(Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)
Author: Beaver County Radio
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):
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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
- Daily COVID-19 Report
- Press releases regarding coronavirus
- Latest information on the coronavirus
- Photos of the state’s lab in Exton (for download and use)
- Coronavirus and preparedness graphics (located at the bottom of the page)
- Community preparedness and procedures materials
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