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2025 Christmas events that are holly and jolly in Beaver and Lawrence Counties

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) If you are ready to get holly and jolly during the holiday season and Christmas of 2025, some Christmas events in both Beaver and Lawrence Counties are available to attend for the entire family. These events include concerts with music, parades, pageants, displays of trains, and charitable drives to provide items for people in need. According to the Beaver County Times, here is a list of these events planned until the end of the period of December 21st-30th, 2025:

Starting Now:

  • Riverside Christmas Angel Drive is going on through December 8th in Franklin Township. Collecting personal care items, hygiene products, games, socks, blankets, toys, makeup and gift cards for Riverside families in need. Donations can be dropped off from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Franklin Township Building, 897 Route 288, or from 6-8 p.m. on Mondays at the Frisco Fire Department, 808 Old Zelienople Road, Ellwood City.
  • Winter Wonderland Tours will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) from now to December 21st at Old Economy Village, 1401 Church Street in Ambridge. Tour the 18th-century village decorated for Christmas and learn about the history of the Harmony Society. Closed on November 27th and 28th.

November 25th-29th, 2025

  • 3RK Winter Wonderland from November 28th to January 5th at Three Rivers Karting Entertainment Park, 541 Avenue B, Suite 10 in Leetsdale. Race go-karts through a holiday-themed course with 50 different decorated trees, light displays and holiday music. Friday and Saturday nights after 8, the lights go out and the Cosmic LED lights go on for a unique nighttime racing experience. Open hours and more information are posted online by clicking here.
  • Beaver County Model Railroad Christmas Open House will be held from 12-5 p.m. November 29th at the Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society, 416 Sixth Street in Monaca. The HO-scale model railroad train display is free and open to the public; donations are greatly appreciated.
  • Boar’s Head Festival takes place at 7 p.m. November 29th at Christ Presbyterian Church, 325 Spring Avenue in Ellwood City. The Boar’s Head Festival is a medieval pageant featuring over 100 costumed characters, a full orchestra, and a choir, celebrating the birth of Christ and the triumph of good over evil. No tickets are necessary, and the doors open 30 minutes before the event.
  • Ellwood City Area Civic Chorale will perform its Christmas concert at 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the First United Methodist Church, 416 Crescent Avenue in Ellwood City. No admission is charged for the concert but a goodwill offering may be taken.
  • The 10th annual Lawrence County Festival of Trees takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. November 28th and 29th at the Neshannock Township School District, 3834 Mitchell Road. This two-day event features displays of fully decorated Christmas trees and wreaths, along with live entertainment, gingerbread houses, food, and holiday vendors. Trees and wreaths are to be raffled at the close of the event. An admission fee is charged for anyone over 10 years of age; seniors receive a discount, and children aged 10 and under are free.

