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Anthony “Chay” Pantaleo (Passed on September 22nd, 2025)

Anthony “Chay” Pantaleo, 58, of Monaca, passed away on September 22nd, 2025, because of a car accident. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. He was born in Aliquippa and was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Eleanor Marie Pantaleo, his nephews, Anthony “ Munchie” Pantaleo and Nicolas “Peanut” Pantaleo and his brother-in-law, Dennis Kilburn. Family was the cornerstone of Anthony’s life. He is survived by his beloved wife, Shannon (Kilburn) Pantaleo, his daughter, Kirstin Pantaleo, and his stepson, Brandon Peace. His pets, Toffee, Dipstick and Victoria, also held a special place in his heart. He was also a loving brother to Thereasa, Loraine, Annamarie (James) Fairman, Vincent ‘Jimmy’ (Joyce), and John Pantaleo, who also survive him. He was a great uncle loved by his many nieces and nephews and a caring son-in-law to Barbara Kilburn, who also survive him. His departure from this world leaves a void that can never be filled, yet his spirit and legacy will forever be celebrated. He grew up in the close-knit community of Aliquippa and carried the town’s values of hard work and camaraderie throughout his life. Anthony was a graduate of Aliquippa High School and he went on to obtain his CDL license. His entrepreneurial spirit shone brightly as he co-owned A.P. Painting with his long-time friend Billy Spooner, where his sharp wit and intelligence made him a mentor and friend to many. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Pittsburgh sports teams and his love for classic cars was evident, with his 1967 Impala SS being his pride and joy. Known as the “soup master,” he also had a knack for classic video games and a penchant for shopping and taking long drives with his buddy, Harvey. His interests were as diverse as his personality. He enjoyed his breakfast routines at Yianni’s, grabbing Mac donuts before school and indulging in late-night snacks at Applebee’s. His daughter Kirstin always sought his advice, especially on fashion. His playful assurance that he was “just 20 minutes away,” became a fondly-teased quirk among friends and family. His generosity knew no bounds. Whether feeding the ducks with day-old Nickles bread, sharing the beauty of the fall leaves, or providing a sweet treat for every occasion, he made sure nobody ever left his home hungry or without leftovers. His “just because” surprises showed how deeply he cared, always ensuring that those in his company felt loved and taken care of. His humor, often laced with sarcasm, was a sign of affection, and if he joked with you, it was because you were loved. As a child, unable to pronounce his own name, he called himself ‘An Chay’, a moniker that stuck. He had a connection for everything and a solution for every problem, always ready to extend a helping hand. His life was a testament to love, laughter, and loyalty. His legacy, like his humor, will forever shine brighter than any rainy day, leaving us with cherished memories and lessons learned. He was a funny and intelligent man.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, September 28th from 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a blessing service will be held on Monday, September 29th at 10 A.M., with Father Gilbert from Mary, Queen of Saints Parish officiating. Interment will follow in Mt Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 2186 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa. A luncheon will immediately follow at St. John the Baptist Church Hall, 1409 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monaca.

Please wear Pittsburgh Steelers attire on Sunday.

To leave an online condolence, view his video tribute, add photos or get directions, please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.

Fellow officers recall courage, devotion of 3 Pennsylvania detectives killed in ambush

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Officers salute during a procession for slain Northern York County Regional Police detectives Cody Michael Becker, Mark Edward Baker and Isaiah Emenheiser, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Red Lion, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

RED LION, Pa. (AP) — Three Pennsylvania detectives shot to death last week while attempting to arrest a stalking suspect were remembered at their funeral Thursday as exemplary officers and devoted family men.

The service for Northern York County Regional Police detectives Cody Michael Becker, Mark Edward Baker and Isaiah Emenheiser was held more than a week after they were ambushed by a man who had been inside the home of a woman he was accused of stalking.

“They were gentle, they were kind,” Northern Regional Chief David L. Lash recalled in a eulogy. “They confronted some of the most evil human behaviors imaginable. And not only did they face those challenges, they did so while holding fast to faith, compassion and uncompromising honor.”

