(Sandy Giordano/Beaver County Radio)
Firefighters were called to what would become a fatal fire in Ohioville. The call to 9-1-1 came in just after 5 PM, claiming that there was an entrapment at the facility that caught fire.
A man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released, nor has any additional information.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — It made no difference to Josh Allen what day or time the Buffalo Bills faced the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The AFC wild-card playoff game could’ve been played Sunday as scheduled, in the midst of a lake-effect storm that dumped more than 2 feet of snow on the region, and the Bills were going be to ready.
They proved that on Monday, when Allen threw three touchdown passes and scored on a franchise playoff-record 52-yard touchdown run as Buffalo beat Pittsburgh 31-17 in a game that was postponed by 27 1/2 hours.
“People keep saying that’s what we wanted. We had no call in that,” Allen said about the postponement. “We would have played yesterday, would have played Saturday would have played Friday, it wouldn’t have mattered. We would have come out here and played when we were told to play.”
The game turned into a celebration of the elements. Snow blanketed a majority of the seats inside Highmark Stadium when the gates opened and was put to good use by fans, who tossed handfuls into the air like confetti to celebrate.
“We put on a show in the snow,” left tackle Dion Dawkins said. “We’re here. We got one more week.”
The second-seeded Bills (12-6), who closed the regular season with five straight wins, advance to host Patrick Mahomes and the No. 3 seed Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round on Sunday night. Buffalo and its fans have longed for a home playoff game against the Chiefs after their 2020 and ’21 seasons ended with playoff losses at Kansas City.
“We’re a step behind already,” Allen said, noting the Chiefs will have two more days of rest after beating Miami on Saturday. “It’s going to take a team effort. We know the type of team that they are, obviously the type of quarterback that they have in Pat over there.”
Buffalo led 21-0 before Pittsburgh scored on three straight possessions to get within 24-17. Allen then sealed the win, throwing a 17-yard touchdown pass to Khalil Shakir with 6:27 remaining. Shakir caught the pass at the 10 over the middle, slipped Minkah Fitzpatrick’s tackle attempt with a spin move, and outraced the rest of the Steelers defenders into the end zone.
“Dude hit me and I was able to just stay up and make a play from there,” Shakir said. “But that comes down to (Allen) getting the ball, putting it right on the money and giving me an opportunity to make a play.”
Allen finished 21 of 30 for 203 yards and ran for 74 yards on eight carries, becoming the first quarterback in NFL playoff history to throw three or more TD passes while rushing for 70 or more yards and a score. He didn’t have a turnover for just the fourth time this season.
Mason Rudolph threw two touchdown passes with an interception in his first playoff start for the Steelers (10-8), but Pittsburgh was too inconsistent on either side of the ball to keep up with Allen and the Bills. The Steelers lost their fifth straight playoff game; the franchise’s most recent postseason victory was exactly seven years ago.
Missed tackles, two turnovers that led to 14 points for Buffalo and the Bills’ ability to bottle up the Steelers’ running attack contributed to the loss.
“I’m appreciative of the efforts. But it’s not mystical. We didn’t do what was required to win tonight,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. “Can’t come into an environment like this with a playoff-caliber team and turn the ball over like that and expect to be competitive.”
Asked about his future in Pittsburgh after completing his 17th season — all of them with a record of .500 or better — Tomlin smirked and walked away.
“When we got it down to seven points, I thought we were going to make a run. It comes back to the defense,” veteran defensive tackle Cam Heyward said. “There were chances. We didn’t capitalize. that was probably the biggest outlier in the game.”
The elements didn’t play much of a factor. Though temperatures were in the teens, the skies were clear and there was only a slight breeze blowing in off Lake Erie.
The Bills asserted themselves at the start.
Allen’s 9-yard touchdown pass to Dawson Knox capped an 80-yard opening drive. After Buffalo linebacker Terrel Bernard recovered receiver George Pickens’ fumble at the Pittsburgh 29, Allen threw a TD pass to Dalton Kincaid on the next play.
Allen’s touchdown run came after cornerback Kaiir Elam intercepted Rudolph’s pass intended for Diontae Johnson in the end zone.
The Steelers finally capitalized on one of the Bills’ few errors of the half, when coach Sean McDermott elected to attempt a 49-yard field goal into the wind with a little more than two minutes left.
Montravius Adams blocked Tyler Bass’ low kick. The ball squirted some 20 yards into Bills territory and was recovered by Nick Herbig at Buffalo’s 33. The Steelers scored five plays later on Rudolph’s 10-yard TD pass to Johnson.
The Bills overcame a rash of injuries to their defense. Bernard was ruled out after twisting his right ankle and starting nickelback Taron Johnson did not return after being evaluated for a concussion. The Bills began the game without cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee) and linebacker Tyrel Dodson (shoulder).
“We’ve got a resilient group,” Allen said of a team that was 6-6 after an overtime loss to Philadelphia on Nov. 26. “The veteran leadership that we have, I really think it’s unmatched in the league.”
