Deadly tornado in North Carolina; bitter cold sweeps Plains
North Carolina authorities say at least three people were killed when a tornado tore through a seaside town. At least 10 people were injured in the deadly tornado that hit just after midnight Tuesday in southeastern Brunswick County near Grissettown. The tornado comes as millions of people in Texas are still without power early Tuesday amid subfreezing temperatures. Nearly 4 million homes and businesses were without power early Tuesday in Texas, where temperatures dipped into the single digits overnight. Police say a woman and a girl died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a Houston home without electricity from a car running in an attached garage, police said.

(New Castle, Pa.) An Ellwood City man charged with pulling out a loaded handgun during an Ellport bar fight last year was sentenced to two year’s probation in Lawrence County Court on Feb. 2.

Kameron Rudy, 25, was reported to have waved a loaded handgun around during a March 15, 2020, dispute inside the Oak Grove Bar on Portersville Road. Rudy had previously pleaded guilty to carrying an unlicensed firearm in exchange for more serious charges being dropped.

Speed Limits Restored on Roadways in the Region

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT has lifted the speed limit restrictions that were in place on several roadways in the region.

Due to the winter storm impacting the region, speed limits were reduced last evening to 45 mph on all interstates and several other routes in the region. All speeds are restored to their usual posted limits.

PennDOT is continuing to treat roadways in the area and will continue until roads are clear.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

For more winter driving tips and information on how PennDOT treats winter storms, visit www.PennDOT.gov.

Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPittsburgh

(Beaver County, PA) There are many principles that factor into achieving wealth. Some of these concepts go all the way back to ancient times.  If you would like to find out more, be sure and be a part of a multi media presentation this Tuesday, February 16, 2021,  Tom Young from 1st Consultants Inc will be a special guest on Teleforum  starting at 9 A.M.  During this month’s program,  Tom will feature discussion and insight about ancient wisdom as it pertains to wealth accumulation.  The principles Tom will be discussing are the “Five Laws Of Gold” taken from from George Samuel Clason’s book ” The Richest Man In Baylon.”

 

 

 

Be A Part Of Tom’s Upcoming 3 Day Summit . .

Find out more by tuning in to Beaver County Radio on Tuesday February 16, 2021 at 9:10 AM.  You can also plan to be a part of Tom’s upcoming three day virtual summit featuring over twenty of the greatest contemporary speakers on lifestyle improvement and wealth development.  For more information, or to sign up for the special three day enrichment series happening in February, click here.

Do you want to know more?

You can participate in the show by calling 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888. You can also ask your questions on Facebook Live Tuesday February 16, 2021.

Click Tom’s picture below at  Tuesday’s showtime of 9:10 A.M. to be directed to the WBVP and WMBA Facebook page where the special multi media simulcast will be streamed on Facebook Live.

Hear Tom Young’s most recent radio commercial:

In the meantime, here is one of Tom’s recent daily noontime video messages:

https://www.facebook.com/100000352201581/videos/3951966468158388/

PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits on Several Area Roadways

 

Pittsburgh, PA – Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in the region.

PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:

Allegheny County

1. Interstates 79, 376 (Parkways East and West), 279 (Parkway North), and 579
2. State Route 28

Beaver County

• Interstate 376 (Beaver Valley Expressway)

Lawrence County

• Interstates 79 and 376
• State Route 422

Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.

While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.The department also asks motorists to allow plenty of space when driving near plow trucks. Also, for their own safety and the safety of plow operators, motorists should never attempt to pass a truck while it is plowing or spreading winter materials.

PennDOT reminds motorists to pack an emergency kit for their vehicles. A basic kit should include non-perishable food, water, blanket, small shovel and warm clothes. When preparing an emergency kit, motorists should take into account special needs of passengers such as baby food, pet supplies or medications and pack accordingly.

PennDOT also reminds citizens that downloadable materials, including home and car emergency kit checklists and emergency plan templates, are available at www.Ready.PA.gov or by downloading the free ReadyPA app for Apple or Android devices. Citizens can also find information about getting involved in local emergency response efforts and other volunteer opportunities through the ReadyPA website.

For more winter driving tips and information on how PennDOT treats winter storms, visit www.PennDOT.gov/winter.

Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, PA – (February 15, 2021) –Point Park University’s School of Communication will introduce a B.A. degree in sports communication beginning in the fall of 2021.

The B.A. degree program is aimed at preparing students for careers in sports communication, emphasizing flexibility and skill-building that can encompass any content-creation or other broad-based communication needs of an organization including broadcasting, social media and fan engagement, journalism, public relations and advertising.

“With the introduction of a B.A. degree in sports communication, we continue our leadership role in preparing and graduating the next generation of sports industry professionals,” said Keith Paylo, dean of students at Point Park University.  “Pittsburgh is a fanatical sports town and we’re pleased to be able to offer our students access to sports industry relationships, opportunities and job experiences that are unparalleled in the region.”

The new B.A. in sports communication degree program includes:

Freshman and sophomore year: students will produce content for Point Park Athletics and the River States Conference using the University’s Center for Media Innovation.

Junior year: students will create content for the ACC Network, as well as through internships and various opportunities with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Washington Wild Things, among other organizations.

Senior year: students will have the opportunity to work at an advanced level with our partner sports teams through our innovative co-op program.

Recent students and graduates who have taken sports communication classes at Point Park have had internships and/or gone onto jobs with such organizations as the National Football League, Pittsburgh Penguins, NFL Media, Skillshot Media, and the Washington Football Team.

Point Park University’s School of Communication offers a wide variety of sports communication classes but the new B.A. in sports communication is the first time those classes have been formalized into a degree program.  The sports communication degree program at Point Park collaborates with the Rowland School of Business and Point Park Athletics to offer students an enhanced package of academic and career opportunities.

“Imagine being 18 and taking photos for Point Park athletics, being 20 and working for the ACC Conference, or being 21 and working for a professional sports team. It’s an exciting program that will prepare our students for careers in sports public relations, sports advertising, sports video production, sports photojournalism, and so many other areas,” said Bernie Ankney, dean of the School of Communication

Enrollment for the B.A. in sports communication is now open.  Classes begin in the fall of 2021.  For more information on the School of Communication or B.A. in sports communication or related classes visit: http://pointpark.edu/SportsComm.

Woman found dead after house fire; cause probed
WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a woman was found dead after a fire in a western Pennsylvania home. Fire crews in Washington County were called to the home in Washington, Pennsylvania shortly before 9:30 p.m. Friday. Arriving crews reported the residence engulfed in flames. Gene Mercer, acting captain for the city fire department, said the victim was found on an upper level of the home. The county coroner’s office identified her as 75-year-old Karen Campbell and said a determination of the cause and manner of her death are pending further investigation. A state police fire marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze.

Police: Child, 12, wounded in apparent accidental shooting
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Police say a 12-year-old was wounded in the head in what investigators believe was an accidental shooting in Pennsylvania. Police in Swatara Township said in a statement that first responders were called to the scene just after noon Sunday. Officers provided emergency aid to the wounded child, who was transported to Hershey Medical Center. A condition report wasn’t immediately available. Police said everyone involved has been identified and is cooperating with authorities. The Dauphin County district attorney’s office is assisting in the investigation.