Hundreds of police officers were on hand to mourn them at Living Word Community Church in Red Lion in southeastern Pennsylvania after a motorcade brought their flag-draped caskets from a funeral home.

Lash called the three “the best of us. Their sacrifice is a solemn reminder of the cost of service but also the courage required to stand in the face of darkness.”

Autopsy results released this week indicated that all three officers died of multiple gunshot wounds.

A prosecutor said the stalking suspect, 24-year-old Matthew James Ruth, fired on the officers as they opened the door to the woman’s home. Two other officers were seriously wounded. York County District Attorney Tim Barker said he believes Ruth, who died in an exchange of gunfire, had planned to ambush the woman he was accused of stalking.

Becker, 39, a resident of Spring Grove, had been a star multisport athlete in high school. Baker, 53, who lived in Dover, was a computer forensics investigation specialist. Emenheiser, 43, of York, was called a perfectionist with dreams of opening a gym.

Becker served as sergeant of detectives and had been on the Northern Regional force for 16 years. His obituary recounted how in 2010 he climbed to the second story of a burning building to catch children who were escaping through a window. He is survived by a wife and two children. A second service, a public funeral for Becker, will be held Sunday at Spring Grove Area High School in Spring Grove.

“Cody, I looked up to you,” said Northern Regional Cpl. Steven Lebo during Thursday’s service, calling Becker his best friend. “I envied you, I wanted nothing more than to retire together when our time at Northern Regional was complete.”

Baker, a U.S. Army veteran, spent three years with the Philadelphia Police Department before he joined Northern Regional in 2004, first as a patrol officer and then in computer forensics. He had been a detective for 15 years. He was an Eagle Scout and an adult Scouting leader. Survivors include a wife and four children; a fifth child predeceased him.

His daughter, Rebecca Lynn Baker, called him courageous, fearless, kind and compassionate, a devoted father who once showed up in pajamas when she ran out of gasoline late at night coming home from a beach trip.

“As important and prominent as his career was, his love for his family could not be touched,” she said, adding that he “took great pride in helping wherever and whenever he could.”

Emenheiser was a York College criminal justice graduate and served in the U.S. Secret Service before being hired by Northern Regional. He made 104 DUI arrests in 2010 and was named officer of the year, among other professional honors over two decades with the department.

In 2005, Emenheiser broke a window in a burning mobile home in Thomasville and carried a man to safety. Emenheiser’s interests included fitness, home renovations and coaching youth soccer. His surviving family includes a wife and two children.

Northern Regional Sgt. Andrew Miller told mourners how Emenheiser made a point to help mentor him while Miller was an intern. He got to know Emenheiser even better while when they worked overnight shifts together.

“To see someone come to work every day and perform to the best of their abilities, year after year after year, is truly amazing,” Miller recalled.

Loretta Mae Malack (1943-2025)

Loretta Mae Malack, 82, of South Beaver Township and Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully on September 17th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, following a valiant battle with cancer.

She was born in California on May 25th, 1943, the daughter of the late Hersel and Carolina (Hertzler) Keister. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Joseph Malack and her brother, Carl Keister. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Joyce (Robert Jr.) Strickler, her loving granddaughter, Brienne (Josh) Krut, three cherished great grandchildren: Celeste, Davina, and Killian, her brothers, Robert (Sereta) Keister, Harold (Linda Ierace) Keister and Dale (Bob Salvadori) Keister, a special “birthday-twin” niece, Tara, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Loretta spent her life selflessly, being there in times of need for her family. Her legacy was most importantly known as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Her granddaughter and great-grandchildren were her greatest joy, and she cherished every precious moment she spent with them. Loretta loved traveling with her husband, family and friends. She would never miss an opportunity to enjoy a night out with family and friends at the casino.

Loretta’s wishes for cremation will be honored and a private memorial gathering will be held for family.

Memorial contributions in Loretta’s honor may be directed to the American Cancer Society, donate.cancer.org.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to provide care and guidance to Loretta’s family during this most difficult time and was in charge of her arrangements.