Story by Sandy Giordano – Published January 15, 2024 4:26 P.M.
(Rochester Township, Pa) Beaver Valley Regional Police were dispatched to 616 Deer lane Extension at 8:22 p.m. Sunday night for a report of a disturbance. According to an initial report there was a fight and when police arrived, one male was in need of medical attention. Police found blood all over the kitchen, and an individual had been stabbed and was in need of medical attention. Officers assessed the situation, and while rendering aid they determined that the male needed to be life flighted.
(Sandy Giordano/Beaver County Radio)
Two former members of the Midland Fire Department, Lieutenant Jeff Fogg and Fire Chief Howard Sweed, were remembered over the weekend following their passing.
Fogg spent 30 years with the Midland Volunteer Fire Department according to current Fire Chief Joe D’itri Jr., and he additionally served as a custodian for over two decades with the Midland Borough School District. His memorial service took place on Saturday morning at First Presbyterian Church in Midland.
Former Fire Chief Howard Sweed had served for 26 years in the department before moving to Texas, according to D’itri. His passing was announced on the Fire Department’s Facebook page on January 9.
Madeline C. Conway, 82 of Beaver formerly of Potter Twp passed away following a brief illness with her daughters by her side.
Born October 11, 1941 in Aliquippa, she was a daughter of the late Paul & Esther Melko and had been a resident of Beaver the past 7 years. Madeline had worked in operations at Sky Bank, East Liverpool for 15 years and had been a member of Mary Queen of Saints Parish, St Francis Cabrini Church, Center Twp. A 1959 graduate of Hopewell High School, she had served on the Potter Twp election board for 44 years. She enjoyed sitting on her porch with her many friends and neighbors, playing cards and teaching her daughters how to cook. She was an awesome cook and enjoyed having friends around. You never left her house hungry and everyone was always welcome. Being reunited with her classmates of 1959 was a gift that brought her great joy and looked forward to their gatherings.
Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, Joseph Conway in 1992, sister, Betty Markgraf and her beloved dog, Baylee.
She is survived by her devoted daughters, Terry Conway, with whom she resided and Colleen Conway, Beaver, and 2 sisters, Marlene (Ray) Dzikowski, Paulette (Jerry) Baggett and sister-in-law, Mary (Bruce) McNeill.
Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc, 333 Third St., Beaver where a Blessing Service will be held Thursday at 11:00 am followed by interment at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.
Madeline had a tremendous love of dogs, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Rd., Aliquippa, PA 15001.
Kathleen L. Galloway, 58, of East Liverpool, OH, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2024.
Born on August 7, 1965, in New Kensington, PA, she was the daughter of Annenia Dunlap of Center Twp., and the late James Dunlap. Kathleen had worked at the Counseling Center of Columbiana in Lisbon, OH, as a record keeper for the last 25 years, and was a member of St. Blaise Roman Catholic Church, St. Augustine Parish. She also loved taking pictures, and to travel, always seeking an adrenaline rush.
Along with her father, Kathleen is preceded in death by her sister, Linda Shannon; nephew Daniel Tiberio; and a special aunt, Darlene Donatella.
Besides her mother, Kathleen will be sadly missed by her beloved husband of 42 years, Timothy E. Galloway; son, Timothy E. (Jennifer) Galloway III, of Midland; daughters, April Galloway, and Cassandra “K.C.” Galloway, all of East Liverpool, OH; sister, Margie Tiberio, of Center Twp.; brother, William (Fran) Dunlap, of Midland; grandchildren, Adrionna, Olivia, and Dominic Galloway, Cameron Corradi, and Armani Wise; mother-in-law, Margaret Galloway, of Industry; brother-in-law, Joseph Donatella; her faithful four legged companion, Sammy; nephews, Anthony Tiberio, Michael (Cynthia Zipfel) Tiberio, James ( Jena Smith) Dunlap; niece, Billie Jo Dunlap; as well as numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Tuesday January 16, 2024 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 600 Beaver Avenue, Midland PA 15059. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Wednesday January 17, 2024 at 10:30am at St. Blaise Roman Catholic Church, St. Augustine Parish, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland PA 15059. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Interment to follow at Beaver Cemetery
(Brighton Twp., Pa.) On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, Tom Young from 1st Consultants, Inc. in Beaver will join Eddy Crow on “Teleforum” and co-host a guest segment on 99.3 FM and 1230 WBVP to talk about How not to fail financially in 2024. Tune in to find out more and to get the answers to your financial questions. The special show starts at 9:10 A.M. as part of an ongoing monthly series of multi media forums.
Change your mindset and you change the future.
Tune in on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The special multi media presentation begins at 9:10 A.M. on Beaver County Radio.
You can participate in the show by calling 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888. You can also ask your questions on Facebook Live.
Click the picture below on Tuesday’s showtime of 9:10 A.M. to be directed to the WBVP and WMBA Facebook page where the special multi media simulcast will be streamed on Facebook Live.