November 30th-December 6th, 2025

  • Beaver County Model Railroad Christmas Open House will be held from 12-5 p.m. November 30th and December 6th at the Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society, 416 Sixth Street in Monaca. HO-scale model railroad train display is free and open to the public; donations are greatly appreciated.
  • Divine Redeemer Parish will present a Live Nativity from 5-9 p.m. December 5th at St. James Church, 200 Walnut Street, during Sewickley’s Light Up Night event. Live nativity, carol singing and a bonfire. Serving soup and hot dogs, there will be an Advent cookie table for decorating your own cookies and also a table of handcrafted items from the Holy Land to purchase.
  • Christmas in Coraopolis celebration takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. December 6th at VFW Post No. 402, 412 Mulberry Street. Activities planned include the annual cookie sale, children’s activities, writing letters to Santa, free family holiday photos and a visit from Santa Claus.
  • The Beaver Area Chamber of Commerce has two events scheduled December 6th, Cookie and Holiday House tours. The cookie tour takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and participants will sample homemade cookies as they visit various businesses around downtown Beaver and collect cookie recipes. The Holiday House tour is from 4-8 p.m. and features tours of 8 historic homes in downtown Beaver, decorated for the holidays. Samples from local restaurants will be offered as well. Tickets for both holiday events can be purchased online at the Eventbrite link by clicking here.
  • Christmas in the Village takes place from 2-9 p.m. December 6th at Old Economy Village, 1401 Church Street in Ambridge. Experience a 19th-century Christmas with lighted cobblestone streets, historic buildings, music, craft demonstrations, a holiday train display and activities for the kids. Holiday vendors will have items for sale and food items can be purchased while on-site. There is an admission cost for adults, reduced prices for youth age 3-11 and seniors age 65 and older. Admission is free for children under 3 years of age, active duty military and Friends of Old Economy Village members.
  • Ellwood City Christmas Parade begins at 3 p.m. December 6th and proceeds from Fourth to Eighth streets. Call the chamber office at 724-758-5501 to participate in the parade.
  • Christmas in Chippewa from 4-7 p.m. December 6th at Wright Fields at Veterans Park, 3848 37th Street Extension in Beaver Falls. This walk-through Christmas celebration is free to all, with light displays, food trucks, holiday vendors, mini golf, synthetic ice skating, kids activities, a gingerbread competition and visits with Santa. More information and registration forms for vendors and the gingerbread competition are online by clicking here.
  • The Boar’s Head Festival pageant will be presented at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. December 6th at Christ Presbyterian Church, 325 Spring Ave. in Ellwood City. The Boar’s Head Festival is a medieval pageant featuring over 100 costumed characters, a full orchestra, and a choir, celebrating the birth of Christ and the triumph of good over evil. No tickets are necessary, and the doors open 30 minutes before the event.
  • A live outdoor nativity will be presented at 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1320 Church Street in Ambridge. A presentation of the Christmas story from the Bible will be given every 20 minutes, with the last one starting at 7:20 p.m., and live animals are part of the cast. Authentic German food will be served from 3-7:30 p.m. in the dining room and Christmas cookies will be available to purchase. The historic church building will also be open to the public for tours from 2-7:20 p.m.
  • The New Brighton Public Library’s annual Wassail Walk takes place from 6-9 p.m. December 6th in downtown New Brighton. Walk around downtown to sample mulled wines, ciders and holiday appetizers at local businesses and restaurants. Purchase a Wassail Walk ticket before December 1st and receive one free strip of tickets for the basket auction at check-in. Tickets can be purchased in person at the library or online by clicking here.
  • The Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform its “Sounds of the Season” holiday concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Ambridge Area High School Auditorium, 901 Duss Avenue. For admission, bring a non-perishable food item for the Little Free Pantry at Aliquippa HOP Lutheran Church. The band will also have cookies for sale to benefit the Little Free Pantry, and a 50/50 raffle will also be held.
  • The 53rd annual Wampum Area Christmas Parade is scheduled for 1 p.m. December 6th along Main Street.