Man who opened fire on ICE facility in Dallas, Texas hoped attack would give agents “real terror,” FBI says

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FBI agents investigate the crime scene near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

DALLAS (AP) — The gunman who opened fire on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, killing a detainee and critically wounding two others, left behind a note saying that he hoped the attack would “give ICE agents real terror,” the FBI director said Thursday.

The post by Kash Patel on the social platform X offered the first hint of a motive behind the shooting on Wednesday that targeted the ICE building, including a van in a gated entryway. The detainees were in the van. No ICE personnel were wounded.

The assailant, who authorities said fired indiscriminately from a nearby rooftop, was involved in a “high degree of pre-attack planning,” Patel said, and agents have seized electronic devices, handwritten notes and other evidence from a Dallas-area home.

“One of the handwritten notes recovered read, ‘Hopefully this will give ICE agents real terror, to think, is there a sniper with AP rounds on that roof?’” Patel wrote, quoting an apparent abbreviation for armor-piercing bullets.

The gunman had also downloaded a document titled “Dallas County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management” containing a list of Homeland Security facilities, Patel said.

Hours before the shooting, the assailant conducted multiple internet searches for ballistics information and video of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah university campus this month, Patel said. Last month, the man searched for apps that tracked the presence of ICE agents, he added.

Joshua Jahn, 29, was identified as the shooter by a law enforcement official who could not publicly disclose details of the investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

On Wednesday, Patel posted a photo on social media showing a bullet found at the scene with “ANTI-ICE” written on it. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ordered more security at ICE facilities across the U.S., according to a post by the DHS on X.

The attack was the latest high-profile targeted killing in the U.S. It happened two weeks after Kirk was killed by a shooter on the roof of a building at Utah Valley University and as heightened immigration enforcement has prompted a backlash against ICE agents and fear in immigrant communities.

The American Immigration Lawyers Association called the shootings “a stark reminder that behind every immigration case number is a human being deserving of dignity, safety and respect.”

“Whether they are individuals navigating the immigration process, public servants carrying out their duties, or professionals working within the system, all deserve to be free from violence and fear,” the group said in a statement.

FBI says attack was ‘act of targeted violence’

Authorities have given few details about the shooting and did not publicly release the names of the victims. The FBI said it was investigating the shooting as “an act of targeted violence.”

The gunman used a bolt-action rifle, according to a law enforcement official who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.

Edwin Cardona, an immigrant from Venezuela, said he was entering the ICE building with his son for an appointment around 6:20 a.m. when he heard gunshots. An agent took people who were inside to a more secure area and said there was an active shooter.

“I was afraid for my family, because my family was outside. I felt terrible, because I thought something could happen to them,” Cardona said, adding that they were later reunited.

The ICE facility is along Interstate 35 East, just southwest of Dallas Love Field, a large airport serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, and blocks from hotels.

Who was the gunman?

Hours after the shooting, FBI agents gathered at a home in suburban Fairview, outside Dallas, that public records link to Jahn.

The house sits on a tree-lined cul-de-sac in a neighborhood dotted with one- and two-story brick homes. The street was blocked by a police vehicle, and officials wearing FBI jackets could be seen in the front yard.

A spokesperson for Collin College in nearby McKinney, said via email that a Joshua Jahn studied there “at various times” between 2013 and 2018.

In late 2017, Jahn drove cross-country to work a minimum-wage job harvesting marijuana for several months, said Ryan Sanderson, owner of a legal cannabis farm in Washington state.

“He’s a young kid, a thousand miles from home, didn’t really seem to have any direction, living out of his car at such a young age,” Sanderson told the AP.

Calls for an end to political violence

Shortly after the shooting and before officials said at least one victim was a detainee, Vice President JD Vance posted on X that “the obsessive attack on law enforcement, particularly ICE, must stop.”

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, who represents Texas, continued in that direction, calling for an end to political violence.

The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, an advocacy group, said the shootings are “a heartbreaking reminder of the violence and fear that too often touch the lives of migrants and the communities where they live.”

Noem says ICE agents have been targeted

Noem noted a recent uptick in targeting of ICE agents.

