PA State Rep. Jim Struzzi: Bring Back Whole Milk To Pennsylvania Schools

Supporters of dairy farming in Pennsylvania are asking for more support from state lawmakers for the industry. At a rally at the state Capitol Tuesday, the executive director of the P-A Dairyman’s Association, Dave Smith, says they need whole milk available again in schools across Pennsylvania. Right now, only one-percent or skim milk is available and if kids don’t like the taste they stop drinking any milk at home at all. House Resolution 402 is sponsored by Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), who says he strongly supports the effort to ensure whole milk would once again be available to school children…

The group is also asking for support for a measure that would stop calling milk alternatives, like almond or cashew milk, from being labeled as milk.

Bill Requiring Drivers to Remove Ice and Snow From Vehicles Before Driving One Step Closer To Law

A measure requiring drivers to remove ice and snow from their vehicles before driving is a step closer to law. Senate Bill 114 moved through the Senate Transportation Committee Tuesday and is off to the full chamber for a potential vote. The measure would give drivers 24 hours after a storm to clean their vehicles off. This bill would increase the penalty to 15-hundred dollars if ice or snow from a vehicle strikes another car or pedestrian, causing injury.

S. SGT DYLAN ELCHIN Memorial Ride June 22, 2019

1st Annual Memorial Ride honoring  S. SGT DYLAN ELCHIN June 22, 2019

Begins and ends at Saxons Club, 112 Simes Ave., Rochester PA 15074

Kick-stands up at 12:30

TACO BAR dinner at 4:00

FEE: Bikes $20  Rider $5 Non-Rider $15

The DJ is Tom Wallace

Chinese Auction, 50/50 and Bake Sale

100% of Profit goes to the FOOT STEPS OF THE FALLEN MEMORIAL in Beaver, PA.

For more information or to donate, please contact Ben Langer 724-333-4974

www.beaverwarmemorial.org 

Volunteer for Condordia Tele-Caregivers.

Volunteer for Condordia Tele-Caregivers.

That ONE PHONE CALL could make a DIFFERENCE in one’s daily life!

Tele-Caregivers is a FREE program and is designed to help people stay safe and comfortable in their own home.

We’re in need of volunteers to make phone calls each morning to homebound elderly and/or others who live alone just to make sure they’re safe and secure.

The calls are designed to make the recipients feel safe and to perhaps identify an emergency situation.  All it takes is a 2-3 minute morning call between the hours of 8-10 AM to clients who meet the criteria.

VOLUNTEERING IS GOOD FOR OUR MIND AND BODY,

If you or someone you know would like to sign-up to be a volunteer or if you know someone in need of a friendly morning call, please contact us at 724-352-6260 or toll free at 1-866-352-6260 for more information.

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City of Pittsburgh Reveals Cost of Michael Rosfeld Murder Trial

The City of Pittsburgh is revealing how much the Michael Rosfeld murder trial cost. Officials announced today it paid just over one-and-a-half-million-dollars during last year’s trial against the former police officer who killed 17-year-old Antwon Rose. The bulk of the cost went to pay police overtime, with smaller amounts covering the cost of fire crews and emergency medical crews. The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office spent about 500-thousand-dollars during that time. Rosfeld was found not guilty.

Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh Announces Big Multi-Million-Dollar Hotel Project

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania casino has announced plans to break ground on a $60 million hotel project. The Rivers Casino Pittsburgh says the 219-room, four-star property to be built in the North Shore will be called “The Landing Hotel Pittsburgh.” Officials say they expect the seven-story project to bring about 128 new hotel and casino jobs along with 1,400 temporary construction jobs.

Pulaski Township Man Wanted For Rape of Girl

A Pulaski Township man is wanted for the alleged rape of a 13 year old girl. The criminal complaint filed by Pulaski Township police also alleges that 19 year old Maverick Joseph Conners gave the teen alcohol and cocaine before the alleged sexual assault took place, knowing how old she was. The incident took place in June of last year. A warrant has been issued for Conners’ arrest on two counts each of statutory sexual assault and sexual assault along with a number of other charges.

Flight From Pittsburgh International Airport Forced to Land Because of Drunken Man

A flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Dallas was forced to make an emergency landing because a belligerent passenger started becoming aggressive. The Oklahoma City Police Department released body camera video showing 32-year-old Brandon Cordell Ganus being escorted off the plane after he was aggressive toward passengers and crew, hitting one of them. A police report noted Ganus was allegedly “bellowing an obscenity laden tirade that could be heard throughout the plane.” And police noted the smell of alcohol from Ganus was “overpowering.”