December 6th-13th, 2025

  • Beaver County Model Railroad Christmas Open House will be held from 12-5 p.m. December 7th and 13th at the Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society, 416 Sixth Street in Monaca. HO-scale model railroad train display is free and open to the public; donations are greatly appreciated.
  • Christmas in the Village takes place from 2-7 p.m. December 7th at Old Economy Village, 1401 Church Street in Ambridge. Experience Christmas from the 19th century with lighted cobblestone streets, historic buildings, music, craft demonstrations, a holiday train display and activities for the kids. Holiday vendors will have items for sale and food items can be purchased onsite. There is an admission cost for adults and a discount for youth aged 3-11 and seniors aged 65 and older. Admission is free to children under 3 years of age, active duty military and Friends of Old Economy Village members.
  • Sounds of Christmas concert at 3 p.m. December 7th at the Oaks Theater, 310 Allegheny River Boulevard in Oakmont. A Christmas concert with music from the Latshaw Pops Orchestra and talented singers and dancers performing Christmas songs and carols. Doors to the theater open at 2 p.m. Tickets can be ordered online by clicking here or by calling the theater’s ticket hotline at 888-718-4253.
  • The Boar’s Head Festival pageant will be presented at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. December 6th at Christ Presbyterian Church, 325 Spring Avenue in Ellwood City. The Boar’s Head Festival is a medieval pageant featuring over 100 costumed characters, a full orchestra, and a choir, celebrating the birth of Christ and the triumph of good over evil. No tickets are necessary, and the doors open 30 minutes before the event.
  • CoryBright Ornament Trail takes place from 5-8 p.m. December 12th in Coraopolis. Collect hand-crafted ornaments as you visit local businesses, shop for holiday gifts and vote for your favorite holiday window display.
  • Drive-through Live Nativity from 5:30-8:30 p.m. December 12th and 13th at Mount Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 2720 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa. Event is free, but donations will be accepted for local missions. Join them for refreshments inside the church.
  • The Nutcracker ballet will be performed December 12th-14th at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, 1 Lincoln Park in Midland. Watch as young Clara’s dream on Christmas Eve comes to life in this much-loved holiday ballet. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. December 13th and at 2 p.m. December 14th. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here or by calling the box office at 724-576-4644.
  • Ambridge Hometown Christmas takes place from 4-7 p.m. December 13th along Merchant Street. Shop for the holidays from local businesses and vendors and grab something to eat from one of many food trucks scheduled to participate. The parade starts at 6 p.m., with floats, bands and more. Dress in your best holiday clothing.
  • Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce Ugly Sweater 5K Fun Run starts at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 13 near Helling Stadium. This annual family-friendly race has a new route this year that includes the Christmas in the Park light display in Ewing Park. The route map and registration form are posted online by clicking here.
  • The Daugherty Township Volunteer Fire Department is having a “stuff a fire truck” toy drive on December 13th to benefit children in the community. Donations of new, unwrapped toys, gift cards and money will be accepted from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the fire department, 4198 Marion Hill Road in New Brighton.
  • The Beaver Valley Choral Society will present its Advent concert at 4 p.m. December 13th at the New Brighton Methodist Church, 1033 Sixth Avenue in New Brighton. The program, titled “All My Heart this Night Rejoices,” features performances by four local composers as well as the Beaver Valley Choral Society, Treble Youth Chorale, orchestra and bell choir.

December 14th-20th, 2025

  • Beaver County Model Railroad Christmas Open House will be held from 12-5 p.m. December 14th, 20th and 21st at the Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society, 416 Sixth Street in Monaca. HO-scale model railroad train display is free and open to the public; donations are greatly appreciated.
  • Ellwood City Area Civic Chorale will perform its Christmas concert at 6 p.m. December 14th at the Bakerstown United Methodist Church, 5760 William Flynn Highway in the Gibsonia area. No admission is charged for the concert, but a goodwill offering may be taken.
  • The River City Brass Band will perform its annual “Holiday Brasstacular” program at 7:30 p.m. December 17th at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, 1 Lincoln Park in Midland. Tickets can be purchased online at the arts center’s website by clicking here or by calling the box office at 724-576-4644.
  • The Nutcracker ballet will be performed December 19th-21st at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center. Watch as young Clara’s dream on Christmas Eve comes to life in this much-loved holiday ballet. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. December 19th, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on December 20th and at 2 p.m. Dec. 21st. Tickets can be purchased online at the arts center’s website by clicking here or by calling the box office at 724-576-4644.
  • The Beaver Valley Choral Society will present its Advent concert at 4 p.m. December 20th at the Trophimus Center, 899 Maplewood Avenue in Ambridge. The program, titled “All My Heart this Night Rejoices,” features performances by four local composers as well as the Beaver Valley Choral Society, Treble Youth Chorale, orchestra and bell choir.

December 21st-30th, 2025

  • The Beaver Valley Choral Society will present its Advent concert at 4 p.m. December 21st at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 126 Fort Couch Road, Pittsburgh. The program, titled “All My Heart this Night Rejoices,” features performances by four local composers as well as the Beaver Valley Choral Society, Treble Youth Chorale, orchestra and bell choir.
  • Ellwood City Area Civic Chorale will perform its Christmas concert at 6 p.m. December 21st at the Passavant Retirement Community, 105 Burgess Drive in Zelienople. No admission is charged for the concert, but a goodwill offering may be taken.
  • Beaver County Model Railroad Christmas Open House will be held from 12-5 p.m. December 27th and 28th at the Beaver COunty Model Railroad and Historical Society, 416 Sixth Street in Monaca. HO-scale model railroad train display is free and open to the public; donations are greatly appreciated.

These tree farms in Beaver County are ready to provide your Christmas tree

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Christmas of 2025 is getting closer, and there are several tree farms in Beaver County to get your Christmas tree. Most of them that are run by families require either checks or cash for payment, but you should take some more money just in case to spend on any other souvenirs or food at these tree farms. According to the Beaver County Times, here is a list of Christmas tree farms that have experiences to make your spirits bright this Christmas:

Allison’s Christmas Trees, 121 Allison Lane, Raccoon Township. 724-495-2680. Cut your own or pre-cut trees available in several varieties, especially Fraser fir, Douglas fir and Colorado Blue Spruce. Hayrides, refreshments, live wreaths, Christmas merchandise and homemade crafts. Accepts cash or checks and an ATM is on site. Open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 28th to December 20th. Directions are posted on its website by clicking here. 

Buchanan Evergreen Farm, 3259 Route 18, Hookstown. 724-508-7121 or 724-899-4050. Choose from cut-your-own or pre-cut Canaan Fir or Colarado Blue Spruce trees, and their website can be found by clicking here. Wreaths and Christmas decorations are also available. Cash or checks only. Open 7 days a week through December 23rd; hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed Thanksgiving Day, open November 28th from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No pets.

Hozak Farms, 488 Anderson Hozak Road, Hanover Township. 724-899-2400. Their website can be found by clicking here. Cut your own fir trees offered only on weekends and on November 28th, while fir, white pine and blue spruce trees are available on weekends. No balled and burlapped trees this year. Take a tractor ride to the field to cut your own tree; hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. November 28th and on weekends, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weekdays (no one permitted in the field after 5 p.m.) Pre-cut lot opens November 28th next to the Christmas barn; hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. No pets. Warm up in the Christmas Barn, which you can learn more about by clicking here, with a hot beverage and food selections from local vendors while shopping for fresh wreaths, Christmas decorations, candles and more.

Lake Forest Gardens, 737 Chapel Drive, Marion Township. 724-758-5706. Cut your own trees and pre-cut Christmas trees are available in various varieties; live trees are also available, and their website can be found by clicking here. Open from November 28th to December 23rd; hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Sunday. Cash and checks are accepted, and an ATM is on site. No credit cards. Snack shack open Nov. 28-30 and weekends until December 20th; food vendors include pizza, kettle corn and Amish donuts. The gift shop is open daily.

Rosenberger’s Christmas Tree Farm, 115 John Brown Street, North Sewickley Township. 724-846-8494. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to its Instagram page; no other information is available.

I-376 Beaver Valley Expressway Lane Restrictions Begin Monday in Potter and Vanport Townships

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that beginning on Monday, December 1st, weather permitting, lane restrictions on I-376 (Beaver Valley Expressway) in Potter and Vanport Townships will occur. Starting that Monday and on weekdays through early January, a single lane restriction on I-376 in each direction will occur as needed along the Vanport Bridge between the Monaca/Shippingport (Exit 39) interchange and Beaver (Exit 38B) exit on Westbound I-376 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and Eastbound I-376 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Steel repairs and spot painting will occur on the Vanport Bridge which is located over the Ohio River in both Potter and Vanport townships with Mosites Construction as the prime contractor of this work. This specific work is part of the I-376 (Beaver Valley Expressway) Vanport Bridge Steel Repair project worth $4.8 million occurring between the Route 68 Midland/Beaver (Exit 38 A/B) and Route 18 Monaca/Shippingport (Exit 39) interchanges. Until this work concludes in late 2026, long-term lane restrictions are expected on I-376.

Cranberry Township factory evacuated because of accidental nitric acid release

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cranberry Township, PA) A factory in Cranberry Township had to be evacuated this morning because of an accidental release of nitric acid. The incident occurred at 770 Commonwealth Drive at the building for the company Fresenius Kabi USA, a global healthcare company whose specialty is both medicines that are lifesaving and technologies for clinical nutrition, infusion and transfusion. According to dispatchers, nitric acid was accidentally released from a barrel, causing a red vapor cloud to gather inside the building. Just after 9 a.m. this morning is when Hazmat crews were called to the scene and no injuries were reported as of around noon. At this time, this evacuation incident is finished.

