Lawrence County Health officials are confirming their first positive coronavirus test. Commissioners Chairman Morgan Boyd said P-E-M-A officials let them know about the first confirmed case this week. Boyd says it was only a matter of time and that we are all in this together.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH, 2020
TODAY – PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH – 67.
TONIGHT – PERIODS OF RAIN. LOW NEAR 50.
FRIDAY – OVERCAST. HIGH – 63.
SATURDAY – REMAINING CLOUDY. THUNDERSTORMS
DEVELOPING IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH – 67.
SUNDAY – SOME MORNING LIGHT RAIN. HIGH – 67.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration reported four more coronavirus-related deaths in Pennsylvania on Wednesday and ordered residents of Lehigh and Northampton counties to stay home, with few exceptions. Before Wednesday, Wolf’s orders covered eight counties, including Philadelphia, Allegheny County and Philadelphia’s four heavily populated suburban counties. The 10 counties account for half of Pennsylvania’s 12.8 million residents and 80% of its more than 1,120 coronavirus cases. Lawmakers also passed a measure to delay Pennsylvania’s primary election by five weeks, potentially past the spike of the state’s spreading coronavirus cases. Wolf plans to sign it.
Injured Penguins F Guentzel on schedule for possible return
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins All-Star forward Jake Guentzel’s recovery from shoulder surgery is on schedule, opening the door for him to play at some point this season should the NHL return to play. General manager Jim Rutherford says Guentzel has not endured any setbacks since undergoing surgery on Dec. 31. Guentzel injured the shoulder when he awkwardly slammed into the end boards shortly after scoring his 20th goal of the season against Ottawa on Dec. 30. The 25-year-old had been selected to the All-Star team for the first time just hours before the injury.
$2 trillion virus rescue bill hits late snags in Senate
By ANDREW TAYLOR and LISA MASCARO Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders are racing to unravel last-minute snags in a $2 trillion economic rescue package to ease the financial pain of the coronavirus epidemic. The measure is the largest economic relief bill in history. Both parties’ leaders are pushing for quick passage so they can get the legislation to the House and freed up for the country. But several conservative Republican senators want late changes. They say the bill as written could provide an incentive for companies to lay off workers. They want the bill altered to ensure that employees don’t earn more money if they’re laid off than if they’re working.
Pennsylvania lawmakers delay primary to June 2 over COVID-19 outbreak
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania lawmakers delay primary to June 2 over COVID-19 outbreak.
Goodell orders all NFL team facilities closed for 2 weeks
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has instructed the 32 teams to close their facilities to all but a select few employees by 6 p.m. Wednesday. In a memo to the teams, Goodell said the restrictions meant as a safeguard against the new coronavirus will be in force until at least April 8. Then the league will re-evaluate, using advice from medical experts and health authorities. The few exceptions include trainers and doctors treating players, security and technology personnel.
Police: Washington State safety Bryce Beekman found dead
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State senior defensive back Bryce Beekman has died. Police in Pullman, Washington, say the 22-year-old Beekman was found dead in his apartment Tuesday afternoon. Police Chief Gary Jenkins says there is no sign of foul play. Jenkins says more information will be released by the Whitman County coroner’s office. Beekman started all 13 games last season for Washington State after transferring from Arizona Western College. He was expected to be part of an experienced Washington State secondary going into this season.
(Beaver Falls, Pa.) The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the remainder of the Bucco Rewind Series of Games. You can listen to the games on 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, and 99.3 FM. It all gets under way with Game 7 of the 1960 World Series Thursday March 26, 2020 at 1 pm. The entire schedule and dates are below:
Thursday, 3/26 – 1PM – 1960 World Series Game 7
Monday, 3/30 – 8PM – 1990 NLCS Game 5
Thursday, 4/2 – 1PM – Wildcard 10/1/13
Wednesday, 4/8– 8PM – 1991 NLCS Game 1
Monday, 4/13 – 8PM – 1991 NLCS Game 4
Wednesday, 4/15 – 8PM – 1979 World Series Game 2
Monday, 4/20 – 8PM – 1979 World Series Game 5
Wednesday, 4/22 – 8PM – 1979 World Series Game 6
Monday, 4/27 – 8PM – 1979 World Series Game 7
Wednesday, April 29 – 8PM – TBD