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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver County, PA) Today is the first day of fall in the year of 2025. Fall of 2025 officially kicks off at 2:19 p.m. Eastern Time today. Daylight Savings Time ends this year on November 2nd, 2025, so that will be the date when you should set your clocks one hour earlier as the days become shorter.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Lawrence County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle report that they will be having a car seat event on Thursday, September 25th, 2025 at Scott Township Volunteer Fire Department in Lawrence County from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. According to police, certified car seat technicians will be on scene to assist with car seat installations and any questions asked during this free event for the public.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Rolls of finished steel are seen at the U.S. Steel Granite City Works facility Thursday, June 28, 2018, in Granite City, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — U.S. Steel reversed course and said Friday that it will continue processing raw steel at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois, nixing a decision that had put the plant on track to stop work in the coming weeks.
U.S. Steel did not explain its reasons for changing course, now barely three months after Nippon Steel sealed a deal with President Donald Trump to buy the iconic American steelmaker by giving the government a say over decisions that affect domestic steel production.
In a brief statement, a U.S. Steel spokesperson said it will continue to supply raw steel slabs to Granite City “indefinitely.”
Initially, it had said ending processing operations at Granite City would allow U.S. Steel to “maintain future flexibility.” On Friday, it said “our goal was to maintain flexibility, and we are pleased to have found a solution to continue slab consumption at Granite City.”
It did not say what that solution was.
The United Steelworkers union — which had opposed the buyout by Nippon Steel — accused U.S. Steel of trying to “wiggle out” of commitments that Nippon Steel made in its deal with the White House.
“But we wouldn’t let it,” the union said in a statement. “We pushed back on USS’s flimsy excuse that it couldn’t supply slabs to Granite City for us to process. We reached out to political leaders to remind them that this was the very situation we foretold.”
It also had planned a rally, it said, “to show management that we don’t go away without a fight – and we never will.”
U.S. Steel responded that it is in full compliance with Nippon Steel’s agreement with the White House.
U.S. Steel had said that, even though it was going to end processing work at Granite City, it wouldn’t lay off any of the roughly 800 workers there or reduce their pay, at least until 2027, when protections expire for Granite City in Nippon Steel’s agreement with the White House.
Granite City Works makes rolls of sheet steel for the construction, container, pipe and automotive industries.
The plant is located in southern Illinois, just outside St. Louis. However, in 2023, U.S. Steel stopped producing raw steel there when it idled the last operating blast furnace at Granite City. It idled the other blast furnace there in 2019.
It has similar processing plants at its Mon Valley Works facilities in Pennsylvania and Gary Works in Indiana.
The pursuit by Nippon Steel for the Pittsburgh-based company was buffeted by national security concerns, dragging out the transaction for more than a year after U.S. Steel shareholders approved it.
In the end, Trump changed his stance on invoking national security grounds to block it after Nippon Steel upped its guarantees of investment into U.S. Steel facilities and added a so-called “golden share” provision that gives the federal government a say in certain decisions.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: People listen as Erika Kirk speaks at a memorial for her late husband conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/John Locher)
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump praised Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” for freedom as he and other prominent conservatives gathered Sunday evening to honor the slain conservative political activist whose work they say they must now advance.
The memorial service for Kirk, whom Trump credits with playing a pivotal role in his 2024 election victory, drew tens of thousands of mourners, including Vice President JD Vance, other senior administration officials and young conservatives shaped by the 31-year-old firebrand.
“He’s a martyr now for America’s freedom,” Trump said in his tribute. “I know I speak for everyone here today when I say that none of us will ever forget Charlie. And neither now will history.”
Speakers highlighted Kirk’s profound faith and his strong belief that young conservatives need to get married, have children and pass on their values to keep building their movement. They also repeatedly told conservative activists, sometimes in forceful tones, that the best way to honor Kirk was doubling down on his mission to move American politics further to the right.
“For Charlie, we will remember that it is better to stand on our feet defending the United States of America and defending the truth than it is to die on our knees,” Vance said. “My friends, for Charlie, we must remember that he is a hero to the United States of America. And he is a martyr for the Christian faith.”