On July 4, attackers in black, military-style clothing opened fire outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, southwest of Dallas, federal prosecutors said. One police officer was wounded. At least 11 people have been charged in connection with the attack.

Days later, a man with an assault rifle fired dozens of rounds at federal agents leaving a Border Patrol facility in McAllen. The man, identified as Ryan Louis Mosqueda, injured a responding police officer before authorities shot and killed him.

In suburban Chicago, federal authorities erected a fence around an immigration processing center after tensions flared with protesters. President Donald Trump’s administration has stepped up immigration enforcement in the Chicago area, resulting in hundreds of arrests.

Dozens of immigration field offices across the country house administrative employees and are used for people summoned for check-in appointments and to process people arrested before they are transferred to long-term detention centers. They are not designed to hold people in custody.

Security varies by location, with some in federal buildings and others mixed with private businesses, said John Torres, a former acting director of the agency and former head of what is now called its enforcement and removals division.

Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC allegations it duped customers into enrolling in Prime

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – An Amazon Prime driver makes a delivery outside an apartment building in Pittsburgh, March 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon has reached a historic $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which said the online retail giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime memberships and made it difficult for them to cancel after doing so.

The Seattle company will pay $1 billion in civil penalties — the largest fine in the agency’s history — and $1.5 billion will be paid back to consumers who were unintentionally enrolled in Prime, or were deterred from canceling their subscriptions, the agency said Thursday.

The surprise settlement comes just days after the trial began in U.S. District Court in Seattle this week. At the heart of the case is the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act, a 2010 law designed to ensure that people know what they’re being charged for online.

FTC officials said Amazon had its back against the wall and the consumer refund amount exceeded even the agency’s expert projections.

“I think it just took a few days for them to see that they were going to lose. And they came to us and they paid out,” said Chris Mufarrige, director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, on the settlement negotiations.

Amazon, however, said it was confident it would win case but that it chose to resolve it quickly instead of going through potentially years of trial and appeals. The company admitted no wrongdoing in the case, which was first filed two years ago.

“Amazon and our executives have always followed the law and this settlement allows us to move forward and focus on innovating for customers,” said spokesman Mark Blafkin in a statement. “We work incredibly hard to make it clear and simple for customers to both sign up or cancel their Prime membership, and to offer substantial value for our many millions of loyal Prime members around the world.”

Certain Prime customers who are eligible for automatic refunds of up to $51 include those who may have signed up for a membership via the company’s “Single Page Checkout,” among other links, between June 23, 2019, to June 23, 2025. Those customers will be reimbursed within 90 days of the settlement order.

Amazon is also on the hook to set up a claims process for more than 30 million customers who may have been affected by the other issues at the heart of the FTC case, including its cancellation process.

Amazon Prime provides subscribers with perks that include faster shipping, video streaming and discounts at Whole Foods for a fee of $139 annually, or $14.99 a month.

It’s a key and growing part of Amazon’s business, with more than 200 million members. In its latest financial report, the company reported in July that it booked more than $12 billion in net revenue for subscription services, a 12% increase from the same period last year. That figure includes annual and monthly fees associated with Prime memberships, as well as other subscription services such as its music and e-books platforms.

The FTC said Amazon deliberately made it difficult for customers to purchase an item without also subscribing to Prime. In some cases, consumers were presented with a button to complete their transactions — which did not clearly state it would also enroll them in Prime, the agency said.

Getting out of a subscription was often too complicated, and Amazon leadership slowed or rejected changes that would have made canceling easier, according to an FTC complaint.

Internally, Amazon called the process “Iliad,” a reference to the ancient Greek poem about the lengthy siege of Troy during the Trojan war. The process requires the customer to affirm on three pages their desire to cancel membership.

The FTC began looking into Amazon’s Prime subscription practices in 2021 during the first Trump administration, but the lawsuit was filed in 2023 under former FTC Chair Lina Khan, an antitrust expert who had been appointed by Biden.

The agency filed the case months before it submitted an antitrust lawsuit against the retail and technology company, accusing it of having monopolistic control over online markets.

