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AP source: Saints, Brees agree on 2-year, $50 million deal

AP source: Saints, Brees agree on 2-year, $50 million deal
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Saints and record-setting quarterback Drew Brees have agreed on a two-year, $50 million contract. A person familiar with the situation spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday because the deal has not been announced. Brees has said repeatedly that he is taking career decision one year at a time. His new contract gives the 41-year-old, 19-year veteran the leverage to decide after this season whether he wants to continue playing. Brees is the NFL’s all-time leader in completions with 6,867, yards passing with 77,416, and touchdowns with 547.

Panthers: Newton can seek trade; QB says didn’t request it

Panthers: Newton can seek trade; QB says didn’t request it
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers are moving on from Cam Newton. The team says it has given Newton permission to seek a trade. The quarterback responded on responded saying he never requested one. Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said via Twitter that the team is working with Newton and his agent to find the best fit for him moving forward. Hurney added that Newton “will always be a Carolina Panther in our hearts.” Newton responded on Twitter by telling the Panthers to “stop the word play” and that the team is trying to manipulate the narrative and act like he wanted a trade.

Steelers place LB Shazier on reserve/retired list

Steelers place LB Shazier on reserve/retired list
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed the inside linebacker Ryan Shazier on the reserved/retired list. But the team says the move doesn’t rule out the possibility of Shazier playing again. Shazier spent the last two seasons on the Physically Unable to Perform list while recovering from a spinal injury suffered in December 2017. Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert called the move “a matter of protocol” that would ensure Shazier remains involved with the team. Shazier has made remarkable progress since the injury and has continued working out in hopes of one day being cleared to play again.

Coronavirus Scrambles Democratic Contest as 3 states Vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Election officials in Illinois scrambled to find alternate locations as nursing homes and other typical polling sites backed out amid concern over the coronavirus. There were signs of confusion about the changes on Tuesday morning. The director of communications for the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, Timna Axel, says voters have been calling the group’s hotline all morning to get help finding their polling places. Voting is going ahead in Arizona, Illinois and Florida despite virus fears. Joe Biden is hoping to widen his lead over Bernie Sanders in Tuesday’s Democratic presidential primary.

Trump Wants Quick Checks Sent to Public in Virus Response

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is asking Congress to unleash a torrent of emergency economic aid to help people through the financial storm of the coronavirus crisis. Sizable checks directly to Americans are part of the deal he wants. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says Trump wants the money sent to the public within two weeks. But the president has to deal with skepticism in Congress over the broad economic rescue package for businesses and taxpayers. The amount of the proposed checks hasn’t been disclosed but Mnuchin says it’s vital to get significant cash out to people quickly.

Ex-California Rep. Duncan Hunter Gets 11 Months in Prison

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Former California Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter has been sentenced to 11 months in prison after pleading guilty to misspending campaign funds. The ex-Marine’s attorneys had asked for home confinement. Prosecutors had asked for 14 months in prison. Hunter resigned from Congress in January after serving six terms representing one of Southern California’s last solidly Republican districts. The former Marine’s defense attorneys had asked for home confinement, citing his military service including fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. The funds bankrolled private school tuition for his children, his wife’s shopping sprees, weekend trips with his mistress and drinking parties in Washington.

UPDATE: Central Outreach Wellness Center in Aliquippa Open Again Today for COVID-19 Testing

(Photos of cars lined up for COVID-19 drive-thru testing at the Central Outreach Wellness Center in Aliquippa, taken by Sandy Giordano)

UPDATE: The Central Outreach Wellness Center in Aliquippa is back open for COVID-10 testing today…after running out of tests on opening day. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano was there this morning…and has this update. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

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Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro to talk Price Gouging with Frank Sparks on Teleforum Wednesday 3/18/20 at 10:10 a.m.

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Tune into 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA and 99.3 FM for a special interview with Pennsylvania  Attorney General Josh Shapiro. The Attorney General will join Frank Sparks on Teleforum Wednesday March 18, 2020 at 10:10 a.m. to talk about price gouging during the Corona Virus outbreak.

Attorney Shapiro will discuss attempts to gouge that have been reported to the Attorney General’s office and will also discuss tips to keep you safe from gouging at this very important time.

You can also listen to the interview as it is streaming Live on beavercountyradio.com

Hopewell Municipal Building Closed Until Further Notice

Hopewell Commissioners announced Monday afternoon that the municipal building will be closed to the public until further notice. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has more. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Catholic Diocese of Pgh Providing Guidance on Special Events In Church

The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is providing some guidance on how special events in the church will be handled amid the coronavirus spread. In a statement, Bishop David Zubik said baptisms will happen as small private family events to meet state and locally imposed crowd distance restrictions. Confirmation events set for March have been postponed while those scheduled for after April 1st will be determined in the future. Weddings and funerals will also occur, though those attending must number at or lower than the imposed crowd restrictions.