Kirk’s assassination at a Sept. 10 appearance on a Utah college campus has set off a fierce debate about violence, decency and free speech in an era of deep political division.
The shooting has stirred fear among some Americans that Trump is trying to harness outrage over the killing as justification to suppress the voices of his critics and political opponents.
Those close to Kirk prayed and the floors at the home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals shook from the bass of Christian rock bands, as the memorial started with the feel of a megachurch service before veering into something more akin to a political rally.
Longtime worship leader Chris Tomlin opened the service, and was joined later by other big names in contemporary Christian music, including Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham. Near the end, as Trump took the stage, Lee Greenwood sang a live rendition of the president’s campaign walk-on song, “God Bless the U.S.A.”
People began lining up before dawn to secure a spot inside State Farm Stadium west of Phoenix, where Kirk’s Turning Point organization is based. Security was tight and speakers delivered their tributes from behind bullet-proof glass.
The 63,400-seat stadium quickly filled with people dressed in red, white and blue, as organizers suggested.
The mood in the stadium ebbed and flowed throughout a service that stretched more than five hours. Mourners were patient and cordial, even after waiting hours to enter and then an hour or more for food in stadium concession lines.
Kirk’s widow, Erika, in her own address said in the midst of her grief she was finding comfort that her husband left this world without regrets. She said she forgives the man who is charged with killing him.
“My husband, Charlie, he wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life,” said Erika Kirk, who is taking over as Turning Point’s leader. She added, “I forgive him.”
Trump, who closed out the service, remarked that Charlie Kirk “did not hate his opponents” and “wanted the best for them,” an attribute he found hard to understand.
“That’s where I disagreed with Charlie. I hate my opponent, and I don’t want the best for them,” Trump said. “I’m sorry, I am sorry Erika.”
Trump has blamed the “radical left” for Kirk’s death and threatened to go after liberal organizations and donors or others who he feels are maligning or celebrating Kirk’s death.
Dozens of people, from journalists to teachers to late show host Jimmy Kimmel, have faced suspensions or lost their jobs as prominent conservative activists and administration officials target comments about Kirk that they deem offensive or celebratory. The retaliation has in turn ignited a debate over the First Amendment.
Some speakers at the memorial said Kirk was battling evil and referred to a vague “they” as the enemy. Others were blunt.
“You have no idea the dragon you have awakened, you have no idea how determined we will be to save this civilization, to save the West, to save this republic,” said White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.
Kirk was a provocateur who at times made statements that some called racist, misogynistic, anti-immigrant and transphobic. That has drawn backlash from conservatives who view the criticism as cherry-picking a few select moments to insult the legacy of someone they see as an inspirational conservative leader.
A 22-year-old Utah man, Tyler Robinson, has been charged with killing Kirk and faces the death penalty if convicted of the most serious charges. Authorities have not revealed a clear motive in the shooting, but prosecutors say Robinson wrote in a text to his partner following the shooting that he “had enough” of Kirk’s hatred.
Turning Point, the group Kirk founded to mobilize young Christian conservatives, became a multimillion-dollar operation under his leadership with enormous reach.
The crowd was a testament to the influence he accumulated in conservative America with his ability to mobilize young people.
And the service brought together a veritable who’s who of the Republican Party, with numerous current and former lawmakers in the crowd. Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and former top adviser to Trump, was spotted sitting with Trump for part of the service.
Kirk was a MAGA celebrity with a loyal following that turned out to support or argue with him as he traveled the country for the events like the one at Utah Valley University, where he was shot.
Speaker after speaker, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, expressed awe at Kirk’s ability to go into what many conservatives saw as the lion’s den to make the conservative case: college campuses.
“Why don’t you start somewhere easier,” Rubio recalled thinking when he first heard about Kirk years ago. “Like, for example, communist Cuba?”
Julia R. Swink, 92, a longtime Monaca resident, passed away on September 18th, 2025 at the Otterbein Marblehead Senior Center in Marblehead, Ohio.