$3 million winning Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket sold at a Sheetz in Robinson Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Robinson Township, PA) An unidentified person in Pennsylvania won $3 million from a Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket after recently purchasing it at the Sheetz store on Steubenville Pike in Robinson Township. The ticket that was sold was the “3s A Charm” game, which is worth $30 to buy, and the winning $3 million amount was the top jackpot of that game. The Sheetz store that sold this winning ticket will receive a $10,000 bonus. According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, scratch-off winners have a period of one year from the date they purchased their ticket to claim their reward, and winners should sign the back of their ticket and call 1-800-692-7481 immediately.

Governor Josh Shapiro signs CROWN Act into Pennsylvania law, solidifying protection against hair discrimination in Pennsylvania

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Philadelphia, PA) Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro went to the Island Design Natural Hair Studio in West Philadelphia yesterday to sign the CROWN Act into law in Pennsylvania. This act stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair” and it solidifies protection against hair discrimination in Pennsylvania. On November 19th, 2025, the bill passed in the Pennsylvania Senate because of a vote of 44-3, which was eight months after they received the bill from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Pennsylvania is now the 28th state to enact legislation which prevents hair discrimination.

Pitt returns to the College Football Rankings at 22 heading into their 2025 regular season finale game

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pitt’s college football team is now #22 in the latest College Football Playoff Rankings released yesterday. Pitt has an overall record of 8-3 after defeating Georgia Tech in Atlanta 42-28 on Saturday night, and they are 6-1 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. The Panthers have been a resurgent team since freshman quarterback Mason Heinstchel became the starting quarterback in their 48-7 victory over Boston College on October 4th, 2025. In their last seven games this college football season, Pitt is 6-1, with their only loss in that span to #9 Notre Dame, as the Fighting Irish took the win by a score of 37-15. Pitt started their season 2-2 in their first four games in 2025 with losses to West Virginia on the road and Louisville at home, and they benched redshirt sophomore quarterback Eli Holstein after the loss to Louisville. Pitt will take on #12 Miami at Acrisure Stadium this Saturday at noon.

Paul Skenes receives record $3.4 million in pre-arbitration bonus pool

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(AP) Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes will receive a record $3,436,343 from this year’s pre-arbitration bonus pool, raising his two-year total to $5,588,400 under the initiative to direct more money to top younger players.

A 23-year-old right-hander who debuted in May 2024, Skenes was a unanimous winner of this year’s NL Cy Young Award after leading the major leagues with a 1.97 ERA and striking out 216 batters in 187 1/3 innings. He had an $875,000 salary in the major leagues after earning $564,946 in pay last year. He won’t be eligible for salary arbitration until after the 2026 season.

Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had the previous high of $3,077,595 for the 2024 season. MLB and the union agreed to the $50 million annual pool in their March 2022 labor settlement.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez was second this year at $2,678,437 after earning a $576,282 bonus for 2024.

He was followed by Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown at $2,206,538, Seattle pitcher Bryan Woo at $1,540,676 and Arizona outfielder Corbin Carroll at $1,341,674, according to figures compiled by Major League Baseball and the players’ association.

Also topping $1 million were Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz at $1,297,017, Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong at $1,206,207, Atlanta catcher Drake Baldwin at $1,175,583, Milwaukee second baseman Brice Turang at $1,155,884 and Tampa Bay third baseman Junior Caminero at $1,068,739.

Milwaukee became the first team with as many as 10 players earning the bonuses in one year. Detroit and Miami tied for the second-most this year with six each. Brewers players totaled the most money at $4,742,392, followed by Pittsburgh at $4,362,309 and the Athletics at $3,103,411.

Several of the players receiving bonus money have long-term contracts, a group that includes Carroll, Sánchez, Boston outfielders Roman Anthony and Ceddanne Rafaela and pitcher Brayan Bello, Milwaukee outfielder Jackson Chourio and pitcher Aaron Ashby, Cleveland pitcher Tanner Bibee, Detroit infielder Colt Keith and San Diego outfielder Jackson Merrill.

