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N0.18 Pitt Dominated by Mississippi State om SEC/ACC Challenge

Mississippi State forward Cameron Matthews (4) pulls down an offensive rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — KeShawn Murphy scored a season-high 20 points and Mississippi State led from start to finish in thumping No. 18 Pittsburgh 90-57 in the SEC/ACC Challenge. The Bulldogs opened a 35-point advantage in the second half and were never threatened. Michael Nwoko had his first double-double of the season with a career-high 18 points and 11 rebounds. Josh Hubbard scored 12. Jaland Lowe led Pittsburgh with 19 points and Brandin Cummings added 12 for the Panthers, who shot 31% and were outrebounded 49-27.

Skenes Elected to MLB Players’ Union Leadership

FILE – Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

By DAVID BRANDT and RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writers

PHOENIX (AP) — National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes was elected to the players’ association eight-man executive subcommittee on Wednesday just six months after his big league debut as three players were dropped who had advocated for the ouster of union deputy executive director Bruce Meyer.
Jack Flaherty, Ian Happ and Lucas Giolito were dropped along with Francisco Lindor, Lance McCullers Jr. and Austin Slater.
Flaherty, Giolito and Happ were among the players who in March advocated for the ouster of Meyer, the union’s chief labor negotiator. The effort, led by former union lawyer Harry Marino, proved unsuccessful.
Union head Tony Clark vowed to keep deliberations internal this summer.
Also new to the committee are American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of Detroit, Toronto pitcher Chris Bassitt, San Diego infielder Jake Cronenworth, Tampa Bay pitcher Pete Fairbanks and Baltimore outfielder Cedric Mullins.
Texas infielder Marcus Semien and Cincinnati pitcher Brent Suter remain on the committee, with Semien the only holdover from the 2021-22 lockout.
The eight, all born in the U.S., were elected by representatives of the 30 big league teams, the Major League Baseball Players Association said. The two-year terms run through start of bargaining for a labor contract to replace the five-year deal that expires in December 2026.
The 22-year-old Skenes debuted on May 11 and went 11-3 with a 1.96 ERA. The No. 1 pick in the 2023 amateur draft out of LSU started the All-Star Game about two months after his promotion.
Semien is the longest-serving member, having held a spot since December 2020. Suter was elected in 2022.
Bassitt and Semien are association representatives, Cronenworth and Skenes alternate associations representatives, Fairbanks and Suter pension committee representatives, and Mullins and Skubal alternate pension committee representatives.
Baltimore pitcher Ryan Long, New York Yankees pitcher Adam Stone and Athletics first baseman Danny Bautista Jr. were elected to fill the remaining year of two-year terms leading the representation of players with minor league contracts. They join Chicago Cubs catcher William Simoneit, who was elected to a two-year term in November 2023.
Long and Simoneit are association representatives, and Bautista and Stone alternate association representatives. Bautista’s father, Danny, was a big league outfielder from 1993-2004.
The union is having its annual series of meetings in Scottsdale this week.
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Blum reported from New York.
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Robert Morris falls to Youngstown State

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Led by Juwan Maxey’s 16 points, the Youngstown State Penguins defeated the Robert Morris Colonials 72-58 on Wednesday night. The Penguins are now 4-5 with the victory and the Colonials dropped to 6-4.

Update regarding fire on 16th Street in Beaver Falls

(File Photo of Beaver Falls Fire Department Truck on Street)

(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on December 5th, 2024 at 9:26 A.M.)

(Beaver Falls, PA) A fire occurred in Beaver Falls Thursday morning. According to a report from Beaver County 911, a call came in for a structure fire at a home located at 613 16th Street at 2:30 a.m.  The report also notes that assistance by several fire departments was seen, and a second alarm was called in.  There were no reports of injuries and firefighters were still on scene as of 7 a.m.

Congressman Chris Deluzio represents Western Pennsylvania as Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act is passed by the United States House of Representatives

(File Photo of Roberto Clemente: Source for Photo: File-Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente. The Pittsburgh Pirates will honor Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente when they wear No. 21 against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. The team believes this is an important step into having Clemente’s number retired by Major League Baseball(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review via AP, File)/

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington, D.C.) On Wednesday night, according to a release from United States Congressman Chris Deluzio’s office, the House of Representatives passed the Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act, which displays Pittsburgh Pirate baseball great Roberto Clemente on coins. Clemente was not only a legendary baseball player, but also was a man who tried to bring change as an activist off the field. These coins will be produced by the Department of the Treasury, while the coins being sold will be included with a payment to the Roberto Clemente Foundation. The release also stated that Deluzio was originally one of the cosponsors, along with Western Pennsylvania showing Deluzio as their representative for this bill to be official.

