Beaver County Jail escapee back in custody

(Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)

John Broman was taken into custody this morning after Hopewell Township Police  received information  and located him at a residence on Lexington Drive. Hopewell was assisted by Aliquippa and Center Twp. Police, the Beaver County Sheriff’s Department, and Beaver County Detectives. He has been returned to the custody of the county jail. He escaped from the jail yesterday after being arraigned.

Trump finally faces reality — amid talk of early ouster

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is back on Twitter praising those who voted for him and calling them “American Patriots.” Trump’s comments Friday come a day after he acknowledged his electoral defeat amid growing talk in Washington of trying to force him from office early. On Thursday, Trump called for “healing and reconciliation” after a mob of his supporters assaulted the Capitol on Wednesday. But on Friday, Trump was back to division. Instead of offering condolences to the police officer who died from injuries sustained during the riot, Trump took to Twitter to commend the “great American Patriots” who voted for him. He said ”they will not be disrespected or treated unfairly.”

House Democrats discussing swift action to impeach Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are discussing whether to move forward with impeaching President Donald Trump if his Cabinet doesn’t try to remove him for the mob assault on the U.S. Capitol. House Democrats are set to hold a caucus meeting Friday to discuss their options. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer are also calling for Trump’s Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to the Constitution to force Trump from office before President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated on Jan. 20. If that doesn’t happen, Pelosi says impeachment could begin. The House already impeached Trump in 2019, but the Republican-led Senate acquitted him in early 2020.

The Latest: Pelosi lowers Capitol flags in honor of officer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout of the storming of the Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):

10 a.m.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says those responsible for police officer Brian Sicknick’s death from the siege at the Capitol by a mob loyal to President Donald Trump “must be brought to justice.”

Pelosi said Friday she was lowering flags at the Capitol in his honor.

Sicknick died “after defending the Capitol complex and protecting those who serve and work here. The perpetrators of Officer Sicknick’s death must be brought to justice,” she said.

Pro-Trump supporters were urged on by the president Wednesday to the Capitol where Congress was tallying the Electoral College votes to confirm Democrat Joe Biden’s election.

Five people are now dead from the violent melee.

“The violent and deadly act of insurrection targeting the Capitol, our temple of American Democracy, and its workers was a profound tragedy and stain on our nation’s history,” Pelosi said.

Fetterman taking steps toward running for US Senate in 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — John Fetterman, Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor, is taking a definitive step toward running for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2022. Fetterman said Friday he’s exploring a run for U.S. Senate. Previously, Fetterman had said that he was considering running for either governor or U.S. Senate in 2022. But Fetterman says he’s no longer interested in running for governor. He says he’ll have a final decision in the coming weeks. Both offices, governor and U.S. Senate, are coming open in 2023. Fetterman, the former mayor of small-town Braddock, near Pittsburgh, came in third in 2016′s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate before running successfully for lieutenant governor in 2018.

Pennsylvania: Send elementary students back to school

Pennsylvania: Send elementary students back to school
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press
Pennsylvania health and education officials say schools should consider a return to in-person instruction for elementary-age students. That’s a change from previous state guidance that recommended online-only education in areas of the state where the coronavirus is raging. State officials now want schools to consider bringing elementary students back to the classroom, saying that’s where they belong. The state’s largest teachers union is panning the new guidance. The state made the announcement Thursday as health officials said a new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Pennsylvania for the first time.

US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly loss since spring

US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly loss since spring
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,00 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses. The unemployment rate stayed at 6.7%, the first time it hasn’t fallen since April. Friday’s figures from the Labor Department suggest that employers have rehired roughly all the workers they can afford to after having laid off more than 22 million in the spring — the worst such loss on record. The economy still has 9.9 million fewer jobs than it did before the pandemic sent it sinking into a deep recession nearly a year ago.

Police officer’s death intensifies Capitol siege questions

Police officer’s death intensifies Capitol siege questions
By LISA MASCARO and MATTHEW DALY Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A police officer has died from injuries sustained as President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol, intensifying questions about the defeated president’s remaining days in office and the ability of the Capitol police to secure the area. The U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement that Officer Brian D. Sicknick died Thursday after being injured “while physically engaging with protesters” during the Wednesday riot. He is the fifth person to die in the melee. Discussions are underway about Trump’s fitness to remain in office. One Republican lawmaker publicly joined Democrats in calling for the 25th Amendment to be invoked to force Trump out. Meanwhile, Trump promised an “orderly transition” on Jan. 20 when President-elect Joe Biden is to be inaugurated.

Pa. Department of Health Confirms First Case with the COVID-19 Variant

Department of Health Confirms First Case with the COVID-19 Variant
Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today announced the first confirmed case of the COVID-19 variant, SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7, in Pennsylvania. The confirmed case is in Dauphin County. This variant is the same one that was first discovered in England in December.