A total of 101 players will receive the payments under a plan aimed to get more money to players without sufficient service time for salary arbitration eligibility going into the season, which was 2 years, 132 days. Players signed as foreign professionals are not eligible.

Eighteen players earned bonuses based on awards. An eligible player receives $2.5 million for winning an MVP or Cy Young, $1.75 million for second in the voting, $1.5 million for third, $1 million for fourth, fifth or selection to the all-MLB first team, $750,000 for Rookie of the Year, $500,000 for second in Rookie of the Year voting or all-MLB second team.

All-MLB teams are voted by fans, media members, broadcasters, former players and officials.

A player is eligible to receive the bonus for one achievement per year, earning only the highest amount. The remaining money is allocated by a WAR formula.

Washington outfielder Daylen Lile received the smallest bonus of $150,000 — while he was not among the top 100 by WAR, he finished fifth in NL Rookie of the Year voting.

Steelers working with “great optimism” that QB Aaron Rodgers will return against Buffalo

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers and his broken left wrist could play on Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Buffalo Bills.

The 41-year-old Rodgers practiced in a limited capacity last week, but ended up watching Pittsburgh’s 31-28 loss to Chicago from the sideline in sweatpants after Steelers coach Mike Tomlin decided to make Rodgers inactive and start Mason Rudolph instead.

Tomlin called the decision to sit the four-time MVP a “prudent” one but declined to get into specifics. There seems to be a far greater chance of Rodgers returning when Pittsburgh (6-5) tries to snap out of a midseason funk against the Bills (7-4) in a game that could have serious playoff implications for both teams.

“We’re comfortable with the general trajectory (of Rodgers),” Tomlin said.

Tomlin made the final call to sit Rodgers against Chicago on Saturday. He isn’t sure if he will keep the window open a little longer this time around.

Whichever player is at quarterback will have a new face protecting his blindside. Left tackle Broderick Jones will sit out with a neck injury sustained late in the fourth quarter against Chicago when Bears defensive lineman Dominique Robinson jumped and appeared to grab Jones’ head.

Calvin Anderson filled in during the game and would be in line to make his first start with the Steelers, who have dropped four of six to drop into a tie with Baltimore atop the AFC North. Pittsburgh also has veteran Andrus Peat available.

Rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon, who has been effective as part of a rotation that includes fellow rookie Yahya Black, will also sit out with a knee injury. Tomlin said the injury is not related to the one that Harmon suffered at the end of training camp and caused him to miss Pittsburgh’s first two games.

Black could see an uptick in playing time. The Steelers also have Brodric Martin-Rhodes available.

Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith could also be back after missing two games with a pectoral injury. Highsmith also sat out two games earlier this season with an ankle injury.

Pittsburgh’s defense, whichever players are out there, will have to find a way to keep Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen in check in a game that could carry significant postseason implications. There are currently seven teams in the AFC at 7-4 or 6-5.

Allen has toyed with the Steelers through the years. He is 4-1 against Pittsburgh in his career, with the past three victories all by at least 11 points. He will face a defense that is uncharacteristically ranked near the bottom of the league in yards and points against, symbolic of the club’s wildly uneven season.

Asked why consistency has been an issue, the NFL’s longest-tenured head coach shrugged.

“You know, I think oftentimes your record reflects that,” he said. “You know if we were sitting here at 9-2, we’d probably be having less of the discussion at 6-5. I think 6-5 in general speaks to that.”

Sources: Pittsburgh police officer on leave because of assault charge

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Dormont, PA) Sources recently told WPXI that a Pittsburgh police officer is off of his job after he was charged with assault. Police arrested thirty-four-year-old Officer Adam Germeyer along Eastmont Street in Dormont on Sunday morning. Germeyer, who is now on leave, is accused of pushing his wife to the ground and causing her to cut her chin. According to police, the wife of Germeyer had tried to drive off with their children after a night out. Germeyer stated to officers he knew that his wife had been drinking and he tried to stop her from driving with the kids.