Search continues for woman who possibly fell into a Pennsylvania sinkhole to look for her missing cat

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Rescue workers search through the night in a sinkhole for Elizabeth Pollard, who disappeared while looking for her cat, in Marguerite, Pa., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Unity Township, PA) According to police, the search for a woman that probably fell into a sinkhole in Pennsylvania to look for her missing cat continues. State police have confirmed that Elizabeth Pollard was seen previously close to 5 p.m. on Monday calling out to Pepper, the name of her escaped cat. Early Tuesday morning, one of the members of the family of Pollard contacted state police to validate that she was missing. Pleasant Unity Volunteer Fire Department Chief John Bacha has verified that dogs, cameras, as well as other devices that are electronic are being used to try to find Pollard. Bacha also notes that the mine that is the prime location for the search is broken in several areas and is making those looking for Pollard go past just sending people down to rescue her as they are getting worried about Pollard and her level of oxygen. The Bureau of Mines also gave the search party maps that existed back in the 1940’s that were drawn by hand as well. This is a developing story, and we will have updates as soon as they are available.

New Brighton holding their Christmas Fest

(File Photo of Third Avenue in New Brighton)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Brighton, PA) Beginning on Friday evening and ending this Saturday evening, New Brighton will be holding their Christmas Fest. From 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday night, the seventh year of the Wassail Walk, which is a tour full of hearing carolers sing, along with serving both appetizers and wassail, will occur. The event has tickets worth $20, with children receiving free admission, while the New Brighton Public Library, which is also where the tickets can be bought, will receive the proceeds. The festival continues Saturday with a free look around the main street of New Brighton transforming into a Christmas themed atmosphere from 2 to 8 p.m. There will be several activities for both the adults and the kids. That night will have music, movies for the holiday season, games guests can interact with, vendors selling food, rides on horse-drawn sleighs, a petting zoo, a market with holiday items, a candy cane themed miniature golf course, an auction for wreaths held by the New Brighton Elementary School, a holiday light show with LED lights and drinks themed for the holidays for adults with identification provided. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Third Avenue and its vehicular traffic will be closed along with its side streets for the festivities on Saturday, and Fifth and Second Avenues will be the detour locations while Third Avenue is closed.

AAA East Central gives tips to drive in winter and get vehicles ready for the snowy weather

(File Photo of Snowy Weather on Fifth Street)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release from Jim Garrity, Director of Affairs at AAA East Central, storms in winter, road conditions that are sloppy, and bad weather, are reasons that close to half a million crashes and over 2,000 deaths occur on the road each year. Garrity also provides some tips that you can use to stay safe driving in the snowy weather and to get your vehicle ready for the upcoming winter, and they are:

  • Stay Home. If the weather forecast is precarious and you don’t have to be anywhere, this is the number one way to avoid a crash in the winter. 
  • Leave Early. Running late to work leads to anxiety, which can cloud judgment and possibly lead to risky driving behaviors.
  • Slow down. Accelerate, turn, and brake as gradually and smoothly as possible. This will help maintain control in rough conditions.
  • Don’t tailgate. Normal following distances of three to four seconds on dry pavement should be extended to a minimum of five to six seconds when driving on slippery surfaces. The extra time will provide additional braking room should a sudden stop become necessary. 
  • Never use cruise control on slippery roads. If a vehicle hydroplanes or skids, motorists will lose the ability to regain some traction simply by lifting off the accelerator. If cruise control is active, it will be harder to recover from the loss of traction.
  • If a car begins to skid, continue to steer it in the direction you want it to go.
  • Have the vehicle’s battery tested. This is the number one call that AAA receives in the wintertime. If a battery is more than two years old, it should be tested.
  • Replace worn windshield-wiper blades. The blades should completely clear the glass with each swipe and should be replaced if they leave streaks or miss spots. Consider installing winter wiper blades that wrap the blade frame in a rubber boot to reduce ice and snow buildup.
  • Use the right washer fluid. Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir with a winter washer fluid blend to prevent it from freezing.
  • Inspect tires. Ensure tires have adequate tread depth – at least 4/32” – as worn tires can affect a motorist’s ability to stop in slick conditions. An easy way to check for wear is by inserting a quarter into the tread groove. If the top of Washington’s head is exposed, the tread depth is less than 4/32″ and it’s time to replace tires. Also, check if the vehicle has a spare tire and keep it properly inflated. In harsh winter climates, snow tires may be a wise investment.
  • Carry an emergency kit equipped for winter weather. The kit should include sand or cat litter, a small shovel, flashlight, an ice scraper or snow brush, booster cables, a blanket, gloves or mittens and flares or reflective triangles.

