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Griffin’s homer helps Pirates finish with winning record, beating Detroit 4-2

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Konnor Griffin runs the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

DETROIT (AP) — Konnor Griffin homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates recorded their first winning season in eight years with a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday in the final game for both teams.

Pittsburgh (82-80), which improved by 11 wins over 2025, hadn’t finished with a record over .500 since going 82-79 in 2018.

Detroit, which made the postseason the previous two years, finished 76-86, an 11-win drop from 2025.

Griffin led off the game against River Ryan (0-1) with his sixth homer, and the Pirates doubled the lead in the second on an RBI single by Jake Mangum. Pittsburgh had the bases loaded with one out later in the inning, but Beau Brieske came out of the bullpen to get Griffin to hit into an inning-ending double play.

Pittsburgh increased the lead to 4-0 with a pair of runs in the fourth. Billy Cook’s two-out double brought home Nick Gonzales, and Griffin followed with an RBI single.

Detroit got on the board with two homers off Antwone Kelly in the seventh.

Kevin McGonigle, who had Detroit’s only hit in the first six innings – a fourth-inning single – led off with his 18th home run to make it 4-1. After Riley Greene grounded out, Eduardo Valencia homered for the second straight game.

The Tigers, though, didn’t score again. Mason Montgomery pitched the ninth for his 18th save.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch removed McGonigle in the top of the eighth, allowing him to receive a standing ovation after a season that has made him the favorite for the American League Jackie Robinson Award.

The 21-year-old finished the season hitting .278 with 18 homers, 97 runs and 95 walks, becoming the fourth rookie to finish with 95 runs and 95 walks since 1947. He joins Jim Gilliam (1953), Joe Morgan (1965) and Aaron Judge (2017).

Pirates left fielder Bryan Reynolds started, but came out of the game in the third inning, allowing him to play in all 162 games this season.

The game drew a crowd of 30,165, bringing Detroit’s season total to 2,322,353 – a 3.8% drop from last season.

Beaver man charged in Brighton Township for not complying with Megan’s Law registration requirements

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Brighton Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported yesterday that twenty-seven-year-old Adam Casciato of Beaver was charged on July 10th.

Casciato was found by police at 8:11 p.m. along 3800 Dutch Ridge Road in Brighton Township.

According to police, Casciato was charged because he failed to comply with Megan’s Law registration requirements.

Canonsburg man arrested for driving under the influence of drugs in Aliquippa

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Canonsburg, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported yesterday that thirty-eight-year-old David Conway of Canonsburg was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs in Aliquippa on July 8th.

Conway was stopped by police because he committed a vehicle code violation in the 700 block of Sheffield Avenue at 6:04 p.m.

According to police, Conway was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance.

Charges against him are pending. 

Justin Verlander makes teary farewell to 21-year career as Tigers rally to beat Pirates 4-3

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Genevieve Verlander, left, hugs her dad, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander made a teary farewell, accompanied by his 7-year-old daughter as he left a major league mound for the final time in the Detroit Tigers’ 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

Eduardo Valencia hit a game-ending, two-run homer off Mason Montgomery (6-4) in a three-run ninth that included Kevin McGonigle’s RBI groundout. Valencia became the first Detroit rookie with a walk-off homer while trailing since Lou Whitaker on July 28, 1978, according to Major League Baseball.

Verlander allowed two runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings with one walk and six strikeouts in his 91-pitch outing. The 43-year-old right-hander was making his second start of the year and first since March 30 in a season derailed by a sore hip and hamstring injury.

After Brandon Lowe hit a foul popup starting the sixth, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch walked from the dugout toward the plate and pointed toward the seats. Genevieve Verlander, wearing a Tigers jersey with her dad’s name and number, sprinted to the mound and hugged her father, who reached down to embrace her and started shaking and sobbing.

Verlander finished 266-159 in 557 starts with a 3.33 ERA and 3,560 strikeouts, eighth on the career list.

Pittsburgh took a 2-0 lead on solo homers by Brandon Lowe in the fourth and Nick Gonzales.

Javier Báez hit an RBI double in the sixth, and Bryan Reynolds extended Pittsburgh’s lead to 3-1 with a run-scoring triple in the eighth.

Jacob Waguespack (2-2) pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings.

Pittsburgh (81-80) needs one win for its first winning season since 2018.

The Pirates’ Kirby Yates made his first career start after 517 relief appearances, then said he is retiring. The 39-year-old right-hander allowed two hits over 1 2/3 innings.

Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz left in the third inning. He fell awkwardly while trying to field McGonigle’s bloop single in the first.

Up next

Tigers RHP River Ryan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) and Pirates RHP Jared Jones (5-6, 3.87) start Sunday in the final game before Comerica Park’s name changes to Fifth Third Park for 2027.

REMINDER: Route 18 Frankfort Road Bridge Closure Begins Monday in Potter Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that the closure of the Route 18 Frankfort Road Bridge over Raccoon Creek in Potter Township will begin on Monday, September 28th, weather permitting.

The Route 18 Frankfort Road Bridge will close to traffic between PGT Way and Montgomery Dam Road from 12:01 A.M. on Monday, September 28th through 11:59 P.M. on Friday, October 9th to accommodate roadway tie-ins.

Raccoon Creek Road will also close to traffic at the intersection with Route 18 (Frankfort Road) from 12:01 A.M. on Monday, September 28th through 11:59 P.M. on Friday, October 9th.

Traffic will be detoured, and according to a release from PennDOT District 11, here are the detours for this work:

Posted Detours

To northbound Route 18 (Frankfort Road)

  • Traffic on Route 18 south of the closure will take Shippingport Hill Road
  • Turn right onto the Shippingport Bridge
  • Bear right onto east Route 68 toward Beaver
  • Continue to the I-376 interchange
  • Take the east I-376 ramp toward Pittsburgh
  • Take the Route 18 toward Monaca/Shippingport (Exit 39) exit
  • End detour

To southbound Route 18 (Frankfort Road)

  • Traffic on Route 18 north of the closure will take the west I-376 ramp toward New Castle
  • Take the west Route 68 toward Midland (Exit 38A) exit
  • Continue westbound on Route 68
  • Bear left for south Route 168 toward Shippingport/Hookstown
  • Cross the Shippingport Bridge
  • Turn left onto Shippingport Hill Road
  • Continue to Route 18
  • End detour

Traffic to Raccoon Creek Road from south of the Route 18 (Frankfort Road) closure

  • From Route 18, turn onto Bauer Road
  • Turn left onto Mowry Road
  • Bear right to stay on Mowry Road
  • Continue to Raccoon Creek Road
  • End detour

Traffic to Raccoon Creek Road from north of the Route 18 (Frankfort Road) closure

  • Traffic on Route 18 north of the closure will take the west I-376 ramp toward New Castle
  • Take the west Route 68 toward Midland (Exit 38A) exit
  • Continue westbound on Route 68
  • Bear left for south Route 168 toward Shippingport/Hookstown
  • Cross the Shippingport Bridge
  • Turn left onto Shippingport Hill Road
  • Continue to Route 18
  • Turn left onto Route 18
  • Turn right onto Bauer Road
  • Turn left onto Mowry Road
  • Bear right to stay on Mowry Road
  • Continue to Raccoon Creek Road
  • End detour

Torkelson narrowly misses cycle as Tigers hang on to beat Pirates, 8-7

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Detroit Tigers’ Spencer Torkelson celebrates after his solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

DETROIT (AP) — Spencer Torkelson finished a single short of the cycle, Jackson Jobe allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on Friday night after nearly wasting a six-run lead.

Detroit led 8-2 after seven innings, but RBI singles by Nick Gonzales and Ryan O’Hearn and a three-run homer by Rafael Flores Jr. pulled the Pirates within one run in the eighth.

Torkelson got some help from the Pirates defense – his second-inning triple was a sinking liner to right that evaded a diving Jake Mangum, and his double was a routine fly ball to shallow right-center that fell untouched among three fielders. He hit his 26th homer in the seventh and was on deck when the Tigers made the final out of the eighth.

Pittsburgh (81-79) needs one win for its first winning season since 2018.

Jobe (3-3) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out eight. He returned in August from Tommy John surgery and finished with a 3.91 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 46 innings.

Kenley Jansen pitched the ninth for his 498th save, his 22nd in 28 chances this season.

Bubba Chandler (9-9) gave up six runs, four hits and four walks in 2 2/3 innings.

Dillon Dingler had a two-run single, raising his career-high RBIs total to 91.

The game started 30 minutes late because of lengthy ceremonies honoring Justin Verlander on the eve of his final MLB start.

Up next

Verlander (0-1, 12.27) makes his first start at Comerica Park since Aug. 20, 2017, when he beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1.

