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Democrats, GOP far apart as virus aid talks intensify

Democrats, GOP far apart as virus aid talks intensify
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent
WASHINGTON (AP) — The differences in Washington over the next coronavirus aid package are vast. Democrats propose $3 trillion in relief. Republicans have a $1 trillion counteroffer. And millions of Americans’ jobless benefits, school reopenings and eviction protections are at stake. The White House negotiators are returning to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to meet at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office. It’s apparent that Democrats have the leverage. Republicans are so divided over the prospect of big government spending they are leaving Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell with a severely weakened hand as a $600 federal unemployment assistance and eviction protections expire Friday.

Healthy Penguins wary of upstart Canadiens as playoffs begin

Healthy Penguins wary of upstart Canadiens as playoffs begin
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
The Pittsburgh Penguins are healthy but wary heading into a playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens were the last team to qualify for the play-in tournament and feature a roster that’s long on youth and short on experience. Pittsburgh will have All-Star forward Jake Guentzel back after undergoing shoulder surgery on New Year’s Eve. The Penguins also have depth in goal with two-time Stanley Cup winner Matt Murray and All-Star Tristan Jarry. Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby is also expected to play after missing time during training camp with an undisclosed injury.

Pennsylvania reports more than 1,100 new virus cases

Pennsylvania reports more than 1,100 new virus cases
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania has reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus infections for the third time in less than a week and the sixth time this month as some regions of the state continue to see rising case numbers. The state Health Department said Tuesday that an additional 1,120 people tested have positive for the virus, raising the statewide total to more than 109,000 since the beginning of the pandemic. Health officials reported 24 new deaths, raising the death toll to 7,146.

Steelers sign RB Wendell Smallwood to 1-year deal

Steelers sign RB Wendell Smallwood to 1-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed running back Wendell Smallwood to a one-year deal, giving the backfield a bit of experienced depth heading into training camp. Smallwood joins a group that includes James Conner, Benny Snell Jr., Jaylen Samuels and rookie Anthony McFarland. The 26-year-old Smallwood played for Philadelphia for 2016-18 after being taken in the fifth round of the 2016 draft out of West Virginia. His rookie season included running for 79 yards and a touchdown against the Steelers. His rushing total in that game remains a career high.

Indianapolis Indians minor league team to discuss name

Indianapolis Indians minor league team to discuss name
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Indians baseball team say they will form a committee to consider changing the team’s longtime name. Team officials say the name is derived from Indiana, which translates to “land of the Indians,” and the city name, which translates to “city of Indians.” It has been used since 1902. The team is the Triple A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It is the most recent sports franchise with a Native American name to consider a change amid criticism that the names are insensitive or racist.

Barr condemns ‘rioters’ in much-anticipated House testimony

Barr condemns ‘rioters’ in much-anticipated House testimony
By ERIC TUCKER, MARY CLARE JALONICK and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr is defending the aggressive federal law enforcement response to civil unrest in America, saying “violent rioters and anarchists have hijacked legitimate protests” sparked by George Floyd’s death at the hands of police. Barr told members of the House Judiciary Committee at a much-anticipated election year hearing Tuesday the violence taking place in Portland, Oregon, and other cities is disconnected from Floyd’s killing, He described Floyd’s death as a “horrible” event that prompted a necessary national reckoning on the relationship between the Black community and law enforcement. Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler says Barr has “aided and abetted” President Donald Trump’s worst impulses.

MLB temporarily suspends Marlins season through the weekend

MLB temporarily suspends Marlins season through the weekend
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer
MIAMI (AP) — Major League Baseball has temporarily suspended the Miami Marlins’ season through Sunday because of their worsening coronavirus outbreak. And the three remaining games in this week’s New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies series also were postponed because of virus worries. In a statement Tuesday, MLB said it wanted to allow the Marlins time to focus on providing care for their players and plan for a resumption of play early next week. The Marlins remained stranded in Philadelphia, where they played last weekend. The Phillies-Yankees games through Thursday were postponed “out of an abundance of caution,” MLB said, although no Phillies players have tested positive.

Hopewell Township Police Chief Brian Uhrmacher Honored 

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Hopewell Twp., Pa.) Hopewell Township Police Chief Brian Uhrmacher was honored  by the Beaver Valley Police Chiefs Association prior to  last night’s township meeting. Family, friends, fellow officers and township residents were on hand for the presentation outside the municipal complex. New Sewickley Township Police Chief Ron Leindecker presented Chief Uhrmacher with a plaque  honoring him for 34 years as a police officer.  According to  a brief biography of Chief Uhrmacher , a New York State native, he started dispatching police calls  after he graduated high school in 1982. Community policing has always been his focus and he spent 28 years as an officer in his hometown. Uhrmacher and his family now considers Hopewell Township their new hometown. He was hired in 2015 as Hopewell’s new chief.  He’s an active member of the Beaver County Community law Enforcement Coalition, the Beaver Valley Chiefs of Police Association, the county police memorial committee, and a board member of the PA Chiefs of Police Association.

Hopewell Commissioners Approve Water Shed Resolution

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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Hopewell Twp., Pa.) Hopewell Township Commissioners at last night’s meeting adopted a resolution  to  obtain  a $142,800  grant  through the Commonwealth Financing Authority . The funds will be used for a watershed  at the Community Park where an amphitheater will be built. The township engineer from  HRG, Inc. told the commissioners  a meeting concerning the DCNR grant for the amphitheater  and a meeting with Recreational Resources  USA is needed to finalize plans for the project.

State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement July 24 – 26: 1,709 Compliance Checks and 64 Warnings

State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement July 24 – 26: 1,709 Compliance Checks and 64 Warnings
 
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers visited 1,709 licensed liquor establishments from Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26 to ensure businesses are abiding by COVID-19 mitigation requirements that include social distancing, masking, and other health and safety requirements of the liquor code.
Liquor Control Enforcement Officers issued 64 warnings for failing to follow COVID-19 requirements. Compliance checks are unannounced and can occur anywhere in the commonwealth, although the focus is on areas experiencing higher coronavirus transmission rates.
Among other requirements, all businesses and employees in the restaurant and retail food service industry authorized to conduct in-person activities are mandated to:
  • Require all customers to wear masks while entering, exiting or otherwise traveling throughout the restaurant or retail food service business (face masks may be removed while seated). Further, employees are required to wear masks at all times.
  • Provide at least six feet between parties at tables or physical barriers between customers where booths are arranged back to back.
  • Ensure maximum occupancy limits for indoor and outdoor areas are posted and enforced.
Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement | July 24-26, 2020
ENFORCEMENT OFFICE
​TOTAL LICENSEE CHECKS
WARNINGS RELATED TO COVID-19 MITIGATION EFFORTS
NOTICES OF VIOLATION RELATED TO COVID-19 MITIGATION EFFORTS
1-Philadelphia
​367
7
0
2-Wilkes-Barre
378
4
0
3-Harrisburg
54
7
0
4-Pittsburgh
383
18
0
5-Altoona
100
6
0
6-Williamsport
81
3
0
7-Punxsutawney
59
4
0
8-Erie
81
6
0
9-Allentown
206
9
0
TOTALS
1,709
64
0
Violators may face administrative citation by the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement. Continued violations put an establishment’s liquor license at risk, either through the citation process or upon application for renewal. More information is available on the enforcement page of the state police COVID-19 portal.
Complaints regarding licensees not complying with COVID-19 mitigation mandates may be directed to the BLCE at 1-800-932-0602 or reported through the BLCE’s online complaint form.