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Lawsuit withdrawn from MLB Players Inc. after affiliate accuses Sheetz Inc. and Pittsburgh associates of using pictures and names of six Pittsburgh Pirates players improperly

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – In this Jan. 15, 2018, file photo Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington speaks to the media concerning the trade of outfielder Andrew McCutchen at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The team said Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, that it has fired general manager Huntington, the third high-profile dismissal following a last-place finish in the NL Central. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A lawsuit was withdrawn this week by MLB Players Inc. after the affiliate accused both Sheetz Inc. and the Pittsburgh Pirates’ parent company of misusing pictures and names of their players on social media. On August 14 of last year, MLB Players Inc. filed a complaint stating Pittsburgh Associates and Sheetz unauthorized both the likeness and names of six Pittsburgh Pirates players. The affiliate accused the two organizations on X, Facebook, and Instagram for using the images of Paul Skenes, Oneil Cruz, Andrew McCutchen, Nick Gonzales, Carmen Mlodzinski and Connor Joe improperly.

One environmental group is still concerned about the block of Nippon Steel purchasing U.S. Steel

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – This is a portion of US Steel’s Edgar Thomson Works in Braddock, Pa., on Sunday, Apr., 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

(Reported by Danielle Smith of Keystone News Service)

(Harrisburg, PA) A Pennsylvania environmental justice group is voicing concerns about the blocked sale of U-S Steel to Nippon Steel, citing its effect on the community and jobs if it ultimately goes through. On Monday, Nippon Steel and U-S Steel filed a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration over the decision. Matthew Mehalik, executive director of the Pittsburgh-based nonprofit Breathe Project says Nippon’s bid would not have benefited union workers or the community, as it didn’t include a long-term plan for helping the Mon Valley. He adds Nippon said they would honor all collective bargaining agreements, but the union contract expires in 2026. Mehalik says that Nippon’s investment plan lacks specifics on how it will address the long-term health issues caused by decades of pollution in the community. He points out US Steel has faced over sixty-five million in fines and settlement agreements since 2020 due to Clean Air Act violations, primarily stemming from its Mon Valley facilities.

Suspect still wanted in attempted homicide at Kendrew’s Lounge in Aliquippa

(Photo Courtesy of the City of Aliquippa Police Department Facebook Page)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) An attempted homicide at Kendrew’s Lounge in Aliquippa on Sunday is still under investigation and the suspect is still wanted by police. Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that at 12:32 a.m., thirty-year-old Trecardi Goosby was arrested after shooting his brother, thirty-two-year-old Jerriel Goosby after a verbal altercation. An arrest warrant was issued for Trecardi Goosby. The investigation headed by Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver is still ongoing.

Three Beaver County natives part of the rioters being pardoned by President-elect Trump after January 6th Capitol riot

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. Retired NASCAR driver Tighe Scott, his adult son and two other Pennsylvania men are facing felony charges stemming from confrontations with police during the Jan. 6, 2021, siege on the U.S. Capitol. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington, D.C.) Monday marked four years since the attack on the U.S. Capitol, and over 1,450 people have been arrested and prosecuted by the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice. However, President-elect Donald Trump will pardon these rioters when he gets inaugurated on January 20th. Ninety-five Pennsylvanians are being charged after the invasion of the Capitol. Beaver County natives Russell James Peterson, Nicholas J. Perretta, and Mitchell Paul Vukich all pleaded guilty in 2021 to demonstrations outside the Capitol.

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt reminds Pennsylvania businesses about an annual report to file

(File Photo of the PA Department of State logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from the Pennsylvania Department of State, Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt let business owners in the state know that on Monday, a new annual report went into effect. Businesses that have to complete this report include nonprofit and business corporations, limited partnerships and liability general partnerships. Business trusts, professional associations and limited liability companies also have to participate.

Schmidt states that it takes a fee of $7 to include the business name, jurisdiction, registered office address, principal office address, name of at least one governor, officer names (if any), and Department of State file number. The deadlines are until June 30 for corporations, September 30th for limited liability companies and the rest until December 31st. An email will be sent by the Department of State to remind a business of their deadline.

Schimdt also confirms that the failure to file an annual report will result in the administrative dissolution, termination, or cancellation of the business registration, starting in 2027.

