Author: Beaver County Radio

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 6PM Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 269 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

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ALLEGHENY            ARMSTRONG           BEAVER
BEDFORD              BLAIR               BUTLER
CAMBRIA              CAMERON             CENTRE
CLARION              CLEARFIELD          CLINTON
ELK                  FAYETTE             FOREST
FULTON               GREENE              HUNTINGDON
INDIANA              JEFFERSON           LAWRENCE
MIFFLIN              SOMERSET            VENANGO

Tuesday Teleforum with Tom Young

On Tuesday’s Teleforum program with Eddy Crow, Eddy welcomes Tom Young of First Consultants as his guest. The talk will be about financial security in these insecure times. Eddy will also have his thoughts about the latest Beaver County news stories; and probably some general goofiness to ease further into the week. Teleforum is every weekday from 9 till noon on AM1230, AM1460, and FM99.3 presented by St. Barnabas.

Beaver County Lions Club Community Blood Drive

Beaver County Lions Club Community Blood Drive
To make an appointment:
• Visit vitalant.org and click the “Schedule Now” button. On the new window, choose Donor Login (previous donor) or New Donor (haven’t donated with Vitalant before), and search with group code C2120036, or
• Call 412.209.7000
APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED
HOSTED BY: ROCHESTER – BEAVER LIONS CLUB
FRIDAY, JUNE 18 NOON TO 6 P.M. VFW POST #128 – ROCHESTER SOCIAL ROOM 179 VIRGINIA AVENUE ROCHESTER, PA 15074
To save time, complete your health history questionnaire online on the same day as your donation. Go to Vitalant.org, select Donate, then Health History Questionnaire, then Donor Pass for Pennsylvania. Bring the form to your appointment.
Vitalant is now testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Learn more at vitalant.org/antibodytest For more information or to schedule a donation, call 412.209.7000 or visit us at vitalant.org Find us @vitalant

Novavax: Large Study Finds COVID-19 Shot About 90% Effective

Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective
By LINDA A. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer
Vaccine maker Novavax says its shot is highly effective against COVID-19 and also protects against variants. The Maryland-based company on Monday announced results from a large, late-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico that found its vaccine was about 90% effective. Preliminary data also showed it was safe. Novavax previously released results from smaller studies in Britain and South Africa. The company plans by the end of September to file for emergency use authorization in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere. Novavax’s vaccine is made by growing harmless copies of the coronavirus spike protein in the laboratory.

Justices Defer Harvard Case On Race In College Admissions

Justices defer Harvard case on race in college admissions
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — With abortion and guns already on the agenda, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court is considering adding a third blockbuster issue: whether to ban consideration of race in college admissions. The justices Monday put off a decision about whether they will hear an appeal claiming Harvard discriminates against Asian American applicants, in a case that could have nationwide repercussions. The court asked the Justice Department to weigh in on the case, a process that typically takes several months. The presence of three appointees of former President Donald Trump could prompt the court to take up the case, even though it’s been only five years since its last decision in a Texas case about affirmative action in higher education.

Pa Rep. Aaron Bernstine: New Brighton Historical Society to receive $25,000 Towards Irish-Townsend House Rennovation

(New Brighton, Pa.) Pa State Rep Aaron Bernstine 10th District announced that the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission awarded a $25,000 grant to the New Brighton Historical Society.

The grant will go towards the historical society’s project of the preservation of the Irish-Townsend House.

Bernstine said via release that “The society provides a valuable service to our residents and the state grant will go toward preserving the history and heritage of Beaver County, which dates back more than 50 years,”. “It is very satisfying to know that we are giving a significant piece of local history a new, fresh look. I was pleased to advocate for this important funding.”

Funding under the program is available to nonprofit organizations and local governments for capital improvements on historic resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

Bernstine said that “Preserving the history of a place through its significant historic resources gives a community its unique character. Historic preservation provides a link to the roots of the community and its people,”

 

Pa State Troopers Find Marijuana On Floor At Rivers Casino

(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Pa State Police at the Rivers Casino are reporting that on Friday, June 11, 2021, at 4:34 PM a small amount of suspected marijuana was found on the floor of the Rivers Casino. Troopers were unable to determine whose it was, and the suspected marijuana was destroyed.

Fire reported at Taiwan 101 In Center Township Sunday

(Center Twp., Pa.) Center Township Fire Chief Bill Brucker reported Sunday evening that his department was called to the scene of a structure  fire at Taiwan 101 in Walmart Plaza in Center Twp. on Sunday afternoon at 3:41 PM.  He said new owners have  just taken over and the fire was in the kitchen.  Chief Brucker said the fire is under further investigation today to determine the cause.