She was born in Monaca, the youngest of five children. Her parents were Michael and Ernestina Baltic. Her siblings included two brothers and two sisters: the late George and Joseph Baltic and the late Helen Fleischer and Amelia Hutchison.
Julia married Calvin Swink at the First Presbyterian Church of Monaca on November 13th, 1954. They were the parents of two daughters, Patricia (Dr. Frank) Lomagistro of Tallahassee, Fla and Cynthia (Lee) Walker of Marblehead, Ohio. She was the cherished grandmother of Chad Ratkovich (Averi) of Canton, Ohio, Stephanie Ratkovich Moreno (Steve) of Pooler, Ga., Collin Lomagistro (Heather) of Loxahatchee, Fla. and the late Scott Lomagistro and seven great grandchildren.
Julia graduated fourth in her class from Monaca High School in 1951. She was co-editor of the yearbook, the Acanom and much of the artwork of the yearbook and the doors entering the school illustrated her artistic talent.
Following graduation from high school, Julia attended Temple University School of Nursing and graduated in 1954.Coming back to Monaca, she was hired at Rochester General Hospital and worked in the labor and delivery departments. This was an adjustment at Rochester because of the small size compared to the extreme size of Temple University Hospital. While at Rochester Hospital working full time and raising a family, she attended Penn State University at the Beaver Campus in Monaca. She then graduated in 1972 with a B.S. Degree in Nursing. In 1976, she received a M.S. degree in Nursing Education and Administration from the University of Pittsburgh.
With the construction of the Medical Center of Beaver County, Julia moved up the ladder at the new hospital to become Head Nurse, Supervisor, Assistant Director, Director and Associate Vice-President of Nursing covering 491 beds plus the Critical Care Unit. These new responsibilities required her to visit other hospitals throughout the country and to be able to provide the planning committee of the new hospital with information to ensure that the facilities of the new hospital would be state of art.
Julia was a devout member of the First Presbyterian Church of Monaca where she had served as a deacon for a number of years. She was inducted into the Monaca Hall of Fame, was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Naomi Chapter for over 50 years, served on the Board of Directors of the Beaver County Cancer and Heart Association and the Advisory Committee for the Nursing Forum for Nursing Executives. She had also planned and coordinated programs, taught budget planning and orientation classes for the staff and spoke at the National Seminar in Dallas, Texas. for Emergency Department Nurses. In addition to all these things, Julia volunteered at the Villa St. Joseph, reading articles, short stories or poetry to the residents.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory, if desired to the First Presbyterian Church of Monaca, 1301 Indiana Avenue, Monaca, PA, 15061.
Private services will be held at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum, 273 PA-68, Rochester. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Julia, please click here to visit the floral store of Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services.
Frank B. Yankello, 88, of Moon Township, passed away on September 19th, 2025 in his home with his family present. He was born in Ambridge on December 18th, 1936, a son of the late Peter & Mary (Napoleon) Yankello. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Peter Anthony (Tony) Yankello. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Donna J. (Muha) Yankello, five children: Frank M. Yankello (Nancy) of Ohio, Tom P. Yankello (Lee) of Center Township, Joe J. Yankello (Hilarie), Ohio, Paul A. Yankello (Annette) of Center Township, Nicole James (Thomas) of Moon Township, fourteen grandchildren: Christopher Yankello, Jennifer Zitterich, Matthew Yankello, Maiah Yankello, Michaela Yankello, Olivia Yankello, Zachary Yankello, Joshua Yankello, Amanda Yankello, Michael Yankello, Andrew Yankello, Luke James, Elizabeth James, and Jakob James; as well as two great grandchildren, Jameson Zitterich and Anneliese Yankello, three siblings: Josephine Toia, Michael Yankello and Thomas Yankello.
Frank graduated from Saint Veronica’s, class of ‘54 in Ambridge, PA, and he attended the Pittsburgh Technical Institute for electronics. Frank also served in the Navy Reserves for eight years. Frank and his brother, Michael, owned and operated Yankello’s Radio and Television, a long-time staple of Sewickley. He and his brother were both named 2017 Sewickley Citizens of the Year for their contributions to the community. Additionally, he served a term as President of the Sewickley Board of Trade. Frank also had a big love of music and during his 20’s, sang in a quartet as a member of The Four Steps, who won Aliquippa best group of the year. Frank will be remembered for his hard work, kindness, selflessness and always wanting to serve others. Frank will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and other who knew him.
