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Robert Morris wins Northeast opener over FDU!!

Robert Morris wins Northeast opener over FDU
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Charles Bain and Matty McConnell scored 15 points each to lead four Colonials in double figures and Robert Morris defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 69-62 in a Northeast Conference opener on Thursday night.
Yannis Mendy and Malik Petteway added 13 points apiece for the Colonials (6-8), who have won two straight after losing five in a row.
RMU came in with the conference’s leading scoring defense at 69.4 a game and held the Knights (5-8), who lost their third straight, well under their 73.5 average. The Colonials also held a big advantage at the free-throw line, making 16 of 24 to 7 of 11 for the Knights.
Petteway put Robert Morris up for good at 43-42 on a 3-point play with 15:50 left and his dunk made it an 11-point edge with 8:26 remaining. The Knights rallied to within 62-60 with two minutes left but McConnell hit a long 2-pointer, Josh Williams sank three free throws and Charles Bain added two at line while FDU missed a pair of 3-pointers and committed three turnovers.
Mike Holloway Jr. scored 18 points and Jahlil Jenkins 17 for FDU.

Cranberry Twp. Woman received food stamps while running $1M business

State: Woman got food stamps while running $1M business
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh-area woman faces criminal charges for allegedly receiving $200,000 in public assistance while operating a business that was paid $1 million from the state Department of Human Services.
Kimberly Coleman, of Cranberry Township, faces three counts of welfare fraud. Each carries a maximum seven-year prison sentence.
The Office of Inspector General says Coleman and her husband leased a property for $8,900 per month during the same time period.
She also allegedly submitted falsified pay stubs to make it look as though her husband worked at a pizza restaurant, in order to continue receiving benefits.
Authorities say Coleman received about $195,000 in fraudulent benefits between 2014 and 2018.
A state spokesman didn’t have information on whether Coleman had an attorney. Two phone numbers listed for her were out of service.

Pitt revamps offense, fires coordinator Shawn Watson !!!

Pitt revamps offense, fires coordinator Shawn Watson
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh has fired offensive coordinator Shawn Watson and wide receivers coach Kevin Sherman in an effort to overhaul its beleaguered offense.
Coach Pat Narduzzi made the announcement on Friday.
The Panthers went 7-7 this season and won the ACC Coastal Division for the first time but had trouble generating offensive against quality opponents, particularly through the air. Pitt finished 97th in the country in total offense, 93rd in scoring offense and 120th in passing offense.
Sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett struggled at times in his first full season as starter. Pickett completed 58 percent of his passes for 1,969 yards with 12 touchdowns and six interceptions. Rafael Araujo-Lopes led the Panthers with 37 receptions. No Panther had more than 557 yards receiving.
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Steelers Fire Outside Linebackers Coach Joey Porter!!!!

Steelers part ways with linebackers coach Joey Porter
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have parted ways with outside linebackers coach Joey Porter.
The team announced Friday that Porter’s contract would not be renewed. The move is the first of what could be several coaching adjustments by the Steelers after Pittsburgh failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2013.
The 41-year-old Porter, who spent 13 seasons in the NFL before going into coaching, joined the Steelers as a defensive assistant in 2014 and was promoted to outside linebackers coach in 2015. His tenure with the team was marred by an incident in January 2017 when he was arrested following an altercation with a bouncer at a bar. Most of the charges against Porter were later dropped.
Coach Mike Tomlin called the decision to fire Porter “difficult.”
Play by Pittsburgh’s outside linebackers was uneven during Porter’s tenure. Though T.J. Watt finished with a career-best and team-high 13 sacks, the development of 2015 first-round pick Bud Dupree has been slow. Longtime Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison also became problematic in his final season with Pittsburgh in 2017, eventually getting released due in part to insubordination.
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County Commissioner Sandie Egley Vows To Vote Against Outsourcing

It may be another year until Beaver County hires an in-house financial administrator. Next week, the commissioners will consider extending a contract with Susquehanna Accounting and Consulting in Harrisburg, who would agree to bill the county no more than 120-thousand-dollars. At least one commissioner, Sandie Egley, says she plans to vote against the outsourcing again. Egley tells the Beaver County Times she wants a financial administrator who works in their office, not Harrisburg.

As Promised, Conor Lamb Doesn’t Vote For Nancy Pelosi For House Speaker

Congressman Conor Lamb said he wouldn’t vote for Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House, and the Democratic Pennsylvania congressman stuck to his word Thursday. When Lamb’s name was called, he voted for Congresman Joe Kennedy III, D-Mass., which led to some laughter in the chamber. Lamb and a handful of other lawmakers voted for alternative candidates. Still, Pelosi was elected to lead the new Congress. Congressman Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is now the minority leader. Lamb, of Mt. Lebanon, was elected to his first full term by defeating Republican Keith Rothfus in the November election in Pennsylvania’s new 17th Congressional District.

One Person Injured In Green Township Crash

One person was taken to the hospital following a crash in Greene Township this morning. The crash happened shortly after 5:30 a.m. along Route 30 in Greene Township. A medical helicopter was brought in to transport the injured person to the hospital. The cause of the crash has not been determined.

Milder Temps Expected This Weekend

WEATHER FORECAST FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 4TH, 2018

 

TODAY – CLOUDY THIS MORNING WITH PEEKS OF
SUNSHINE THIS AFTERNOON. HIGH – 46.

TONIGHT – RAIN. LOW – 36.

SATURDAY – CHANCE OF A MORNING SHOWER…GIVING
WAY TO MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES FOR THE
AFTERNOON. HIGH – 47.

SUNDAY – SOME MORNING CLOUDS…FOLLOWED BY
AFTERNOON SUNSHINE. HIGH NEAR 40.

Aliquippa’s Ty Law named NFL Hall of Fame Finalist!!!

Aliquippa native Ty Law has been named as an NFL Hall of Fame Finalist. Also of local interest former Pittsburgh Steelers Alan Faneca made the cut. They will be joined by  First-time eligibles Tony Gonzalez, Ed Reed and Champ Bailey . Others on the list include Steve Atwater, Tony Boselli, Isaac Bruce, Don Coryell, Tom Flores,  Steve Hutchinson, Edgerrin James, John Lynch, Kevin Mawae (mah-WY’) and Richard Seymour.
Also being considered for induction are senior committee nominee former safety Johnny Robinson , ex-Cowboys GM Gil Brandt and Broncos owner Pat Bowlen.
A maximum of eight new members can be elected, five from the modern-era group.
Law was a standout athlete at Aliquippa high school. His performance earned him a scholarship to the University of Michigan where he stared from 1992-1994. Law entered the NFL draft in 1995 and was drafted 23rd overall by the New England Patriots. Law’s NFL Career lasted for 15 seasons. He played for the Patriots, the Jets twice, the Chiefs, and the Broncos. Law win three Super Bowl titles with the Patriots  And is a member of the Pats Hall of Fame.

Beaver Valley Choral Society Rehearsals-looking for you!

The first rehearsal for the 2019 Lenten Season for the Beaver Valley Choral society will be held Monday, January 7th at 7PM at the New Brighton United Methodist Church (right across from the New Brighton Post Office). This is a NON-AUDITION Choir for anyone high school age & above who can sing tunefully or orchestra member who can play efficiently.
If you love to sing/play, want to make some new friends and long to be part of something thrilling, then come check out the Beaver Valley Choral society on Monday, January 7th at the New Brighton United Methodist Church at 7PM.