NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Delay hit a two-run double in a six-run seventh inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Mets 7-4 on Tuesday night.

Pittsburgh stranded 10 runners through six innings before sending 10 batters to the plate against a trio of pitchers in the seventh. Pittsburgh scored its first three runs via a bases-loaded walk, a bases-loaded hit batter and a bases-loaded passed ball before Delay split the right-centerfield gap off rookie right-hander Grant Hartwig.

“Get him up and then find something out over the plate I could hit in the air,” Delay said. “Really just trying to get that run in. The situational hitting approach. Luckily, it found a gap.”

One out later, Bryan Reynolds hit a run-scoring triple.

“I think one of the things, when you leave guys on base like that, you work through pitchers and we did a good job of that,” Pirates manager Derek Shelton said. “We missed some opportunities early, but we did a nice job staying patient.”

Colin Selby (1-0), making his fourth big league appearance, entered a 1-1 game in the sixth and got the win despite allowing back-to-back homers — a two-run pinch-hit shot by DJ Stewart followed by Jonathan Arauz’s second homer in as many games.

Selby, a 16th-round pick in the 2018 amateur draft from Division III Randolph Macon College, made 116 appearances in the minors before being recalled by the Pirates on Aug. 8.

“Came in a big situation — I know the second inning didn’t go the way he wanted it to, but came in in probably the biggest situation against one of the better hitters in the National League and did a good job,” Shelton said. “So I’m really happy for him. It’s nice to get that checked off.”

David Bednar tossed a scoreless ninth for his 25th save in 28 chances.

Liover Peguero homered in the second for the Pirates, who went 3 for 13 with runners in scoring position and left a season-high 13 on base.

The homer was the fifth in 22 big league games for Peguero, who had 13 homers in 76 games between Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis before being promoted to the majors on July 17.

“All I’m trying to do right now is swing at the pitches that are good for me to hit,” Peguero said.

New York pitchers walked 10, their most since 2020. The Mets have lost 12 of 17 since starting their selloff late last month.

“I’m surprised that they didn’t score more runs (with) that many people out there,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said.

Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo tied his career high of 17 homers with a leadoff drive in the first.

Jose Butto (0-2) allowed three runs, two hits and three walks in 2 2/3 innings.

Bailey Falter gave up one run and struck out five in 5 1/3 innings for the Pirates. He is 0-7 in 10 starts and one relief appearance this year.

Mets starter David Peterson allowed one run and walked a career-high six in 3 2/3 innings.

AMBRIDGE – Beaver County students will see more fresh produce during the school day thanks to new grant funding of more than $105,900 from the state Department of Education, state Rep. Rob Matzie, D-Beaver, announced today.

Matzie said four grants awarded under the federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program will allow the Aliquippa, Ambridge Area and Rochester Area school districts to supplement regular school meals with appetizing, healthy options.

“Having fresh produce available for kids during the school day encourages them to choose healthy snacks over starchy, sugary junk food and helps them stay alert, energized, and ready to learn,” Matzie said. “It directly impacts their classroom performance, and it also helps them form healthy eating patterns early in life. Securing this new funding is going to allow our school districts to keep those healthy options going for kids.”

The funding includes:

• $38,808 to the Aliquippa Elementary School in the Aliquippa School District.
• $25,128 to Rochester Elementary School in the Rochester Area School District.
• $22,824 to Highland Elementary School in the Ambridge Area School District.
• $19,152 to State Street Elementary School in the Ambridge Area School District.

Under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, selected schools are reimbursed for the cost of making free fresh fruits and vegetables available to students during the school day, separate from the lunch or breakfast meal, in one or more areas of the school. The goals are to introduce children to new, wider varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables and to increase overall acceptance and consumption of fresh, unprocessed produce. The program also promotes nutrition education.

To be eligible, schools must participate in the National School Lunch Program. The FFVP prioritizes schools with the highest percentage of children eligible for free and reduced-price meals in order to give children from low-income families more opportunities to consume fresh produce on a regular basis.

(Sandy Giordano/Beaver County Radio)

District Attorney David Lozier has named Sheldon Jeter Jr. as a person of interest in the ongoing investigation in the 2018 murder of Rachael DelTondo.

DelTondo was shot to death in her parent’s driveway on Mother’s Day night of that year, and according to the original report, Jeter had been stalking her up until the night of her murder. Jeter is already serving a life sentence in prison following his June 2021 conviction for the May 2020 murder of Tyric Pugh.