Friends will be received on Monday, September 22nd from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Moon Township, who was in cahrge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 23rd at 10 A.M. in St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1 Parish Place, Coraopolis. Everyone is asked to meet at the church. Committal and entombment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 100 Resurrection Road.
Janice J. Flook, 85, of Economy Borough, passed away peacefully on September 19th, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Aliquippa on December 20th, 1939, the daughter of the late Hilda Pearl Hamilton (Putt). In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Amanda Putt. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, James Flook, Sr., a brother, James Hamilton, four children: Brenda Vronoski (Michael), Jim Flook, Jr. (Joni), Tom Flook (Nancy) and Steve Flook (Karen); as well as nine grandchildren: Justin Flook (Melissa), Matthew Vronoski (Kayla), Amanda Flook (Dave), Eric Vronoski, Josh Flook (Alexis), Nicole Flook (Connor), Garret Flook (Zoe), Mason Flook and Levi Flook; along with seven great-grandchildren: Dave Lundy Jr., Ariana Lundy, Olivia Flook, Cooper Flook, Hazel Vronoski, Nora Vronoski and Theo Flook; as well as her beloved dog, Max.
Janice graduated from Hopewell Area High School in 1958. She then married James Flook on December 11th, 1958. Janice spent most of her life working in the cafeteria at Baden Economy Jr. High School and also assisted kids on the school bus as a Bus Aide for Rhodes Transit. Her favorite times were spent with family, enjoying playing cards, crafts, bingo, yard sales, attending car shows, fishing, cooking, gardening and attending church. Janice was also an avid collector of glass. Above all, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
All are welcome to gather for a visitation on Tuesday, September 23rd, from 4-8 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charger of her arrangements and where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 24th, commencing at 11 A.M. Interment will be private.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Janice J. Flook, please click here to the floral store of the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc.
Jeffrey A. Zdinak, 67, a beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on September 17th, 2025, at Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital following a major cardiac arrest. His passing came just 71 days after the family bid farewell to his dear mother, Alice (Howe) Zdinak. His loss has left his family in shock and sorrow, though they take comfort in knowing he is reunited with the loved ones who went before him.
He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on July 18th, 1958, a son of the late John & Alice (Howe) Zdinak. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephews, John and Joshua Zdinak and his nieces, Daniella Zdinak and Brianna Warren. He is survived by his brothers, Father John E. Zdinak (Cindy) of Olmsted Falls, Ohio and Stephen E. Zdinak (Therese) of Stratton, Ohio. His life was further blessed with many nieces and nephews: Nikol Gammalo (Tony), Sasha Zdinak, Stephanie Dever (Grant), Kimberly Warren (Brian), Natalie Kenny (Geoffrey) and Bethany Shaw (Derrick “DJ”); as well as his great-nieces and nephews: Antonia “Nia” & Sammy Gamalo, Liam & Steven Dever, Alaina “Lainey,” Ethan, & Isaac Warren, Zaydin, Lydia, & Evelyn Kenny and Ellie & Bailey Shaw. Jeffrey was the kind of person who never met a stranger. In a family as large as his, cousins became brothers, nieces and nephews became children, and titles hardly mattered; what mattered most was love. To so many, he was simply “Uncle Jeff,” a constant presence who offered laughter, advice, and a welcoming seat at the table, always with a beverage and a cigarette in hand.
Jeffrey was known as the life of the party, with a raspy laugh and a fearless spirit that could brighten any gathering. Whether helping with a move in the old “Tom’s” truck and horse trailer, stomping grapes to make wine, cooking for parties, crafting with his Cricut, or swapping stories and singing in the “old language” late into the night, Jeffrey had a gift for turning everyday moments into cherished memories. His conversations spanned family history, politics, culture, crafting, and faith. He lived boldly, never afraid to speak his mind or share his heart.
He was a graduate of Midland High School and a longtime employee of Friendship Ridge of Beaver. Jeffrey’s passions reflected his vibrant personality: his faith in God and love for his church, his unwavering Democratic pride (leaving this world fittingly on Constitution Day), his Carpatho-Rusyn heritage expressed through music, and his lifelong devotion to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Most importantly, Jeffrey dedicated his life to his family, especially as the loving caregiver to his late mother, Alice.
Though his sudden passing leaves an empty place at every family gathering, Jeffrey’s spirit will live on in the stories retold, the laughter remembered and the bonds he nurtured. He leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion. He will also be deeply missed by countless friends and extended family who will forever hold him close in memory.
In his honor, the family raises a glass to a brother, uncle, and friend who filled their lives with joy, stories, and countless memories, ones they will carry fondly today and always. Jeffrey will be laid to rest beside his parents at Toronto Union Cemetery, 228 High Haven Drive, Toronto, Ohio.
A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver.
09-20-25 Listings
Fred 724-728-0253
LTB (Looking to buy) A HAM radio Transceiver (transmits & receives) for a reasonable price.
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Charlie Beaver Falls 724-843-2560
1999 1100 Honda Shadow Spirit with only 38,000 miles. Well maintained with current inspection. Custom exhaust and 2 brand new Michelin tires. Saddle bags and 2 Travel bags that sit behind rider are included. Silver & black. Already wired for you to use a battery tender. Excellent condition…runs great. Only $2,500 OR will trade for a Honda Rebel (preferably 500-but call either way!).
BONUS: He’ll throw in a really nice helmet!
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VAL (Beaver) PHONE: 724-513-9390
Blow Mold Santa for table top. About 13” high. Reasonable offer accepted.
Werner 20 foot commercial aluminum extension ladder. Used very few times around the home. Make an offer
60 Music CD’s from the late 80’s to early 90’s. Includes ESPN Jock Jams Vol 1&2 and ESPN Jock Rock Vol 1&2. Holiday music and movie soundtracks. She can send you a photo to see what’s available. PRICE: Negotiable
Over 1,000 Baseball and Football Trading Cards. All kept in albums so they’re in terrific condition. Purchase individually for $1 each or by the album. Barry Bonds, Doug Drabek. You’ll find 2 AUTOGRAPHED John Burkett cards among them (ask about price ) He pitched from 1987 to 2003, with the San Francisco Giants, Florida Marlins, Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox. Reasonable offers accepted.
One of the albums is Topps 40 years of BB Cards. Another is full of 40 Pirates BB Cards.
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Marilyn Beaver 425-444-2321
Brand new SEAT for a pontoon boat. “Wise” is the brand 36” high. 2 beige colors called mushroom. This Premier series seat sells on Amazon for $369. Asking $180.00
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Dave College Hill 724-843-8483
Large metal rooster-lawn decoration. 4’ long and 5’ high. Very colorful. Still in unopened original box. Paid over $200…..Asking only $65.00
35 mm Cameral equipment includes Minolta, Pentax & more. Also, Dark Room equipment. All from the 60’s and 70’s Prices vary — call for details.
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Aliquippa, PA – Pa State Police in Beaver sent out a press release Friday afternoon with the preliminary findings of their investigation involving the death of an 18-year old Aliquippa resident. The release stated the following:
On September 18, 2025, at approximately 6:20 PM, officers from the
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI), and the Beaver County Municipal Police Task Force were
conducting a joint operation in the area of Waugaman Street and Tyler Street, in the
City of Aliquippa, Beaver County.
During the operation, Officers attempted to contact a male later identified as 18-year-old Kendrick Curtis, Jr. Curtis fled from the officers and, while fleeing, discharged a firearm towards them. An officer returned gunfire, subsequently striking Curtis.
Curtis was flown to Allegheny General Hospital where he later succumbed to his
injuries.
No officers were injured in this incident.
The Pennsylvania State Police is investigating this incident and will present its findings
to the Beaver County District Attorney.
There is no threat to the public, and the incident is contained. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.