As part of the settlement terms, Amazon is prohibited from misrepresenting the terms of the subscriptions. It must fully disclose the costs to be incurred and obtain the customer’s express consent for the charge. For example, it must have a clear option for customers to accept or decline a Prime subscription being offered during a purchase, avoiding potentially confusing language such as: “No thanks, I don’t want free shipping.”

Automatic renewals for memberships must be clearly marked and the company is also required to use a cancellation process, which “must not be difficult, costly, confusing or time consuming,” according to the settlement.

Amazon said the settlement doesn’t require it to make any additional changes — only to maintain its current sign-up and cancellation process that it had put in place in recent years.

Vikings and Steelers will clash in Dublin for first NFL regular-season game in Ireland

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

(AP) The Minnesota Vikings and the Pittsburgh Steelers will play the NFL’s first regular-season game in Ireland when the two teams meet at Croke Park in Dublin. The Steelers have deep ties to Ireland. The Rooney family, which has owned the club since its inception more than 90 years ago, traces its roots to Newry in Northern Ireland. Both teams come in with 2-1 records. Minnesota blew out Cincinnati last week thanks to an opportunistic defense and solid play by backup quarterback Carson Wentz. Pittsburgh held off New England last week but knows it needs to play better going forward.

Minnesota (2-1) vs. Pittsburgh (2-1) in Dublin, Ireland

Sunday 9:30 a.m. EDT, NFL Network

BetMGM NFL Odds: Vikings by 2 1/2

Against the spread: Vikings 2-1; Steelers 1-2

Series record: Patriots lead 19-16

Last meeting: Patriots beat Steelers 21-18 in Pittsburgh on Dec. 7, 2023.

Last week: Vikings beat Cincinnati 48-10 at home; Steelers beat New England 21-14 in Foxborough, Mass.

Vikings offense: overall (28), rush (13), pass (30), scoring (6).

Vikings defense: overall (6), rush (22), pass (3), scoring (9).

Steelers offense: overall (30), rush (31), pass (24), scoring (12).

Steelers defense: overall (28), rush (26), pass (26), scoring (22).

Turnover differential: Vikings plus-2; Steelers plus-5.

Vikings player to watch

CB Isaiah Rodgers. The first player in Vikings history with two defensive touchdowns in a game, Rodgers led the romp over the Bengals by scoring on an 87-yard interception return and a 66-yard fumble return in the first half. He added two forced fumbles and two pass breakups.

Steelers player to watch

DT Cam Heyward. The 15-year veteran raised eyebrows by staging a “hold in” during training camp in hopes of getting a raise. Whatever rust — and ill-will — he might have had to brush off is now long gone. Heyward had one of the best games of his stellar career against the Patriots, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble and deflecting a pass that ended up in the hands of teammate Brandon Echols in the end zone to cut short a New England drive.

Key matchup

Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey vs. Minnesota WR Justin Jefferson. With Pittsburgh’s new-look secondary expected to return to full strength for the first time since Week 1, Ramsey — who has been working in various roles, including safety — can return to his main job of matching up with the opponent’s top receiver. This week, that means taking on Jefferson, whose numbers have been modest (by his standards) through three games. That could change with fellow wideout Jordan Addison back following a three-game suspension, meaning Jefferson might see a little less double coverage and a lot of Ramsey.

Key injuries

Vikings: DT Javon Hargrave (chest/ribs) and OLB Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) were held out of practice on Wednesday, with the hope of ramping them up as the week unfolds. … QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is out again, with Carson Wentz filling in. Center Ryan Kelly (concussion) is on track to return after missing the previous game, but rookie left guard Donovan Jackson (wrist) is out. Two starters remain on short-term IR with hamstring strains: LB Blake Cashman and RB Aaron Jones.

Steelers: Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith (ankle) will miss his second straight game. Safety DeShon Elliott (knee) could be back after getting injured in the season opener three weeks ago. Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (hamstring) could also return after sitting out the past two games.

