No Additional Charges in Trump Hush Money Probe

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors in New York have decided not to file any additional charges in their investigation of illegal hush money payments orchestrated by President Donald Trump’s lawyer before the 2016 election. That’s according to two people who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. They were briefed on the decision but were not authorized to speak about it publicly. Michael Cohen pleaded guilty last year to violating campaign finance law by arranging the payments.

Online Casino-Style Gambling Now Available Around the Clock in PA

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Online casino-style gambling is now available around the clock in Pennsylvania. Regulators said Thursday that two casinos passed this week’s tests to begin operating online gambling portals 24 hours a day for patrons statewide who are at least 21 years old. Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware are the only other states where it is legal. Parx Casino and Penn National’s Hollywood Casino are now operating online casino games on websites and mobile applications.

Winners were a plenty at Friendly Federal Credit Union as the Pirates Treasure Chest made an appearance.

(Aliquippa, Pa.) Friendly Federal Credit Union was the next stop on the Beaver County Radio Pittsburgh Pirates Chest 2019 tour.  Beaver County Radio’s Frank Sparks, host of Teleforum and Ed Hermick did a live broadcast from the Aliquippa location from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

The treasure chest was’t the only star of the show as it was Kid’s Day at Friendly Federal Credit Union. Friendly had drawings for prizes for the kids and they all received a free school bag. There were refreshments provided for everyone to enjoy. After having snacks the kids and parents were able to burn off those extra calories by spinning the Beaver County Radio Personality Prize Wheel and answering trivia questions for the opportunity to pick a prize from the treasure chest.

Check out all of the photos of the fun at Friendly below……..

Survey: Almost 1 in 10 in PA Scammed by Robocalls

As Congress takes up legislation (HR 3375) to prevent robocalls this week, a new survey says too many Pennsylvanians are vulnerable to phone scams, and 9% of respondents said they’ve fallen for one. AARP Pennsylvania is urging them to report scam calls to local and federal authorities, to help reduce their frequency and hold scammers accountable. More from Jenn Stanley…

State Supreme Court Overturns Lower Court Decisions on Paid Sick Leave

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s highest court is overturning lower court decisions and ruling that Pittsburgh has the authority to require paid sick leave for workers. Wednesday’s ruling by the state Supreme Court lets the city’s 2015 ordinance stand. Mayor William Peduto is calling it a huge win for people who live and work in Pittsburgh.

ATV Rider Killed After Being Struck by Another Vehicle

MARIANNA, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say an ATV rider was killed when he was thrown off it and struck by another vehicle on a road in western Pennsylvania. Marianna police say borough resident Tyler Raymond Markoff was driving his ATV on Rosewood Avenue when it overturned around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday as he tried to make a right turn. Markoff landed in the opposite lane of traffic and ended up in the path of the other vehicle. Markoff was taken to a hospital but later died there. No other injuries were reported.

Baby Born In New Castle Convenience Store Bathroom Dies

A baby who was born in a convenience store bathroom in New Castle has died. Emergency responders say they found the boy’s mother giving her son CPR in the women’s restroom at a Sheetz store in Lawrence County on Tuesday. Emergency responders say they found the boy’s mother giving her son CPR in the women’s restroom on Tuesday. Shenango Fire District Chief David Rishel tells the New Castle News the woman told responders she did not know she was pregnant.

Ambridge and Baden Libraries Upset with School Board’s Decision to Cut Funding

(Photos, taken by Sandy Giordano, of Charlene Geffel addressing the board)

BOTH THE AMBRIDGE AND BADEN LIBRARIES ARE UPSET WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD’S DECISION TO CUT FUNDING. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…