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Man in Custody After Frist Responders Called to Same Address in McKees Rocks Twice

(McKees Rocks, Pa.) A man is in custody today after first responders were called to the same address in McKees Rocks twice Emergency first responders were first called around 10:30 PM to the home at the intersection of Singer Avenue and Dohrman Street for a domestic dispute.
First responders then helped the woman at the address to get a Protection from Abuse Order from a man there.
About an hour later, 911 received another call about a fire at the same address and as police arrived they saw a man running from the house and he was taken into custody.
The Allegheny county Fire Marshal is investigating the fire to determine if it was set intentionally

Vice President Harris Visiting Pittsburgh on Friday

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(Washington, D.C.) Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Pittsburgh on Friday to talk about the Biden-Harris Administration’s investments in removing and replacing lead pipes.
She will be joined by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Marcia Fudge and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan.

The “Psychologist Is In” – Learn About The Psychology Of Saving This Tuesday.

By Mark Peterson, Beaver County Radio June 15, 2022 4:00 P.M.

(Beaver County, PA)  Think back to your childhood. Who taught you how to Save?  Better yet, Who was it that told you to start saving in the first place?  Most people recive a piggy bank somewhere along the line to save their change in as children. The ironic thing is, most of us never learn much more about why we need to, or how to really save.  Learn age old proven techniques that can give you the discipline you need to save on Teleforum this Tuesday, June 21st. Tom Young, from 1st Consultants, Inc. in Beaver will host a guest segment on Beaver County Radio that happens on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 starting at 9 A.M. as part of his ongoing monthly series of multi media forums.

 Did you know the “real” retirement age for people is 87? 

Fact – Most people don’t want to work until age 87.

Fact – It’s also a safe bet that most employers would rather not have 87 year old staffers.  

Fact – The only way to change that trend is by changing the way you save, now!

Tune in on Tuesday, June 21, 2022,  the special multi media presentation  begins at 9:10 A.M. on Beaver County Radio.

 

Do you want to know more?

You can participate in the show by calling 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888. You can also ask your questions on Facebook Live this Wednesday June 21, 2022.

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.

Live in the Beaver County Radio Sound Stage! In case you missed it, here is an archived presentation of Tom Young’s  multimedia program from the beginning of the month that originally aired on May 17, 2022, on Beaver County Radio:

https://www.facebook.com/beavercountyradio/videos/701196184422001

In the meantime, click this link to watch one of Tom’s recent daily noontime video messages:

https://fb.watch/dwLYG2Yid4/

Steelers Sign Star Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to 5-year Deal

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Minkah Fitzpatrick is staying in Pittsburgh. The Steelers have signed their star safety to a new five-year contract. NFL Network reported the deal is worth $73.6 million, which would make Fitzpatrick the highest-paid safety in the league. The 25-year-old Fitzpatrick was ready to enter the final year of his rookie contract. He has been spectacular at times since arriving in Pittsburgh in a trade with Miami in September 2019 and was selected to the Pro Bowl and the All-Pro team in each of his first two seasons with the Steelers. Fitzpatrick called the signing “just the beginning” of what he hopes is a long and successful stay in the city.

Fed Attacks Inflation with its Largest Rate Hike since 1994

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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades — and signaling more large rate increases to come that would raise the risk of another recession. The move the Fed announced after its latest policy meeting will increase its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans. The central bank is ramping up its drive to tighten credit and slow growth with inflation having reached a four-decade high of 8.6%, spreading to more areas of the economy and showing no sign of slowing.

Fishing and Staying Cool on Teleforum Thursday

The Thursday Teleforum talk program starts with the Huntington Business Spotlight-we’re talking fishing with guest Seth Willoughby-Then St. Barnabas consultant Jeff Bost joins the show to help us undersrtand how to be safe on these scorching hot days-after that the scorching hot Mike Romigh hosts The Best of Beaver Count, followed by Beaver County Times’ own Scott Tady! Teleforum happens every weekday on 1230WBVP, 1460WMBA, 99.3fm presented by St. Barnabas, and now also on 95.7fm!

Hopewell School Board Approves Tax Increase and Other Supporting Resolutions

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio

(Hopewell Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Residents in the Hopewell School  District   will be faced with a 3.5 mill tax increase beginning July 1, 2022.  Millage will be 84.45 mills. The budget adopted  represents projected revenues of $43,056,843.00. Appropriations  of $44,568.093.99. All other supporting taxes were approved by resolutions.

Dr. Kellee Oliver, coordinator of pupil personnel services resignation was approved and will be effective July 8,2022.
The board voted to eliminate the high school attendance secretary and the reprographics positions and  combined the secretary/reprographics position..
Kate Gustsfson, long time high school English teacher’s retirement was approved effective August 21,2022.

 

 

Krasner Impeachment Leaders Note Incredible Support for Effort to Ensure Laws are Enforced in Philadelphia

(File Photo of Josh Kail taken by Matt Drzik)

(HARRISBURG, Pa.) Reps. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) and Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) noted on Tuesday an incredible outpouring of support from the public and fellow members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the effort to ensure the laws are enforced in Philadelphia by the willfully derelict District Attorney Larry Krasner.

“In the 24 hours since we announced our intention to file articles of impeachment against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, there has been an outpouring of support and helpful information submitted through www.stopkrasner.com. We are also pleased that many members have already signed on as co-sponsors for the forthcoming articles of impeachment,” they said.

“The public response to this, and the quick support from fellow House members, makes two things clear: The only person undermining the Philadelphia district attorney is Larry Krasner himself, and it is time for him to go.”

“We Want To Send A Message”: Senator Elder Vogel Discusses Work Zone Safety Bill On A.M. Beaver County

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)
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“You need to put stiff penalties in place so that people pay attention.”

And stiff penalties are precisely the order of Senate Bill 614, dubbed the “Work Zone Safety Bill”, which was introduced by Pennsylvania State Senator Elder Vogel (R/47th) earlier this year. Vogel talked with Matt Drzik on the June 15 edition of A.M. Beaver County to talk about this bill currently in process mode within Harrisburg.

Under SB 614, any Pennsylvania driver who commits a violation within a work zone (speeding, collision, etc.) would be fined $400, lose two points on their driving record, and take part in a mandatory PennDOT safety course on the first offense. Vogel said that the penalties are stiff for a good reason: “We wanted to basically send a message to people that we take this very seriously; we take work zone safeties very serious, and we take the safety of the workers in the work zones very seriously,” he stated. “Thirty or forty people get killed in work zones every year in the state of Pennsylvania.”

The bill is currently under consideration by the Transportation committee, but Vogel says that it has already received considerable support. “It’s got bipartisan support on it,” Vogel said, “because everybody across the state–especially in the central part of the state and the northern tier–they have a lot of road issues like this as well, and they understand the concerns of PennDOT and their local road crews.” Vogel believes that the earliest that the bill could be passed through Harrisburg is by early fall of 2022.

To listen to the full interview with Senator Vogel, click on the player below.

Biden Tells Oil Refiners: Produce More Gas, Fewer Profits

(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press
President Joe Biden wants U.S. oil refiners to produce more gasoline and diesel. In a letter to refiners Wednesday, Biden says their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record high prices. Biden writes the oil companies need to work with his administration on “near-term solutions” addressing the crisis. Gas prices nationwide average roughly $5 a gallon, an economic burden for many Americans and a political threat for Biden’s fellow Democrats before midterm elections. Biden’s message that corporate greed contributes to higher prices might resonate with voters. ExxonMobil says it has informed Biden’s administration of its planned investments to increase oil production.