Author: Beaver County Radio

Two positive Cases of COVID-19 in Aliquippa School District

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Story By Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, Pa. ) LATE LAST FRIDAY, ALIQUIPPA SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT DR. PETER M. CARBONE  SAID THE DISTRICT WAS MADE AWARE  OF POSITIVE COVID-19 CASES, ONE IN THE FIFTH GRADE AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND ONE AT THE JUNIOR /SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.. DR. CARBONE STATED IN A LETTER TO PARENTS THE POSITIVE CASES  WERE IN SCHOOL ON MONDAY, MAY 12, 2021. HE SAID THE DISTRICT IS FOLLOWING CONTACT TRACING PROTOCOLS , AND ADDITIONAL STAFF AND/OR STUDENTS HAVE BEEN RECOMMENDED TO QUARANTINE. DUE TO THE CONTACT TRACING PROTOCOLS, GRADE 5 WILL BE COMPLETELY VIRTUAL BEGINNING TODAY, APRIL 19 UNTIL APRIL 23, 2021.

BOTH SCHOOLS BUILDINGS WERE THOROUGHLY CLEANED OVER THE WEEKEND..
DR. CARBONE URGES EVERYONE TO TAKE THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS  TO LIMIT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 IN THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY..

Half of US adults have received at least one COVID-19 shot

Half of US adults have received at least one COVID-19 shot
By HOPE YEN and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Half of all adults in the U.S. have now received at least one COVID-19 shot. That’s according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The announcement on Sunday marks another milestone in the nation’s largest-ever vaccination campaign. It also leaves more work to do to convince skeptical Americans to roll up their sleeves. The CDC says almost 130 million people 18 or older have received at least one dose of a vaccine, or 50.4% of the total adult population. Almost 84 million people adults, or about 32.5% of that population, have been fully vaccinated.

Attorney apologizes for assault accusation against Donald

Attorney apologizes for assault accusation against Donald
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The attorney for a man who accused NFL star Aaron Donald of assaulting him at a Pittsburgh nightclub last weekend has apologized, saying it was a case of mistaken identity. Attorney Todd Hollis represents DeVin­cent Spriggs. Hollis told Pittsburgh reporters Friday that his client mis­took some­one else for Don­ald dur­ing the al­ter­ca­tion. He said his client had believed Donald was responsible, but after reviewing the tapes “I realized that it was not Aaron Donald.” He said “Aaron has certainly been through enough so we want to put this to rest.” Earlier, an attorney for the Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman said witnesses and surveillance video refuted the accusation.

Reinhart scores twice in Sabres’ 4-2 win over Penguins

Reinhart scores twice in Sabres’ 4-2 win over Penguins
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored twice, and the Buffalo Sabres played spoiler in the East Division playoff race with a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Rookie Arttu Ruotsalainen and Rasmus Asplund, with an empty-netter, also scored for Buffalo. The Sabres bounced back a day after becoming the NHL’s first team eliminated from playoff contention following a 3-2 loss to Pittsburgh. The Penguins had a 4-0-1 run snapped and squandered an opportunity to move to within a point of the East-leading Washington Capitals, who lost at Boston earlier in the day. Jason Zucker and Teddy Blueger scored for Pittsburgh.

Moran HR, RBI double in 10th leads Pirates over Brewers 6-5

Moran HR, RBI double in 10th leads Pirates over Brewers 6-5
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Colin Moran doubled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and also hit a three-run homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5. The Pirates withstood a two-homer performance from Milwaukee’s Daniel Vogelbach to win the deciding game of this series. Pittsburgh has won two of three in each of its last three series to recover from an early six-game skid. Pittsburgh’s Bryan Reynolds and Milwaukee’s Avisaíl García also homered.

States Play Major Role as U.S. Convenes Global Climate Summit

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States Play Major Role as U.S. Convenes Global Climate Summit

Andrea Sears

HARRISBURG, Pa. — President Joe Biden convenes a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate this week, putting the U.S. back into a leadership role after four years when states were leading the way.

Forty world leaders are invited to participate in the summit, which starts Thursday.

Biden also wants to reestablish the federal partnership with state and local leaders to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build out clean-energy infrastructure.

Jesse Barlow, president of the State College Borough Council, noted Gov. Tom Wolf is pushing to have Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a multi-state effort to cut carbon emissions from the power sector.

“It’s extremely important, because Pennsylvania is basically a polluter state,” Barlow explained. “And so, joining it would be a big deal and would help Pennsylvania on the road to reducing its carbon footprint.”

The Leaders Summit on Climate will focus on the urgency of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and the economic benefits of transitioning to clean energy, including job creation.

According to a fact sheet released by the White House, in 2019 almost 94,000 Pennsylvanians had jobs in the clean-energy sector.

Barlow thinks transitioning to a clean-energy economy is critical for the Commonwealth’s economic future.

“I see new solar industries popping up all over the place, wind industries,” Barlow observed. “So, the transition for Pennsylvania is, if anything, necessary. The fossil fuel industries are not going to support us in the long term.”

The Biden administration’s American Jobs Plan invests in creating more clean-energy jobs in Pennsylvania, through tax credits for clean-energy generation and manufacturing.

The effects of climate change are already being felt in Pennsylvania and worldwide, but combatting it has become a partisan issue, making progress difficult.

Barlow believes the new federal commitment can help build new momentum.

“I hope Pennsylvania joins in and becomes a partner with the federal government on this issue,” Barlow stated. “And if that happens, then we have a brighter future to look forward to.”

Geneva takes the win over Grove City 24-17!

Geneva arrived at Reeves Field ready play tonight against Grove City.  The last time the Golden Tornadoes were able to conquer the Wolverines was in 2016. Geneva got points on the board early in the first with a 75 yard drive, which set their momentum for the rest of the game.  The Golden Tornadoes were able to tack on another touchdown and a field goal in the second, although the Wolverines responded with their first touchdown in the game, as well as a field goal.  The first half ended with a score of Geneva 17 Grove City 10. In the second half, Geneva managed to score early to increase their lead.  Grove City put up a fight and made some big plays, although they ultimately only gained one more touchdown.  The final score was Geneva 24 Grove City 17.  Hear the post game from Beaver County Radio announcers Bob Barrickman and Bruce Frey below.

Listen to the post game here: