(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of Senator John Fetterman’s Office)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), in collaboration with U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers, submitted a steel plaque last week on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be included in the America 250 Congressional time capsule.
The inscription, which says: Forged in steel from the birthplace of the United States of America, recognizes the important history of Pennsylvania in the foundation of the greatest country and its countless contributions for 250 years.
The capsule will be opened during the 500th anniversary of the United States of America on July 4th, 2276.
A letter from the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation was submitted by Senator Fetterman in addition to the plaque.
It was signed by U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA), as well as U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5), Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15), and Madeleine Dean (D-PA-4).
The Members of Congess wrote: “When this capsule is opened on our nation’s 500th anniversary on July 4, 2276, we hope the history of Pennsylvania and the legacy of its steelworkers serve as a generational reminder of the birthplace of the United States of America and those who helped build it.”
(Pittsburgh, PA) A 26-year-old woman from Mt. Oliver is facing charges after police said that she threatened a driver with a large knife and demanded that he drive her and her daughter to Pittsburgh International Airport yesterday.
According to Allegheny County police, an officer patrolling the departure curb at Pittsburgh International Airport was approached by a man who said he was a taxi driver.
He told the officer that a passenger in his vehicle had threatened him with a knife.
The victim was able to identify the person to the officer, who confronted them immediately.
The person was later identified as 26-year-old Mya Owens.
Police determined that the victim picked Owens and her daughter up at a hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh. Owens pulled out a large kitchen knife during the drive and then threatened the victim and demanded that he drive her to the airport.
Officers were later able to see video from inside the vehicle which displayed the incident. The knife was also recovered from the backseat of the vehicle of the victim.
Owens faces multiple charges, which include kidnapping, terroristic threats and corruption of minors.
Owens was taken to the Allegheny County Jail pending arraignment.
(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of AAA East Central)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are 25 cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.26 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas went up 13 cents over the past week and is now at $4 per gallon.
Instability that is along the Strait of Hormuz is contributing to the increased prices at the gas pump and is pushing crude oil prices over $80 per barrel.
The national average for a gallon of gas stayed in the range of $4 earlier this year during all of April and May and most of June.
The last time that national average for gas was $4 or above was on June 17th when it was $4.02, and it is five cents more than a month ago and 86 cents more than a year ago.
The report states that the average price that you can expect for a gallon of regular gas here in Beaver County is $4.24.
According to a release from AAA East Central and AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report, here are the average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline this week in various areas:
(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Aliquippa Police Department)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Aliquippa, PA) An arrest warrant has been issued for thirty-one-year-old Nathan A. Hawk after he was accused of stealing approximately eighteen electronic devices from the Boost Mobile store in Aliquippa last week in two separate incidents.
Officers responded to the store on Brodhead Road on Friday and an investigation revealed that Hawk entered the business on Thursday at approximately 6:34 p.m. and then again at 6:40 p.m. and stole approximately 18 electronic devices with an estimated total value of $12,000.
Hawk tried to disguise his appearance during the second break-in because he changed his hat from a Pittsburgh Pirates hat to a Von Dutch hat as well as putting on a face mask.
No employees were inside the business and it was believed that the front door had been left unlocked when these thefts occurred.
Hawk has been known to frequent the area of Aliquippa. Anyone that has information about the whereabouts of Hawk is asked to call the Aliquippa Police Department at 724-378-8000.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: New York Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits a home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 20, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
NEW YORK (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the New York Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
Both benches and bullpens emptied after José Caballero bounced into an inning-ending double play against Pirates reliever Dennis Santana in the eighth. Santana became heated and started yelling at Caballero on the field. The right-hander was restrained by teammates Rafael Flores and Bryan Reynolds before order was restored after a few minutes without any punches or ejections.
On a night when New York squandered an early four-run cushion, Chisholm’s 10th career multihomer game and first since Sept. 2 last year helped the Yankees win for the third time in their last 12 home games.
Chisholm hit a three-run drive for a 4-0 lead in the first inning, two batters after the Pirates committed two errors on one play. Third baseman Nick Gonzales misplayed Paul Goldschmidt’s grounder into a two-base error, and Ben Rice scored when Reynolds bounced his throw from left field.
Chisholm added a two-run shot for a 6-5 lead in the third when he lifted a slider into the first row of the second deck, giving him homers in three straight plate appearances dating to Sunday night. Chisholm leaned over the plate to watch the ball stay fair before completing his home run trot.
The flashy second baseman also hit a tiebreaking homer to left-center in the eighth inning to send New York to a 2-1 win in the nightcap of Sunday’s doubleheader against the Dodgers.
