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GOP Rep. Pete King Is First Republican to Back Assault Weapons Ban Bill

Congressman Pete King, R-N.Y., said Monday he is backing a bill in the House to ban assault weapons because he does not “see any need for them in everyday society.” King told the New York Daily News “They are weapons of mass slaughter,” after he became the first GOP representative to back the measure first rolled out in February by Congressman David Cicilline, D-R.I. The bill has 200 Democratic co-sponsors and seeks to ban semi-automatic firearms and large-capacity magazines. The measure has drawn renewed attention after the shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio earlier this month. King had been in favor of background checks for gun purchases, but the back-to-back shootings, which left 32 dead and dozens injured, pushed him to back the assault weapon bill. But even if the bill passes the House, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has said he will not bring the legislation to the Senate, and President Donald Trump says he opposes the bill.

Indiana State Trooper Gets Struck by Baby Diaper

After a dirty diaper smacked into his patrol car, an Indiana State Trooper issued a message. “Littering is always bad”.  After working the state fair in Indianapolis on Sunday, Indiana State Police Sergeant Stephen Wheeles was on his way home when a diaper came flying out of the car in front of him on I-65, hit the road a couple of times and struck the front of his patrol car before disappearing underneath his vehicle. The state trooper pulled over the vehicle and found a passenger in the backseat with a baby. The unnamed passenger wouldn’t admit that he had been changing the baby’s diaper, according to Wheeles. Instead, the man told Wheeles that he had rolled down the window and that the wind blew the diaper out. Wheeles let the man go on with his day — but not before giving him a ticket for littering.

Dems Trying to Mount a Comeback In Statehouses Across the Country

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats are mounting a comeback in statehouses across the country, pouring millions of dollars into state level races that the party has often ignored. Democrats are trying to gain ground in state legislatures ahead of a once-in-a-decade redistricting process that redraws congressional maps. The stakes are particularly high following a recent Supreme Court ruling that decided federal courts have no business policing political boundary disputes in many cases.

Things Returning Back to Normal in Baden After Hours-Long Standoff

Residents in Baden are moving back to normalcy after an hours-long standoff in the borough. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has the story. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Gas Prices Going Down

According to this week’s Triple-A East Central Gas Price Report the average price is five cents cheaper this week at $2.81 a gallon. In Beaver, drivers are paying 2.76 a gallon while in New Castle, the average price is nearly three cents lower at 2.73. The national average is $2.61, which is three cents cheaper than last week, 17-cents less than a month ago and 22-cents cheaper than a year ago. A year ago the average in Western Pennsylvania was at 3.09 a gallon.

Federal Judge in Philly Weighing Whether to Approve Nation’s 1st Supervised Drug Injection Center

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal judge in Philadelphia is weighing whether to approve the nation’s first supervised drug injection center. U.S. Attorney WIlliam McSwain opposes the plan. The appointee of President Donald Trump says it violates federal drug laws. U.S. District Judge Gerald McHugh Jr. must decide whether to let the site open. He did not indicate when he might rule.

Family of Inmate Who Died Under Mysterious Circumstances Wants Answers

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The family of a 21-year-old inmate in Harrisburg who died under mysterious circumstances after only a few days in custody is pushing for answers seven weeks after his death. Ty’rique Riley had lacerations and bruises all over his body, along with missing teeth and failing kidneys, when he was brought to the hospital from jail on June 26. The coroner has yet to rule on a cause of death.