Lozier also announced on Tuesday that an award is being posted seeking information in the DelTondo murder case. He added that investigators will be unsealing a search warrant within the next month or so.

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio News Director. Published August 15, 2023 7:33 P.M.

(Beaver Falls, PA) The suspect of a bank robbery in Beaver Falls was taken into custody at 6:15 PM. Tuesday. Chief Johnson of the Beaver Falls Police Department tells Beaver County Radio that the suspect, Derrick Grant of Pittsburgh, was located fleeing from a woodline along 6th Avenue on College Hill. He was subsequently arrested and taken into custody. No injuries were reported and Chief Johnson said everything went smoothly. Grant is accused of entering the Beaver Valley Federal Credit Union Tuesday with a bat and proceeded to attempt to rob the bank. Johnson did not want to comment on the amount of money Grant took at this time. Beaver County District Attorney David Lozier considered the situation an “attempted robbery”. Sources tell Beaver County Radio that a small amount of money had been taken before the suspect fled.
Initial coverage of  the search: https://beavercountyradio.com/news/active-search-in-beaver-falls-for-alleged-bank-robber/

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio News Director. Published August 15, 2023 3:14 P.M., UPDATED 3:45 P.M.
UPDATE: THE SUSPECT HAS BEEN ARRESTED, READ MORE HERE: https://beavercountyradio.com/news/beaver-falls-bank-robbery-suspect-arrested/

(Beaver Falls, PA) Beaver County District Attorney David Lozier told Beaver County Radio an attempted bank robbery took place in Beaver Falls at Beaver Valley Federal Credit Union Tuesday. The suspect managed to obtain a small of amount of money before leaving the bank. A search for the suspect, who has been identified as Derrick Grant, is ongoing and Grant is being considered dangerous. An emergency response team is stationed in the city and appear to be going over search areas which seem to be focused on a wooded area in Beaver Falls around 37th Street. Sources tell Beaver County Radio that the suspect used a bat during the robbery, in which he used to break plexiglass and make his way behind the bank counter. Helicopters, an ATV, and armored vehicles are present in the area. A local resident told Beaver County Radio, “this is crazy, they aren’t playing.” Beaver County Radio was the only media on scene as of 4pm Tuesday afternoon. The search for the suspect was still underway as of 6:45pm. Check back for more updates in this developing story.

An investigator walks through the debris from a home explosion which occurred the day before in Plum, Pa., Aug. 13, 2023. Authorities say the owners of the home were having issues with their hot water tank. But the cause of the blast that killed five people — including two municipal officials — remains under investigation. The explosion in Plum destroyed three structures and damaged at least a dozen others. (Lucy Schaly/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP, file)

PLUM, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say the owners of a home that exploded in western Pennsylvania were having issues with their hot water tank but the cause of the blast remains under investigation. Five people died including two municipal officials. The explosion last weekend in Plum destroyed three structures and damaged at least a dozen others. It occurred Saturday morning at a home owned by the town’s community development director and her husband. Plum’s mayor says the woman and another town official were killed. Three other people including a 12-year-old boy who lived in the neighborhood also died. The community development director’s husband suffered severe burns over most of his body and remained hospitalized Tuesday in critical condition.

Kennywood and Idlewild are holding fall hiring events this month gearing up for both parks’ popular Halloween events set to begin in September. Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest comes out of the shadows for six weekends of spooky and scary fun beginning Friday, September 22. Idlewild’s, kid-friendly Halloween event, HALLOWBOO, will run Saturdays and Sundays, beginning September 23.

Idlewild’s Fall Hiring Event – Thursday, August 17 from 4 – 6 p.m.

Kennywood’s Fall Hiring Event – Monday, August 28 from 5 – 8 p.m.

At Kennywood, park leaders are looking to fill more than 250 positions to bring the fall fun and frights to the extreme with bigger scares and even more Halloween fun during Kennywood’s 125^th season.

Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest will be bigger and better than ever before in 2023. Come for family-friendly fun and your favorite coasters and rides during the day and stay for the extreme screams when the sun goes down, with upgraded haunted houses and scare zones.

To prepare for the return of HALLOWBOO, the park is currently filling more than 50 positions in Food & Beverage and Operations. With flexible hours and growth opportunities, Idlewild offers unique positions for everyone including those looking to make additional money ahead of the holiday season, teens looking for a weekend job, and more.