Chisholm connected for his second homer off Ashcraft after rookie Esmerlyn Valdez launched a 431-foot two-run shot off Ryan Weathers into the right-field seats to give Pittsburgh a 5-4 lead in the third. Valdez became the first Pirates player since Kevin Young in 1999 to drive in a run in eight straight games and has 13 homers in his first 33 games.
Caballero followed Chisholm’s second homer with a two-run double in the third after Austin Wells reached on an infield single to load the bases.
Jared Triolo hit a two-run double and Gonzales added an RBI single in Pittsburgh’s three-run second.
Angel Chivilli (1-0) worked 1 1/3 hitless innings for the win and Fernando Cruz got four outs for his second save.
Ashcraft (9-4) permitted a career-high eight runs — seven earned — and nine hits in three innings.
Up next
Pittsburgh RHP Bubba Chandler (3-8, 4.77 ERA) opposes New York RHP Will Warren (7-4, 4.03) on Tuesday night.
CREIGHTON — Pittsburgh Brewing Company invites Parrot Heads, beach lovers, cabana seekers and Iron City drinkers to celebrate summer at “Mango-Rita in Paradise,” a Jimmy Buffett tribute concert and summer party this Saturday.
Set along the Allegheny River, the all-day celebration will transform the Pittsburgh
Brewing grounds into a tropical paradise complete with live music, fresh beach sand, a MANGO-RITA bar, food trucks, giveaways and a tribute to the legendary Jimmy Buffett.
The event runs from 1 to 10 p.m., with gates opening at noon for VIP ticket holders
and 4 p.m. for General Admission guests.
Guests will enjoy two opening acts leading up to a headlining performance by Buffet Beach, one of the region’s premier Buffett tribute bands beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to embrace the tropical spirit by dressing in island attire for a chance to win the Best Dressed Parrot Head Contest.
Todd Zwicker, president of Pittsburgh Brewing, appeared Monday on the Beaver County Radio to talk about the event. Listen to his interview here:
Mango-Rita in Paradise is a summer party Saturday at Pittsburgh Brewing Co.
Throughout the day, Pittsburgh Brewing will host giveaways, including T-
shirts and promotional items. Additional attractions include a mobile cigar bar and other tropical-themed amenities designed to create the ultimate summer escape.
The concert is rain or shine and is a 21-and-over event.
Premium VIP Cabana Experiences
Guests looking for the ultimate tropical experience can reserve one of the event’s limited private cabanas. VIP Cabana ticket holders receive exclusive access beginning at 1 p.m., private lounge space, promotional items and dedicated beverage service from a personal cabana server from 1 to 4 p.m., allowing guests to skip the lines and enjoy the party in style.
VIP guests will enjoy:
● Fresh beach sand brought in specifically for the event
● Mango-Rita Bar
● Live music
● Ice luge
● Beach balls
● Tropical décor
● Exclusive pre-concert beach party atmosphere
VIP Party Tickets are $60 before taxes and fees.
Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs or purchase chairs at the merchandise
tent. General Admission
General Admission gates open at 4 p.m.
● General Admission Tickets – $35 before taxes and fees
Parking passes are available for purchase.
● Parking Pass – $10 per vehicle
Mango-Rita in Paradise is a summer party Saturday at Pittsburgh Brewing Co.
Food Trucks & Sweet Treats
Guests can enjoy a variety of local food vendors throughout the day, including:
● Hot Ash Pizza
● Del Vecchio’s
● Bob’s Subs
● The Corn Cobbler
● Hauss BBQ
● The Burrito Bunch
● Rollin’ Around Gourmet
● The Pierogi Truck
● RD Kettle Corn
CONCERT:
Dafunk 5:30-7:30PM
Buffett Beach 8:00-9:30PM
Mango-Rita in Paradise is a summer party Saturday at Pittsburgh Brewing Co.
Event Information
● Event is rain or shine
● No refunds
● Must be 21 years of age or older to attend
● Chairs are permitted
● Chairs will also be available for purchase at the merchandise tent
● No tents or umbrellas permitted
● Events and activities are subject to change
(Photo From the Republican Committee of Allegheny Facebook Page)
(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Former Congressman Tim Murphy has died at the age of 73.
Murphy, an Upper St. Clair psychologist, served in Congress from 2003 until his resignation in 2017.