Richardson Takes Plea Deal for Involuntary Manslaughter in Homicide Trial

A HOMICIDE TRIAL IN BEAVER REACHED AN UNEXPECTED CONCLUSION MONDAY WHEN BRANDON RICHARDSON TOOK A PLEA DEAL. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS DETAILS. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Nationals hit 4 HRs, pound Pirates 13-0

Nationals continue onslaught with 4 HRs, pound Pirates 13-0
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Nationals are on a hot streak at the plate that defies explanation.
“If anyone knew the answer to that, they could write a book and make millions of dollars,” Adam Eaton said.
The onslaught continued Monday night when Asdrúbal Cabrera hit the last of Washington’s four home runs and drove in five runs, and three relievers combined for 6 2/3 innings of one-hit ball as the Nationals thumped the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-0.
Eaton, Matt Adams and Trea Turner also connected for the Nationals, who have scored 79 runs in their last eight games while going 7-1. They’ve scored 43 times in their past three, including a 15-14 loss.
Adams added two doubles and had four RBIs. Juan Soto had four of Washington’s 15 hits and walked, reaching base in all five plate appearances.
The Nationals aren’t eager to talk about how they’ve managed to score at least 13 runs in the four of their last five games, for fear of jinxing themselves.
“I’ll leave that to you guys in the media world,” Eaton said.
Starting pitching is considered the Nationals’ strength, with three-time Cy Young award winner Max Scherzer fronting a rotation that includes Stephen Strasburg and Patrick Corbin. But manager Dave Martinez believes Washington’s offense stacks up well, too.
“We have a lot of functional pieces,” Martinez said. “We’ve got guys that can get on base, guys that can steal bases, guys who can move the ball around and hit the ball all over, and guys in the middle of the lineup who can juice balls.
“Our lineup is pretty thick right now. I’m proud of the way they’re swinging it. They are swinging at good pitches and willing to take walks, too.”
Javy Guerra (2-1) pitched 3 2/3 perfect innings in relief of Joe Ross, who departed in the fourth inning. Ross was hit in the left shin by a one-hopper off the bat of Josh Bell.
“How about the job Javy did?” Martinez said. “He really saved us from having to go deep into our bullpen.”
Kyle McGowin and Tanner Rainey finished the four-hitter with one inning each for Washington’s 11th shutout of the season.
The Nationals scored four runs off Trevor Williams (5-6) in each of the first two innings.
Williams was removed after the second and was charged with eight runs — six earned — while giving up six hits and three walks. Pittsburgh fell to 7-28 since the All-Star break.
“It’s a really tough stretch right now,” Williams said. “Hopefully, tonight is the bottom. I look forward to coming to the field tomorrow. Being a pitcher, you have to have a short-term memory.”
The Nationals moved within five games of first-place Atlanta, which was idle, in the NL East and continue to lead the wild-card standings.
Eaton homered with one out in the first and Adams added a two-run blast following a sacrifice fly by Cabrera. Turner’s three-run homer highlighted the second, which included an RBI double by Adams.
Cabrera hit a two-run double in the fifth and scored on Adams’ double as the Nationals ran the lead to 11-0. He added a two-run homer in the ninth.
Bell’s single off Ross’ knee in the fourth gave the Pirates runners at first and third with one out. However, Guerra got Colin Moran to hit into a double play.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Nationals: Scherzer is scheduled to be activated from the injured list Thursday and start in the finale of the four-game series. He has pitched once over the past six weeks because of a strained muscle in his back. … Ross said he is confident that he will be able to make his next scheduled start Saturday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. … 1B Ryan Zimmerman had his rehab assignment transferred to Single-A Potomac from Double-A Harrisburg.
Pirates: C Elias Díaz was removed after the fourth inning as a precaution after being struck in the facemask by a foul tip.
BABY TALK
Nationals 2B Brian Dozier was placed on paternity leave and INF Adrián Sanchez was recalled from Harrisburg. Dozier can miss up to three days.
HIT NO. 1
Pirates rookie right-hander Montana DuRapau had his first major league hit, a single to right field in the third inning off Ross. It came in DuRapau’s 13th game and fourth at-bat.
UP NEXT
Strasburg (15-5, 3.82 ERA) will face RHP Chris Archer (3-9, 5.23) on Tuesday night. Strasburg is 8-1 with a 3.92 ERA in his last 10 starts. Archer has not won in 12 starts since June 6, going 0-4 with a 5.26 ERA.
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