(Moon Twp., Pa.) The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Pittsburgh Area.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 375 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES INCLUDED AREALLEGHENY, ARMSTRONG, BEAVER,
BUTLER, CLARION, CRAWFORD
ERIE, FAYETTE, FOREST
GREENE, INDIANA, JEFFERSON
LAWRENCE, MERCER, VENANGO
WASHINGTON, AND WESTMORELAND
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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio
(Aliquippa, Pa.) Brandon Ledonne, Aliquippa School District’s Athletic Director, submitted his resignation and it was approved by the Aliquippa school board at Wednesday night’s meeting.
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(Center Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) On Wednesday, June 16, 2022, in Baden, PA, a dog was found unresponsive after being left outside without access to shade and water for more than 30 minutes during yesterday’s 90-degree heat. The dog’s owner Di Xiao of Baden, PA, has been charged with two felony charges of aggravated cruelty to an animal and four misdemeanor counts of cruelty and neglect to animals. Xiao was arraigned at the Beaver County Jail and is being held for trial.
To prevent similar incidents, if you see a dog tethered outside, please report it! Thanks to Pennsylvania’s Libre’s Law, it is illegal for a dog to be tethered outside for more than 30 minutes when the temperature is 90 degrees or higher. Dogs also must have access to water and shade. Our Humane Society Police Officers can be reached Mondays through Fridays, 9 am – 5 pm at 724-775-7501 x110. For emergency situations, after hours, or on weekends, please call 911.
If your dog shows any symptoms of heatstroke, including restlessness, excessive panting, vomiting, lethargy, and lack of appetite or coordination, get the animal into the shade immediately. A symptomatic dog’s body temperature can be lowered by placing wet washcloths on the foot pads and around the animal’s head and chest and offering the dog small amounts of water. Then immediately call a veterinarian as internal damages may occur.
BHCS offers the following suggestions for safeguarding animals during hot weather:
Keep dogs indoors: Unlike humans, dogs can only sweat through their footpads and cool themselves by panting. Soaring temperatures can cause heat stress, injury, or death.
1. Provide water and shade: When outside, animals must have access to fresh water and ample shade, and the shifting sun needs to be considered. Even brief periods of direct exposure to the sun can have life-threatening consequences.
2. Walk—don’t run: In very hot, humid weather, never exercise dogs by biking and making them run alongside you or by running them while you jog. Dogs will collapse before giving up.
3. Avoid hot cars: Never leave an animal in a parked car in warm weather, even for short periods with the windows partially rolled down. Dogs trapped inside hot cars can succumb to heatstroke within minutes, even if a car isn’t parked in direct sunlight.
4.Avoid hot pavement: When outdoor temperatures reach the 80s, asphalt temperatures can reach 140 degrees, causing pain, burns, and permanent damage, leading to scarring on dogs’ paws after just a few minutes of contact. Walk on grass whenever possible and avoid walking in the middle of the day.
4.Stay alert and save a life: Keep an eye on all outdoor animals. Make sure that they have adequate water and shelter.
(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)
“Anyone who is looking for a fun, academic experience during the summer can usually find a camp that works for them.”
Thus spoke Jill Valentine of Penn State Beaver, who joined Matt Drzik on the June 16 edition of A.M. Beaver County about the upcoming summer camps for kids ages 6-18 with focuses in both athletics and academics. The camps run from June until August, featuring sports such as baseball, basketball, and volleyball–plus academics such as musical theater, robotics, and even wizardry.
A full list for the academic/STEAM camps available can be seen here, while the athletic camps still available can be seen here. Those interested in more information about the camps can call Penn State Beaver at 724-773-3700 or visit their campus located in Monaca.
To watch the full interview with Jill Valentine, click on the Facebook feed below!
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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver, Pa.) Joseph Michael Monnich is lodged in the Beaver County Jail following his arrest earlier this month for two felony counts of aggravated assault on a child in the area of Blackhawk High School. on May 29, 2022
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By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer
Severe weather has forced Abbott Nutrition to pause production at a Michigan baby formula factory that had just restarted. The company said late Wednesday that production for its EleCare specialty formula has stopped, but it has enough supply to meet needs until more formula can be made. Abbott says it needs to assess damage and re-sanitize the factory after severe thunderstorms and heavy rains swept through southwestern Michigan Monday evening. The company didn’t indicate how much damage the factory sustained. Abbott had restarted the Sturgis, Michigan, factory on June 4 after it had been closed since February due to contamination.
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By BROOKE SCHULTZ Associated Press/Report for America
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A bill that would allow incarcerated people to request public records only about themselves or their own cases is making its way through the Pennsylvania Legislature. The bill passed the House on Tuesday and now goes to the Senate. It would amend the state’s Right-to-Know Law by restricting the access inmates have to documents held by governments and public agencies. Supporters of the bill say it would help stem a tide of frivolous requests that can tie up state resources. Opponents say it’s unlikely to cure the problem and probably unconstitutional to boot.
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By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — A lawyer for Bill Cosby told jurors they need to look past years of public accusations against him and consider only the evidence presented by a woman who says he sexually assaulted her at the Playboy Mansion in 1975 when she was 16. Lawyer Jennifer Bonjean told the jury during closing arguments at a California civil trial Wednesday that Judy Huth and her attorneys had not come close to proving their case against Cosby. Huth’s attorneys say Cosby must be held accountable for his sexual abuse. Cosby, who is not attending the trial, has repeatedly denied any sexual activity with Huth.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Senate is advancing two competing plans to slash the state’s corporate net income tax rate. Democrats warn the bills are premature because there’s no agreement with Gov. Tom Wolf. The bills passed Wednesday on a nearly party-line basis in twin votes in the Republican-controlled chamber. The Democratic governor has said he is optimistic about coming to an agreement with Republicans on a plan to cut taxes for corporations that pay Pennsylvania’s 9.99% tax rate. That’s one of the nation’s highest. Wolf has yet to agree to a plan as part of this month’s budget negotiations. The state House in April passed yet another plan.
(Photo of Larry Cox provided by PGT Trucking)
Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio
(Hopewell Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) PGT Trucking that is based in Hopewell Twp., Beaver County announced that Beaver County resident Laurence Cox, has been promoted to a new executive position of VP of Sustainability Leading PGT’s decarbonization efforts, effective immediately according to a press release that was sent out on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
As part of the firm’s focus on progressive transportation and fleet evolution, they are embracing change, leveraging technology and stretching their capabilities to continuously improve the service they provide to their customers. Cox will help lead these projects and ensure a responsible use of resources throughout the company.