Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has declared a statewide state of emergency as the region prepares for the winter storm expected to blanket most of the state. The proclamation allows state and local authorities to respond to any unmet needs as quickly as possible. Wolf said in a press release – quote – “Declaring a state of emergency allows the commonwealth to deliver state resources wherever they’re needed as quickly as possible”. The storm is expected to impact much of the state.

The Penguins game scheduled for Sunday against the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center is currently still on, despite the massive storm expected to hit the East coast and potentially cripple the Washington D.C. area this weekend. The Capitals put out a statement this morning that said their games go on as scheduled, including Sunday’s 12:30 p.m. matinee against the Penguins. The Penguins, who host Vancouver at home on Saturday at 12:30, said they too will be keeping an eye on the situation.

(Beaver County, PA)  Huntington Bank, in conjunction with the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce  aired the first in a series of monthly radio shows designed to promote entrepreneurship and focus on the local Beaver County Business Community.  Sam Huston from Huntington Bank , Jack Manning from the Beaver County Chamber Of Commerce, and Mark Peterson from WBVP and WMBA were special guests on the program which was hosted by Mike Romigh, and part of the stations’ popular Teleforum  talk show.  On the third Thursday of Each month, in the nine O clock hour, different businesses will be featured as special guests.  The goal of Huntington Business Spotlight is to serve as an on air forum of sorts for existing and would be business owners to get advice and exchange ideas.

Beaver County Commissioners Chairwoman Sandie Egley is defending the salary that was approved by the county salary board yesterday, for the county’s new financial administrator. Ricardo Luckow will be paid 120-thousand dollars a year. The new salary is 41-thousand dollars more than was paid former financial administrator Vince LaVelle. LaValle’s salary was just over 78-thousand dollars a year. In an interview with Beaver County Radio’s Pat Septak this morning, Egley said the job requires that wage and that LaValle is worth every penny. Commissioner Tony Amadio told Mike Romigh on Teleforum today that he voted against the wage because he had a problem with the salary itself, and that his vote had nothing to do with the person who is currently in that position.

New Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy has declined to comment this morning on reports of a lawsuit that was filed by a former deputy sheriff, alleging wrongful termination and damages. Paul Clark worked for the sheriff’s office from July 2010 until January 4th, when Sheriff Tony Guy took office and fired him. According to the complaint, Clark claims he did his job without any complaints, but because of his Democratic Party ties, he was terminated. Sheriff Guy is a Republican. Clark also claims he was not given 30 days notice of termination or 30 days of paid leave. Beaver County Radio’s Pat Septak spoke with Sheriff Guy this morning and requested a comment, but after speaking with county solicitor Bernard Rabik, Guy declined to comment for legal reasons, although he did admit there’s a lot he wish he could say on the matter.