This individual tested positive after known international exposure. A case investigation and contact tracing were performed to identify, inform and monitor anyone who was in close contact with this individual. The individual had mild symptoms, which have since been resolved while they completed their isolation at home.

“Pennsylvania has been preparing for this variant by working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and has been sending 10-35 random samples biweekly to the CDC since November to study sequencing and detect any potential cases for this new COVID-19 variant,” Dr. Levine said. “Public health experts are in the early stages of working to better understand this new variant, how it spreads and how it affects people who are infected with it.

“There is still much to learn about this new variant, so we need to remain vigilant and continue to urge Pennsylvanians to stop the spread by washing their hands, practicing social distancing, avoiding gatherings, downloading COVID Alert PA and answering the call. Stay calm, stay alert and stay safe.”

The COVID-19 virus, also known as SARS-CoV-2, mutates regularly as virus mutation is common. According to the CDC, this new variant was recognized in the United Kingdom in mid-December 2020. As public health experts continue to study this new variant, they expect that all currently available diagnostic tests will detect the variant as COVID-19 and that the COVID-19 vaccines with federal Emergency Use Authorizations will remain effective against this variant as well.

The Wolf Administration stresses the role Pennsylvanians play in helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
  • Cover any coughs or sneezes with your elbow, not your hands.
  • Clean surfaces frequently.
  • Stay home to avoid spreading COVID-19, especially if you are unwell.
  • If you must go out, you are required to wear a mask when in a business or where it is difficult to maintain proper social distancing.
  • Download the COVID Alert PA app and make your phone part of the fight. The free app can be found in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store by searching for “covid alert pa”.

Updated Coronavirus Links: Press Releases, State Lab Photos, Graphics

CCBC ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT’S AND DEAN’S LISTS FOR FALL 2020 SEMESTER

Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) is proud to release 313 names of both full-time and part-time students who achieved either President’s List or Dean’s List honors for the fall 2020 semester.

To be named to the President’s List, students must have completed at least 12 hours of credit-bearing courses in which performance grades are awarded and have received a 3.75 grade-point average or above for the semester. Dean’s List honorees must have completed at least 12 hours of credit-bearing courses in which performance grades are awarded and have received a 3.25 to 3.74 grade-point average for the semester.

The following part-time students were named to the President’s List:

Alexa Baldwin 

Selena Beaver

Marisha Cautilli

Nicholas Chaney

Bailey Cheuvront

Michael Clagg

Samantha Cole

Sarah Dalzotto

Michael Danko

Michael DePace

Marissa Friday

April Gallagher

Christine Giles

Ameerah Godwin

Shyra Goe

Abigail Gouldsbarry

Rebecca Henry

Aileen Jarecki

Harlee Johns

Marlee Kerlin

Alison Leihgeber

Amalia Lillios

Madelyn Lubinsky

Danielle Marek

Tanner Mathos

Lamont McKinnon

Cheryl Mecannic

Jessica Moore

Rachel Mukandayisenga

Juliana Peccon

Fiona Quinn

Jennifer Reich

Julie Saturley

Gerry Sonsini

Christian Valento

Richard Vardzel

Reilly Vicznesky

Diana Woodske

The following full-time students were named to the President’s List:

John Adams

Tiffany Alderson

Jenna Anderson

Rebekah Andrews

Kayla Androlia

Ryan Ball

Paige Bartley

Charles Bateson

Nathan Beaver

Kerry Beightley

Shaun Bergin

Gianni Bertucci

John Blazier

Bret Brady

Brenden Bruce

Jordan Bruce

Madison Bruce

Scotti Burnsworth

Aden Busby

Ryan Busby

Sean Busby

Alexis Cain

Avery Cantwell

Daniel Carr

Adam Carver

Mike Cavanah

Aracely Chace-Escobedo

Nolan Colaric

Kody Cook

Alec Coulter

Jamie Crappio

Christina Curtaccio

Desirae Davis

Ayme de Freitas Lance

Matthew Deighton

Kelsey Dickinson

Matthew Diecks

Michael Dierdorf

Dillon Dougherty

Natalie Dubovi

Eponine Farber

Shayna Fenstermaker

Lori Ferry

Kaitlyn Finnegan

Carmyne Fynn

Angela Gasper

Melissa Geier

Alexis Geimer

Lauren Gordon

Tre Hairston

Allieba Hameed

Desiree Herman 

Mikayla Higginbotham

Tesa Hill

Emmalee Hindman

Heather Hitt

Samantha Hysong

Ashanti Jackson

Alissa Jacobs

Jeannea Jarboe

Jonnie Kardeen

Trevor Keriotis

Mark Keyser

Lydia Kingston

James Kline

Nikita Kliuyeu

Raquel Kossler

Elaina Kuhni

Aleksi Kulesza

Jacob Leighlitner

Rosanna Lerini

Rachel Lewis

Kaitlyn Lore

Stephanie Lossing

William Lott

Cade MacQueen

Miranda Mann

William Mann

Grant Martin

Hannah May

Falynn McCarrell

Adrian McDowell

Conner McQuiston

Christopher McQuown

Nathaniel Medvit

Allison Mesinere

Jacob Moldovan

Mackenzie Morrell

Ty Morrison

Sarah Mraovich

Jayme Murphy 

Andrew Murray

Shawn Murray

Peter Nagy

Alain Niyibizi

Erica Niznik

Hannah Nuzzo

Haley O’Donnell

Reese O’Leary

Ryan O’Neill-Moon

Abigail Paddock

Hayley Pauvlinch

Angelo Peluso

Ariel Peters

Eva Pratte

Chloe Pyle

Rachael Ranone

Cora Reddinger

Maureen Regis

Abigail Ronk

Sophia Rosati

Meghan Rosendale

Brianna Rudisill

Emily Sample

Payton Schilling

Gerard Schleicher

Madison Sheridan

RiChardinae Siebenlist

David Smith

Lauren Smith-Powell

Jacob Sobjak

Mary Statti

Brooke Stebick

Hunter Stevick

Cameron Stone

Gabriella Testa

Adam Thomas 

Brandon Thompson

Nathan Todd

Eric Trehar

Mikayla Tritt

Hannah Webb

Tate Webb

Emily Weyman

Jocelyn Whalen

Allison White

Jennifer White

Olivia Whiteleather

Alexander Wilkinson

Michael Williams

Skylar Wisham

Wesley Womer

James Young

Bethany Zaborowski

Carley Zak

Ashlee Zakrzewski

Alexis Zurynski

 The following part-time students were named to the Dean’s List:

Karina Amani

Joseph Anderson

Justice Bentz

Alyssia Bordeaux

Amanda Cantelmi

Angelea Cello

Kelsey Crocker

Nicole Dambaugh

Ashley Dixon

Nya Felouzis 

Kenny Gawley

Amber Gessner

Emily Kaelin

Blake Kitt

Marissa Kuziak

Hunter Lasher

Erin Luce

Sarah Rae Matson

Abigail McAfee

Daniel McElhinny

Amanda Mincenberg

Wyatt Patterson

Cassandra Plance

Priya Runner

McKayla Scott

John Sears

Danette Sigut

Brittany Smith

Alexandra Soos

Andrew Stefanick

Matthew Summers

Merissa Sunday

Heather Tame

Michelle Tatum

Francis Todorich

Lester Valdez

Antonette Valentino

Lindsay Wigner

Matthew Willer

Emily Worst

Joshua Wright

Britney Yasick

The following full-time students were named to the Dean’s List:

Tyrese Abercrombie

Trent Adams

Raven Barlow

Evan Barton

Zachery Barton

Joshua Bergfelt

Tersha Bowser

Bridget Boyles

Alyssa Cameron

Timothy Ceratti

Blaze Chambers

Michael Champ

Tyler Chandler

Hailey Cole

KayLee Cottage

Lucille Coyle

Michael Cynkar

Allison Daugherty

Trevor Davison

Ashleigh Dawson

Zachary Deem

Gabriela DiNunno

Gabrielle Dombrowski

Jessica Edmiston

Kristina Edwards

Morgan Eisenhauer

Jenna Engel

Casey Farkasovsky

Mackenzie Fasone

Kayla Finley

Sarah Fisher

Jada Flaherty

Marissa Gibboney

Kyleigh Gibson

Janey Gonzalez

Dante Guido

Brooke Haller

Kyle Hanes

Brittany Hemer

Makayla Herron

Teresa Husvar

Tori Jackson

Emily Jezowicz

Danielle Kotyk

Emily Kunzmann

Riley Lapergola

Cody Lapic

Matthew Leininger

Vincent Mastrangelo

Madison Maxwell

Andrew McEachern

Blake McElhaney

Samuel McQuiston

Michael Mellor

Macey Mesinere

Thera Miller-Daudet

Kelli Pappas

Olivia Parrish

Isaac Perkins

Mariel Piche

Amanda Poplin

Aaron Posteraro

Katie Prince

Jill Priolo

Matthew Ray

Emily Reckner

Brenda Regas

Scott Robinson

Colton Rossi

Christopher Saquin

Nathan Schad

Madelyn Schultz

Sidnee Scurlock

Serenity Short

Rylie Shutika

Christina Slota

Deveran Smith

Rose Stone

Erica Suttelle

Angelica Taylor

Keeley Tecza

Anna Townley

Tyler Ursida

Cierra Vescio

Zachary Whalen

Courtney Wilson