George J. Musi, 75, of Ambridge was received into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 19, 1948, in Sewickley, to the late Vincent and Margaret (Alexander) Musi. George was a graphic design artist retiring in 2013 from The Community College of Beaver County after 20 years of service. A 1966 graduate of Ambridge High School, he furthered his education at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh where he received a degree in graphic design. He received numerous awards for his nature paintings many of which included barns, lakes, trees, and rivers. George had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son Sammy over the years. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, June (Brendle) Musi, four children, Danielle (Greg) Murgenovich, Melissa Antonini, Jessica Miller, Samuel (Nicole) Musi, grandchildren, Kylie and Logan Murgenovich, Mia, Annabella and Anthony Antonini, Trinity, Aiden and Veida Miller, Zoey and Zander Musi, two great grandchildren, Violet and Arlo, brother and sister-in-law, Vincent ” Slugger” and Callie Musi, and nephew, Hunter Musi. George had a special place in his heart for the love he shared with his faithful and beloved four legged companions, Sadie, Daisey and Smokie. In honoring George’s wishes, a private family visitation and service took place on Friday, January 12, 2024 in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge officiated by Pastor Jill McGregor. Private interment followed in Economy Cemetery. June and her family would like to thank the caring staff of Three Oaks Hospice of Beaver and AHN Hospice for the compassionate care extended to George during his final days.
Joan Stratton, 93 , of Chippewa Twp. passed away Friday January 12, 2024 in Providence Health Care Center, Beaver Falls.
Joan was born on July 28, 1930 in Robinson Twp. to the late Harry and Laura (Bell) Cleland. She graduated from Midway High School and Duffs Business School. She was a secretary for Callery Chemical and Mine Safety Appliances in Evans City and retired in 1993.
Joan was a longtime member of Harmony-Zelienople United Methodist Church and a current member of Chippewa United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing the piano, reading books, listening to audio books and a good game of Scrabble.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Stratton in 1983; a son, Keith Stratton in 2021 and her siblings, Bob (Nancy) Cleland, Agnes (Frank) Yarian, Melrose (Freeland) Karch and Dean (Doris) Cleland.
She will be sadly missed by her family: a daughter, Arlene (Jim) Andamasaris, Bradenton, FL; a son, Al (Rose) Stratton, Chippewa Twp.; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Stratton, Grove City; 8 grandchildren, Jodie (Albert) Horvath, Jamie (Mark) Miller, Clinton Logan, Mark (Colleen) Stratton, Matthew (Kelly) Stratton, Adam ( Amber) Stratton, Caroline (Matt) Fisher, Rebecca (Todd) Purvis and her 22 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and long time friends, Ralph and Audrey Verdu.
Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, www.hillandkunselman.com , 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls. Her funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, with her pastor, Rev. Allan Brooks officiating.
Private burial will be in Zelienople Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, https://secure.nationalmssociety.org
Stella G. (Bialek) Wasco, age 106, died peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in McKees Rocks, she was the fourth of seven children born to Polish immigrant parents Stanley and Mary (Gill) Bialek. She attended Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic School and was a 1934 graduate of Miles Bryan High School in McKees Rocks. She was a former member of Good Samaritan Parish in Amdridge. Stella married her beloved husband, Charles Wasco in 1944 and enjoyed 44 years of a beautiful marriage until his passing in 1988. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents and her husband were her cherished son, Charles Stanley Wasco in 1961, brothers, Walter S. Bialek and Frank M. Bialek, both of McKees Rocks, and sisters and brother-in-laws, Josephine and Boleslaus Balawajder, Port Author, TX, Helen and Harry Lubinski, Sr. McKees Rocks, Evelyn and Frank Mastalerz, Charleston, WV, and a niece, Loretta B. Handley (the late William), Portland, OR. While raising her children, Stella was involved in community activities and scouting and supporting her husband’s involvement with the Leetsdale Fire Department. She was a woman of faith and family and fostering her Polish heritage. Stella retired from the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Leetsdale where she served as secretary from its inception. In 1979, she was the first woman in Pennsylvania to receive the PMAA Sahli Award given in recognition of longtime service. Retirement years were spent traveling with her family, enjoying cruises, Walt Disney World, and summers in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Stella is survived by her devoted daughter, Mary Jane Wasco of Sewickley and her cherished sister, Lucille Bialek Bradley (late brother-in-law, Kenneth) of Denver, CO along with devoted nieces, nephews, their spouses, and their children from both the Bialek and Wasco families. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, January 17 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge where prayers will be offered on Thursday, January 18 at 10 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM at Divine Redeemer Parish, St. James Catholic Church, 200 Walnut Street, Sewickley. Her former pastor, Father Thomas J. Burke will concelebrate the Mass along with her pastor, Father Brian W. Noel. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Moon Twp. In lieu of flowers, it was Stella’s request that memorial contributions be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Divine Redeemer Parish, 200 Walnut Street, Sewickley, PA, 15143 or to the Leetsdale Garden Club, 373 Beaver Street, Leetsdale, PA 15056.