Series notes

Pittsburgh leads the series 10-9, but the Vikings have won two of the past three meetings, including a 34-27 victory in 2013 in a game played in London. That was the second neutral site meeting between the two clubs. The first was 50 years ago in New Orleans when the Steelers won the first of their six Super Bowl titles by stopping Fran Tarkenton and the Purple People Eaters in a 16-6 victory. … Because the 2013 game in London and this one in Dublin were scheduled as home games for the Steelers, the Vikings will play a 23-season span with just one visit to Pittsburgh if the NFL scheduling formula remains the same. Their most recent road win against the Steelers was in 1995.

Stats and stuff

This is the first NFL regular-season game played in Ireland. Pittsburgh previously faced Chicago in a preseason game in Dublin in 1997. … The Steelers have deep ties to the Emerald Isle. The Rooney family emigrated to the United States from Newry, County Down. The late Dan Rooney, a longtime Steelers executive and Pro Football Hall of Famer, served as U.S. ambassador to Ireland from 2009 to 2012. … This is Pittsburgh’s eighth international game (including preseason). The Steelers are 3-4 all time when playing outside the United States. … Pittsburgh is looking for a second straight 3-1 start. … Minnesota is 4-0 in regular-season international games, all in London. … Wentz was 14 for 20 for 173 yards, two touchdowns, no turnovers and a 129.8 passer rating in his Vikings debut last week. … RB Jordan Mason had 116 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries last week, the first Vikings rusher with 100-plus yards and two-plus scores in a game since Dalvin Cook on Dec. 9, 2021, against the Steelers. … Vikings OLB Andrew Van Ginkel had his fourth multi-sack game last week in 19 games with the team. … The Vikings defense has seven forced fumbles, including one in each of the past two games by LB Eric Wilson. … Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers will make his 31st start against Minnesota, whom he saw at least twice a season while playing in Green Bay. Rodgers is 17-12-1 when facing the Vikings. Rodgers has passed for 59 touchdowns against Minnesota, his second-highest total against an opponent, trailing only Chicago (64). … Rodgers needs 16 completions to pass former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger for sixth on the NFL’s completion list. Rodgers is at 5,425, with Roethlisberger just ahead at 5,440. … Pittsburgh has won two of its first three despite being outgained in every game. A leaky but opportunistic defense produced five takeaways last week against New England, including two in the end zone to win for the first time in Foxborough, Mass., since 2008. … Steelers LB TJ Watt ended a streak of seven straight games without a sack when he got to New England’s Drake Maye twice last week. Watt will play in his 125th regular-season game on Sunday. Watt’s 110 sacks through 124 games are third most all time. … Pittsburgh will be on a bye next week. The Steelers have won seven of their past eight pre-bye games. … Pittsburgh’s offense has struggled to move the ball at times but has taken advantage when in close. The Steelers have scored touchdowns on seven of their eight trips inside the opponent’s 20 (87.5%), the second-best touchdown rate in the league. … Pittsburgh’s offensive line, which allowed nine sacks through two games, didn’t let New England get to Rodgers once last week. … Steelers RB Jaylen Warren is starting to take control of the starting job. Warren has 54 touches through three games and had a career-best 18 carries last week against the Patriots.

Fantasy tip

Vikings K Will Reichard has made a 50-plus-yard field goal in each of his past seven regular-season games, the longest active streak in the NFL and the longest run in team history. He’s 6 for 6 on field goals and 7 for 7 on extra points this season. In four career outdoor games, the second-year player has not missed a kick: 5 for 5 on field goals and 12 for 12 on extra points.

U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel approve a plan of investment to make improvements to the U.S. Steel Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock, Pennsylvania, one being a new slag recycler there

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – United States Steel’s Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock, Pa. is shown on Feb. 26, 2019. U.S. Steel, the Pittsburgh steel producer that played a key role in the nation’s industrialization, is being acquired by Nippon Steel in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $14.1 billion. The transaction is worth about $14.9 billion when including the assumption of debt. Nippon, which will pay $55 per share for U.S. Steel, said Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 that the deal will bolster its manufacturing and technology capabilities. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Braddock, PA) Investment plans got approved this week by the board of U.S. Steel to improve U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock, Pennsylvania with approval also coming from U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel. An about $100 million project will be in the works as a permit will be submitted for a new slag recycler at the Braddock plant. The Allegheny County Health Department will have to approve the recycler, and if it is approved, an engineering plan will be finalized, with construction expected to start in 2026.

