In what would be a major change in immigration policy, President Donald Trump is expected to announce Tuesday that he will end protection for young immigrants who were brought into the U-S illegally as children–but with a six month delay.
Author: Beaver County Radio
North Korea Remains Huge Problem
South Korea says the U-S military will soon install more missile defense launchers at at a site in southeastern South Korea to counter threats made by North Korea.
And in New York, the U-N security council is set to hold an emergency meeting today on North Korea, after a powerful nuclear test added another layer of urgency for diplomats wresting with what to do next.
Today’s meeting is the council’s second emergency session in a week over the North’s weapons programs.
North Korea claimed Sunday it detonated a hydrogen bomb underground.
One Remains Hospitalized from Shippingport Accident
Only one of the four injured at the Bruce Mansfield power plant accident in Shippingport is still hospitalized.
Three of the four have gone home.
Michael Gorchock of Pittsburgh remains in the hospital but reports indicates he is showing signs of improvement.
Two persons were killed last week in the industrial accident.
Local Effort Aiding Hurricane Victims
Beemac trucking company in Harmony Township is collecting supplies to send to Texas to help Hurricane Harvey victims.
Suggested supplies include baby food and formula, diapers and wipes, medical supplies, toiletries, snack food, pet food, hygiene and feminine products.
Those interested are asked to call Sherri Wilson at Beemac. The telephone number is (724) 595-7104.
Today is the Labor Day Holiday
Today is Labor Day.
All government offices, local, state, and federal are closed.
There is no mail delivery. Post offices are closed.
Banks are also closed.
Harrison to the DL after being hit by pitch last night.
While batting late in the game with the Reds Saturday night Josh Harrison was hit by a pitch in his left hand. While Harrison did continue the rest of the inning he did not come out to play defense and was taken in for x-rays. The results came back that he has a fracture of the 5th metacarpal on his left hand. Harrison was placed on the 10 day disabled list Sunday morning and the Pirates recalled right hand pitcher Chris Bostick from Triple A Indy to replace Harrison on the roster.
The Pirates went on to beat the Reds 5-0 Saturday night taking Game 2 of the series. The Reds and the Pirates wrap up the series Sunday Afternoon at 1:35 at PNC Park.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Marietta 26 vs Geneva 25
END 4TH QTR (Final)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Marietta 12 vs Geneva 18
END 3RD QTR
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Marietta 6 vs Geneva 18
END 2ND QTR
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Marietta 0 vs Geneva 12
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