A news advisory from the Republican Committee of Allegheny County stated Throughout Murphy’s years of public service, he dedicated himself to representing his constituents and serving our country with conviction and commitment. We are grateful for his contributions and the lasting impact he made on his community and our nation. Before his congressional career, Murphy served in the Pennsylvania Senate from 1996 to 2002 and served in the United States Navy Reserve Medical Service Corps. Upon his retirement from Congress, he became a private practice psychologist and worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
CLEVELAND (AP) — Paul Skenes allowed one run and struck out eight in seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-1 on Sunday.
Skenes (9-8) went at least seven innings for the first time since May 12. The All-Star right-hander gave up seven hits.
After allowing eight runs (seven earned) in four innings in a 10-6 loss at Philadelphia on July 1, Skenes is 3-0 with a 2.46 ERA.
Billy Cook had a career-high three hits and drove in two runs, Esmerlyn Valdez continued his torrid July with a two-run homer in the ninth and Nick Gonzales had two doubles as the Pirates won their fifth straight interleague series. They have gone 11-4 in that span.
Steven Kwan had two hits for Cleveland, which had won its past three series against Pittsburgh.
Cook gave Pittsburgh a 1-0 lead in the second with a base hit to right off Cleveland starter Joey Cantillo (8-5) to drive in Gonzales.
The Pittsburgh center fielder led off the fifth with a triple off the wall in the right-field corner before scoring when Cleveland catcher Austin Hedges had a throwing error on a pickoff attempt at third.
Cook extended the Pirates’ lead to 4-1 in the sixth with an RBI single up the middle to score Jacob Gonzalez.
Valdez’s drive down the left-field line off Will Dion in the ninth made him the sixth Pirates rookie with at least 20 RBIs in a calendar month.
Up next
Pirates: Head to New York for a three-game series against the Yankees. All-Star RHP Braxton Ashcraft (9-3, 3.49 ERA) gets the start on Monday against LHP Ryan Weathers (3-7, 4.15 ERA).
Guardians: RHP Tanner Bibee (3-9, 3.90 ERA) goes on Monday when Cleveland opens a four-game set against Minnesota and RHP Joe Ryan (6-5, 2.85 ERA).
(File Photo: Source for Photo: Cleveland Guardians catcher Patrick Bailey, left, douses Travis Bazzana, right, with a cooler after Bazzana hit a game winning home run in the ninth inning of the second baseball game of a split doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cleveland, Saturday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie All-Star Travis Bazzana hit a two-run homer to center field in the ninth inning for his first career walk-off hit and the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday night to split in a doubleheader.
The Pirates won the first game 7-1.
Patrick Bailey led off the ninth with a single to right, Steven Kwan followed with a double down the left-field line. Bailey tried to score from first but was tagged out at home by Pittsburgh catcher Rafael Flores Jr. after the relay throw by third baseman Nick Gonzales.
Bazzana — the top overall pick in the 2024 amateur draft — then connected on a 1-0 changeup by Dennis Santana (2-5) and drove it 414 feet for his eighth homer of the season and give Cleveland its fourth walk-off win of the season.
Cade Smith (3-1), the Guardians’ seventh pitcher of the night, got the win after retiring the Pirates in order in the ninth. Kwan had three hits.
Pittsburgh jumped out to a 3-0 lead after four innings, which included an improbable RBI double by Esmerlyn Valdez in the third. With one out and a runner on second, Valdez hit a towering fly ball to shallow center. Outfielder Petey Halpin lost the ball in the lights and hazy conditions as Cleveland was still dealing with smoke from wildfires in Canada.
The ball landed in right center and was picked up by right fielder David Fry. Gonzales beat the throw home to make it 2-0. According to Statcast, the ball reached an apex of 204 feet and had a hang time of 7.4 seconds.
Cleveland tied it in the eighth with three runs. Chase DeLauter’s base hit to right drove in Kwan, Brayan Rocchio scored on a wild pitch and DeLauter scored on Kahlil Watson’s single to right.
Up next
NL All-Star Paul Skenes (8-8, 3.57 ERA) goes for Pittsburgh. Cleveland will go with lefty Joey Cantillo (8-4, 3.56 ERA) in the series finale.
(Harrisburg, Pa.) The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is cracking down on people who owe tolls. The Turnpike Commission and State Police conducted a joint toll enforcement initiative in April, resulting in more than 200 traffic stops. Enforcement teams recorded a single day with 23 stops, collecting more than $48,000 in unpaid tolls from those drivers. The initiative also presented the opportunity to collect over $130,000 in additional past-due balances. More than 90% of drivers who were pulled over took action to pay outstanding balances or comply with regulations.
The collaboration was aimed to hold toll evaders accountable and enforce compliance on Pennsylvania roadways, the turnpike commission said.