The Cornerstone of Beaver County is hosting its second annual World Homeless Day gathering in front of the Beaver County Courthouse in Beaver on October 10th, 2025

(Credit for Photo: Erin Ninehouser, Rustbelt Mayberry (2024))

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver Falls, PA) The Cornerstone of Beaver County in Beaver Falls will host its second annual World Homeless Day gathering on Friday, October 10th, 2025 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in front of the Beaver County Courthouse in Beaver. The Cornerstone of Beaver County is located in Beaver Falls and is a nonprofit organization that shows its dedication to both ending and preventing homelessness in Beaver County. This event will have inspirational stories, insights and updates about homeless solutions and homelessness being shared by the Beaver County Commissioners, Beaver County Continuum of Care, the Cornerstone of Beaver County, partner agencies and other community leaders. World Homeless Day is a platform that serves to advocate for improved solutions, funding and policies to end and prevent homelessness. World Homeless Day also tries to make more awareness about the needs and realities of those who are experiencing homelessness currently and promote work in communities that are local to prevent death and alleviate suffering. According to a release from the Cornerstone of Beaver County, here is some additional information about this event:

Program and Speakers:

Opening Remarks and TCBC Update

Marie Timpano, The Cornerstone of Beaver County

Beaver County Homelessness and Homeless Systems Update

Dina Ciabatoni, Beaver County Continuum of Care

Additional Comments

Beaver County Commissioners

Stories of Hope

Francie Booterbaugh, The Cornerstone of Beaver County

Closing Remarks

Marie Timpano

Additional speakers and participants to be announced. 

  • TCBC’s hosting of this event aligns with its work as a nonprofit organization to provide and coordinate emergency shelter, housing and utility assistance, basic needs, and resources.

About TCBC’s work and community impact:

  • Since 2016, TCBC has provided housing and hope for individuals and families in Beaver County experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
  • In the 2024-2025 fiscal year alone, TCBC served 989 individuals across 499 households experiencing homelessness or housing-related crises, and provided 788 bus tickets and 166 gift cards to help clients with transportation and basic needs.
  • Additionally, through its 24-hour Men’s Emergency Shelter, opened in June of 2023, TCBC provided 378 unhoused men with safe shelter, basic needs, permanent housing assistance, employment assistance, and other supports to help build pathways to stability.
  • To learn more about TCBC programs and services to prevent and end homelessness, and to view their “Bringing Hope Home” video podcast series highlighting the challenges of homelessness and homeless systems, visit CornerstoneBeaver.org.
  • Those interested in staying connected with TCBC are invited to sign up for email updates at CornerstoneBeaver.org and follow TCBC on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @cornerstonebeaver.
  • Anyone experiencing homelessness or housing-related crisis in Beaver County can visit CornerstoneBeaver.org or call 724-846-6400 any time, day or night for assistance.

PUC Issues Management Efficiency Investigation Report for FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company

(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from the Pennsylvania Public Utilty Commission (PUC), the PUC today released a report on a Management Efficiency Investigation (MEI) of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), which provides electric distribution service to customers across large portions of Central and Western Pennsylvania. A 5-0 vote was taken by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to let the MEI report be public, along with an implentation plan submitted by the FE PA going through a publication. Implementing 15 of the 27 original recommendations made as part of a 2022 PUC Management and Operations Audit, along with a review of the company’s compliance with PUC regulations regarding physical security, cybersecurity, emergency response, and business continuity plans with this most recent investigation focuses on FE PA’s progress of those things. FE PA effectively or substantially implemented seven of the recommendations reviewed and has acted on the remaining eight items, which is what PUC auditors found. According to that same release from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, here is some more information about this report and more about the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission:

Notable improvements highlighted in the report include:

  • Realizing approximately $174 million in operating and maintenance expense savings through FirstEnergy’s FE Forward and FE Forward Refresh initiatives, with about $41 million of those savings allocated to FE PA.
  • Cooperating with investigations and meeting settlement agreement obligations while enhancing the company’s ethics and compliance culture.
  • Implementing new internal controls over financial reporting, resulting in unmodified audit opinions throughout the review period.
  • Establishing a new process for engaging with third-party collections agencies to improve collections performance.