State Police Announce Temporary Flight Restriction and Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Planned for Pittsburgh Steelers Home Game

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is letting the public know that enhanced aviation safety and security measures will be in place during the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals that is scheduled for this Sunday in Pittsburgh at 1 P.M. at Acrisure Stadium.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) will be in effect in the vicinity of the stadium located at 100 Art Rooney Avenue as part of the security measures for this event. 

Drones are prohibited from operating within the restricted airspace during the TFR’s effective period, which will become effective at 12 noon and will finish one hour after the end of the game. 

Any unauthorized drone that is detected within the restricted airspace will prompt an immediate response from law enforcement. 

Scores From Across the Valley: 09/25/26

Friday, September 25, 2026:

               Pond-Lehocky Beaver County Radio Broadcast Game 

Avonworth
Beaver

 49
6  Final
                        WPIAL Class 6A Quad County Conference      
Central Catholic
Seneca Valley		 62
0 Final
                        WPIAL Class 2A Mac Conference      
New Brighton
Riverside		 22
33  Final
Beaver Falls
Freedom		 24
13  Final
Mohawk
Neshannock		 6
48  Final
                        WPIAL Class 2A Century Conference      
Quaker Valley
Keystone Oaks		 6
26 Final
                        WPIAL Class 1A Big Seven Conference      
Northgate
Southside		 21
20   Final
Rochester
Shenango		 8
49   Final
Union
Cornell		 22
20   Final (OT)
                                              WPIAL Non-Conference      
Western Beaver
Hopewell		 6
47  Final
Grove City
Ambridge		 42
12  Final
Hampton
Central Valley		 16
14  Final
Moon
West Allegheny		 13
21   Final
Propel Braddock Hills
OLSH At Quaker Valley HS		 51
12  Final
Shaler
Blackhawk		 31
40 Final
Montour
Thomas Jefferson		 34
29 Final
Aliquippa
New Castle  Thursday Night		 21
42  Final

North Sewickley Township police looking for owner of compound bow and bow case found next to a local road

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(North Sewickley Township, PA) According to a Facebook post from the North Sewickley Township Police Department, a compound bow and bow case was found this morning next to the road near the intersection of Brighton Road and Mercer Road.

Police are still looking to find its owner, and if you are the owner or the owner is anoyone that you know, call 724-775-0880.

After you call this phone number, you need to confirm the color, make and model of the bow.

2026 Fall Leaf Collection Schedules in New Brighton Borough, Daugherty Township and Pulaski Township

(File Photo of the Rivertowns of Beaver County, New Brighton Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Brighton Borough, PA) Leaf collection will begin in New Brighton Borough on Monday, October 5th, in Daugherty Township on Monday, October 12th, and in Pulaski Township on Monday, October 19th.

All programs for leaf collection will continue through December 4th, weather permitting.

Borough and Township residents should place their raked leaves along the edge of the street for their collection. Leaves that are bagged or that contain any brush, garbage/rubbish, garden debris, grass clippings, stones or tree branches will not be collected.

According to a release from the City of New Brighton, here are the schedules for the 2026 leaf collections in New Brighton Borough, Daughterty Township and Pluaski Township:

New Brighton Borough

Leaf collection in New Brighton Borough will follow the posted street sweeping schedule.

Daugherty Township

Leaf collection in Daugherty Township will follow the following schedule:

  • Mondays: William Penn Way & Crescent Heights Plan, Rt. 65 (from Valley Avenue to Stuber Road), North Avenue, Franklin Plan, and McGuire Street.
  • Tuesdays: Gulbranson Heights Plan, Daugherty Highlands Plan, and Hillcrest Drive.
  • Wednesdays: Mercer Heights Plan, Klein Plan, Stuber Road, McCreary Plan, Cardinal Drive, Robin Trail, and Rt. 65 (from Stuber Road to Wises Grove Road).
  • Thursdays: Allendale Road, Wallace Drive, Harold Street, Inman Drive, Hogue Drive, and John Street.

Pulaski Township

Leaf collection in Pulaski Township will follow the following schedule:

  • Mondays: New England Hill and Blockhouse Run Road area.
  • Tuesdays: Sunflower Road – North to 36th Street.
  • Wednesdays: West Side of Rochester Road from Sunflower Road to 52nd Street.
  • Thursdays: East Side of Rochester Road from Sunflower Road to 52nd Street.
  • Fridays: Tree branches will be collected that have fallen from storms.  Branches must be tied together into manageable bundles and not contain any other type of lawn debris.

You can call the Daugherty Township Municipal Building at 724-846-5337 to schedule a collection on the state routes that are not listed above.