You can visit the PA Department of State’s website for more information or call this phone number 717-787-1057, option 5. The link to the website is below:

Department of State | Department of State | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Senator John Fetterman calls Nippon Steel’s proposed deal with U.S. Steel “a death sentence” after President Joe Biden blocks sale from occurring

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington, D.C.) According to a release from Senator John Fetterman’s office, Fetterman greatly opposed U.S. Steel getting bought by Nippon Steel of Japan. President Joe Biden blocked the sale of almost $15 billion from happening on Friday. Fetterman, who lives down the street from the Braddock U.S. Steel Edgar Thomson plant, confirmed: “The original U.S. Steel-Nippon deal was a death sentence for the Mon Valley Works.” Fetterman also proclaimed that he wants to protect the
workers of the union and their “way of life” so it can prosper. Fetterman did not speak on this issue since December of 2023, when the news initially broke of Nippon Steel trying to buy U.S. Steel.

Closings and Delays for Tuesday January 7, 2025

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The Following is a list of Closings and Delays for local Schools, and or civic groups for Tuesday January 7th, 2025. (The list will be updated as needed)

Ambridge Area School District: 2 hour delay Tuesday morning

Head Start of Beaver County/Ambridge in Beaver: 2 hour delay Tuesday morning

North Catholic High School: 2 hour delay Tuesday morning

Provident Charter School West in Baden: Opening at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday morning

St. Killian Parish School in Cranberry: 2 hour delay Tuesday morning

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Academy in Zelienople: 2 hour delay Tuesday morning

Seneca Valley School District: 2 hour delay Tuesday morning with a modified kindergarten

 

Ronald Triska (Passed on January 4th, 2025)

Ronald Triska, 73, of Rochester Township, passed away on January 4th, 2025. He was deeply loved by many. His sense of humor, his ability to make people laugh at inappropriate times, driving his wife crazy with his antics, his heart to serve, his care and concern for others, opening his home during the holidays to many international students with families abroad over the years, how proud he was of his children and grandchildren are all memories that will be cherished of him.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gay, who loved him dearly, his daughters Morgan and Whitney, his two son-in-laws, Solo and Brian and his four grandchildren Gianna, Francesca, Malik and Aliyah. Ronald loved his cats, his family, fishing, his lunch dates with his best friend, Dr. James Logan, buying his grandchildren way too many treats (and claiming it wasn’t his fault when they got a sugar rush), playing his bass and his many mechanical pencils. Ronald asked that in his passing that this be a time of celebration of the life he lived and all the amazing memories that everyone has shared. He asked that all services would be withheld. His family is very grateful for all of the love that has been shown to them during this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

John “Skip” Norman Cline (1951-2025)

John “Skip” Norman Cline, 73, a lifelong resident of College Hill, Beaver Falls, passed away on January 2nd, 2025, with loved ones at his side.

He was born on March 7th, 1951, a son of the late Sara Corrigan Cline and John Boyd Cline. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Jean Cline, his father-in-law Richard Lucas, his sister-in-law Dawn Sunny and many dear aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Debbie Sunny Cline, his mother-in-law Joni Sunny and many cousins.

John was a 1969 Beaver Falls graduate and attended Berkeley and Marshall Universities. He worked as a crane operator at the B&W and in later years as a cook.

He was known by many as Skip, Skipper, Norman, Stormin and Cliney, no one called him John. He was an avid golfer who loved The Penn State Nittany Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He spent many days several times a year at Cook Forest and was most happy when sitting around a campfire with friends.

Nothing stopped his daily jaunts to Giles Town n Country to play his daily numbers every single day.

John loved the sunshine, being outdoors, growing vegetables and his favorite song was Green Grass and High Tides by the Outlaws. He loved his Chihuahuas, Winky, Chloe and Sassy.

He loved his very best friend Mike Howe, who was always at his side throughout the last 2 1/2 years of tests, treatments and surgeries, his friend Bob Huston was also very supportive and there for John anytime needed. His golf and lunch buddies, Mike, Ed, Ronny and Jimmy. His dear close camping and Uno buddies, Debbie and Roger. His cousin Beverly, who kept him supplied with homemade lady locks, Penn State Ice Cream, meatloaf and mashed potatoes. A thank you goes out to all that made his last days brighter.

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