Areas identified for further improvement include:

  • Maintaining focus on compliance with ongoing settlement agreements.
  • Enhancing transparency in base rate filings by disclosing cost increases linked to prior executive misconduct.
  • Strengthening corporate governance through timely review and updating of affiliated interest agreements.
  • Improving electric reliability by addressing the top outage causes with remedial programs and best practices.
  • Developing workforce planning models to better manage overtime and storm response, with potential savings of approximately $4.3 million annually.
  • Expanding penetration testing of Pennsylvania facilities to strengthen cybersecurity defenses.
  • Addressing persistent inventory turnover challenges at distribution centers, with potential carrying cost savings between $147,000 and $1.1 million annually.
  • Implementing enhanced safety training and performance targets to reduce accidents, potentially saving up to $575,000 annually.
  • In total, the MEI resulted in 12 follow-up recommendations related to prior audit findings and three new recommendations for improvement. According to the company’s implementation plan, FE PA has committed to address these items, with many targeted for completion within the next year.

About Management Audits and Management Efficiency Investigations

 

  • State law requires the PUC to conduct periodic Management and Operations Audits of major jurisdictional utilities, reviewing a wide range of management practices, organizational structures, operations, and financial management.
  • Management Efficiency Investigations are follow-up studies designed to determine the extent to which a utility has effectively implemented recommendations from previous audits.

About the PUC

  • The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities; ensures safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protects the public interest; educates consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; furthers economic development; and fosters new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner.
  • Visit the PUC’s website at puc.pa.gov for recent news releases and video of select proceedings. You can also follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Search for the “Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission” or “PA PUC” on your favorite social media channel for updates on utility issues and other helpful consumer information.

PennDOT, Safety Partners Demonstrate Seat Belt Safety During National Child Passenger Safety Week

(File Photo of the PennDOT logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release from PennDOT District 11, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Allegheny County Police Department, the PA Traffic Injury Prevention Project (PA TIPP) and the Bellevue Fire Department held a media event recently in Pittsburgh to demonstrate proper methods to buckle small children and infants in a vehicle during National Child Passenger Safety Week which runs through Saturday, September 27th, 2025. The purpose of Child Passenger Safety Week is to emphasize people needing to buckle seatbelts, booster seats or the right car seat on children each time that those children travel. Every vehicle occupant is more likely to be survivors of a crash when the right restraint is correctly secured on them. This event showed safety partners demonstrating the way that is proper to buckle a child, a toddler and an infant in a vehicle, while making sure these children are in a car seat that is properly fitted and a booster seat respectively. According to PA TIPP, from 2020-2024, 82% of the children under age 4 who were involved in crashes and restrained in a child seat sustained no injury. In 2024, the Pennsylvania seat belt use rate was nearly 88%. For every one percent increase in seat belt usage, eight to twelve lives can be saved, which is shown by national statistics. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), using the correct and properly installed car seat reduces the chance of fatal injury by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers. Adults should make sure that children and everyone buckle their seatbelts for each trip, especially children. Anybody younger than eighteen years old must buckle their seatbelt as a requirement because of the law in Pennsylvania, no matter what seat someone is in in each vehicle. A rear-facing car seat needs to be what children under the age of two must be secured in vehicles in Pennsylvania, and an approved child safety seat is what children under the age of four must be restrained in vehicles in Pennsylvania. Children need to ride in a booster seat until they are the age of eight in Pennsylvania. Child Passenger Safety Technicians are also available throughout the year to help amek sure that seats are suitable and properly installed. You can also visit the PA TIPP website by clicking here to find a car seat check event in your area. Visit www.PennDOT.pa.gov/safety for more information on Child Passenger Safety.