The Washington Post reports that U.S. Congressman Joe Barton of Texas told a woman that he would complain to Capitol Police if sexually explicit photos of him from their relationship were publicly exposed. The Post report came after the 68 year old Republican apologized for a nude photo of him that circulated on social media.

In West York, three high school football players have been charged with raping a 14 year old girl at gunpoint after she left a town fair. The York Daily Record reports the 16 year old boys from the Central York High School football team are being charged as adults. West York police say two of the boys were picked up without incident and the third arranged to surrender.

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court says it’s not enough for governors to send out a news release when they are vetoing a bill during legislative adjournment…they also have to issue a formal public notice. The justices ruled yesterday that partial vetoes of appropriations and fiscal code amendment bills by Governor Tom Corbett in 2014 were not valid. The court said the vetoes failed because Corbett did not specify that he had filed and bills and his objections in the secretary of state’s office.

The 28th Anniversary of the Beaver County Festival of Trees Light up Celebration was spectacular!  With 32 trees and 17 wreaths, the Lodge was a beautiful site.  The Festival of Trees is open November 23-26, and December 1 – 3.  and The Christmas Charity Auction will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.