HALLOWBOO features trick-or-treating through Story Book Forest, costumed characters, themed rides and attractions, a haunted train ride, kid’s mazes and more. This season, there will be a variety of spooktacular live entertainment including meet and greets with Cinderella, Daniel Tiger and even a ghoulish interactive dance party at the Hillside Theater.

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio News Director. Published August 15, 2023 10:58 A.M.  

(New Brighton, PA) The New Brighton Area School Board met Monday night for a special voting meeting and committee meeting prior to the start of the new school year. An executive session regarding matters of personnel took place prior to the meetings. The district voted to hire Hali Monac as a secretary for the district. The hiring of 4 teachers; Alyssa Hunsinger, Alexa Kriebel, Connor Perry, and Richard Walton, was also approved.  Steve Campos and Jakob Turley resigned as Varsity Assistant Football Coaches, and will be replaced by Joseph Tabay and Mike Ritteman. The resignations of two instructional assistants were also approved.

During the committee meeting, the board discussed numerous items to be voted on at the next voting session later this month. One item discussed was an activity fund account for the competitive spirit team. The account will track and manage money raised and spent by the team outside of the General Fund budget. Also discussed was a contract with Lexadan Consulting to provide training to the IT department following the departure of Eric Guthrie, at a cost not to exceed $3,000. Multiple items of personnel were also discussed for the 2023-2024 school year.

(AUGUST 15, 2023) Local McDonald’s restaurants across the tri-state area are looking to hire hundreds of part- and full-time restaurant employees this fall. Job seekers are encouraged to apply to a local McDonald’s restaurant today.

People make all the difference at a McDonald’s restaurant. They are at the heart of every McDonald’s restaurant– providing delicious, feel-good moments that bring out the best in people. And to bring out the best in them, people who work at McDonald’s restaurants have access to a host of benefits to meet them wherever they are in life. From flexible schedules and career advancement opportunities to employee meals and tuition assistance, a job at a McDonald’s restaurant can work for everyone.

“As local business owners, it is important for us to invest in the communities where we live and serve,” said Joe Nyanko, McDonald’s Owner/Operator and president of the local McDonald’s franchisee consortium. “We’re proud to promote a culture of care in our restaurants and provide meaningful employment and high school and college education programs to our crew and managers that can open the door to a brighter future.”

 

Through Archways to Opportunity, McDonald’s signature education and career advising program, crew and managers at participating restaurants can earn a high school diploma, take English as a Second Language classes, get tuition assistance and receive free guidance from advisors. McDonald’s also has partnerships with Colorado Technical University (CTU) and Western Governors University (WGU) as well as local community colleges, that allow restaurant employees to earn an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at little to no cost. So far this year, McDonald’s local Owner/Operators have given out more than $337,000 in tuition assistance at participating restaurants.

Flexible scheduling makes it easier for restaurant workers to manage and build a schedule that works for them. Employees at participating locations can go online to view their schedule, update availability, request time away and post shifts for replacement or swapping.

Job seekers can visit jobs.mchire.com to learn more and apply to a restaurant near them, or text ‘apply’ to 38000 to start an application via text.

CARNEGIE, PA — Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) released the following statement on the solemn two-year anniversary of Marc Fogel’s unjust detention in Russia. Mr. Fogel is a resident of Oakmont, PA and a constituent of Rep. Deluzio’s in Western Pennsylvania.

 

“My constituent Marc Fogel turned 62 recently, on July 28th. He’s a sports fanatic, especially a Pirates, Penguins, Steelers, and Pitt fan. He loves reading, World Cup Soccer, and Steely Dan.

 

“While he should be spending time with his loved ones in Western Pennsylvania celebrating, he is instead detained in a maximum-security forced labor camp in Russia.

 

“An international teacher for much of his life, and someone driven by service, Marc Fogel was detained in Moscow for possession of a small amount of medical marijuana, for which he had a medical prescription for chronic pain.

 

“That was on August 14^th, two years ago today. And it’s been a long two years since.

 

“Those years have been extremely tough for Marc and his family, and they are concerned that harsh conditions he’s living in right now could threaten his health.

 

“It is long past time to bring Marc home.

 

“In Congress, I’ve introduced a bill and a resolution, and I am working with Democrats and Republicans alike to share Marc’s story and to push the State Department to prioritize securing Fogel’s release, along with others Russia has wrongfully detained.

 

“On this dark day that marks two years of his Russian detention, I hope we can turn a corner and make progress in bringing home this beloved teacher, husband, son, and brother.

 

“No matter what, I will keep fighting to bring attention to Mr. Fogel’s case and to build the public and political support to bring him home.”