 

 

Snow Watch: Cancelations and Delays 12/05/24

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The following school districts have either delayed or canceled for today: 12/05/24 (We will continue to update the list throughout the morning)

Blackhawk Area School District: 2 hour delay Thursday Morning

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Preschool in Moon Township: Opens at 8:30 A.M. Thursday Morning on their Delay Schedule

Moon Area School District: 2 hour delay Thursday Morning
North Catholic High School: 2 hour delay Thursday Morning
Seneca Valley School District: Thursday Morning: 2 Hour Delay, Modified Kindergarten
St. James in Sewickley: Thursday Morning: 2 Hour Transportation Delay For Private, Parochial, and Charter.

St. Killian’s Parish School in Cranberry: 2 Hour Delay Thursday Morning

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Academy in Zelienople: 2 Hour Delay Thursday Morning

Snow watch is sponsored by Munroe Auto Body, the Lisa Lathom Team at EXP Realty, the Cornerstone of Beaver County, and Beaver County Radio.

Betty Jayne Kirkland (1942-2024)

Betty Jayne Kirkland, 82, of Beaver Falls, passed away on December 1st, 2024. She was born in Beaver Falls on June 9th, 1942, to the late James A. Morlan Sr. and Jennie A. (Gatewood) Morlan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman L. Kirkland Sr., son, Sherman L. Kirkland Jr., and brothers James A. Morlan Jr. and Robert F. Morlan. She is survived by their three children, Teena L. Robinson of Columbia, South Carolina, Gerald L. Kirkland (Leanna) of Beaver Falls, and Lonette D. Allen (Todd) of Dover, Pennsylvania, their five grandchildren: Lonette D. Robinson, Cierra S. Kirkland, Bryce J. Allen, Aliyah N. Robinson, and Kayden M. Kirkland; her seven siblings, Sandra Atkins (Robert), Karen Collier, Deborah Morlan, Ruth E. Rouse (Bobby), and David Morlan (Del), along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends whom she also loved dearly, including special friends Katherine Tyson and Nita Underwood.

Betty married Sherman L. Kirkland Sr. on August 8th, 1960. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She graduated from Beaver Falls Senior High School, class of 1960, and attended the Art Institute in Pittsburgh. Betty held many job positions throughout the city of Beaver Falls. What she was most known for and felt the most accomplished in her position as a Gold Liner at Mayer China downtown Beaver Falls on 2nd Avenue. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Beaver Falls, where she accepted Christ in 1975. She became an active member by becoming a Sunday school teacher, attended Hardy Bible school, and participated in the following committees: Permanent Records Committee and Decorating Committee.

Everyone that knew Betty, knew how much she loved to create art. She was a master craftsman and was known for impacting the lives of many children through her work. She volunteered her time assisting children with creating beautiful artwork throughout the community for many years. She was a proficient seamstress, artist, painter, baker, quilter, knitter, and also was good with ceramics. The patience, love, and passion that she had for creating art touched many people and was passed on to all of her own children in various ways.

Betty’s sweet, loving, and caring presence will truly be missed. She has touched so many people with her big, contagious smile that we miss already. The simplest of pleasures in life brought great joy to Betty’s heart. Betty was truly a special gift from God to all whom she encountered. Her favorite color was yellow and she was a direct representation of joy, creativity, and happiness just like the color, especially when doing anything crafty. When you think of Betty, celebrate all of the wonderful, timeless memories God allowed those to share with her over the years.

Betty’s Favorite Scripture was Psalm 91:1: “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: My God; in him will I trust.”

Friends will be received Saturday, December 7th from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the service at 11 A.M. at the Second Baptist Church, 2322 10th Avenue, Beaver Falls. Rev. Bernard E. Tench will officiate.

Professional services were entrusted to CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC., 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.