1967 Mercedes UNIMOG Among Nearly 300 Vehicles
For Sale at December 8 Commonwealth Auction 
Special COVID-19 prevention and mitigation protocols will be in place

Harrisburg, PA – A 1967 Mercedes UNIMOG and more than 70 motorcycles will be among nearly 300 vehicles that will be available for public purchase on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania, 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville.

View a photo of the 1967 Mercedes UNIMOG.

You must pre-register for this auction. No one will be granted entry on the day of the event without being pre-registered. Strict COVID-19 prevention and mitigation protocols will be in place to ensure a safe bidding and processing environment.

The 1967 Mercedes UNIMOG up for sale is a multi-purpose, all-wheel drive, medium-sized truck that is perfect for off-road applications. The more than 70 motorcycles that will be available are from manufacturers such as Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Harley Davidson.

In addition to those vehicles the selection will include trucks and SUVs, all-wheel and front-wheel-drive sedans, utility trucks, police interceptors and other types of vehicles no longer used by state agencies from manufacturers such as Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Jeep and others.

As part of efforts to ensure a safe auction environment, in-person access on the day of the auction will be limited to registered public buyers only, with no guests, and all registered dealers will be required to bid via simulcast. Masks and social distancing will be required for entry on preview days and the day of the auction. Masks and sanitizing products will be available for those who arrive without them. No food or beverage service will be provided at the auction site.

Pre-registration is mandatory and runs from Thursday, December 3, through Sunday, December 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day at the Grantville auction site. During that same time frame, individuals interested in personally viewing the vehicles can do so. Registration must be completed on or before Sunday, December 6, at 4:00 p.m. There will be no registration on the day of the auction.

The auction will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8. Buyers must purchase with certified funds in the form of money order, cashier’s check, certified check or bank check – made payable to “Manheim Keystone PA.” No cash will be accepted.

More information on this auction, payment conditions and a complete listing of vehicles is available on the DGS Auto Auction Information page.

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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Big Beaver, Pa.) Pennsylvania State Police reported on Tuesday morning, December 1, 2020, that  they attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a SUV  on Pa. Route 18 Big Beaver Boulevard on Monday night at 9:30 p.m. . The vehicle fled the scene with State Police units in pursuit. The suspect crashed on Rt. 422 West in New Castle, Lawrence County ending the pursuit. The operator was taken into custody without incident.    Charges are pending and will be filed  in District Justice Doug Loughner’s office.

The operators name has not been released at this time.

White House Christmas decor gives nod to 1st responders
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — This year’s White House Christmas decorations highlight first responders and frontline workers who are being challenged by the deadly coronavirus pandemic. They also give a nod to Melania Trump’s redesigned Rose Garden. It’s the final Christmas in the White House for the Trump family. The first lady says “America the Beautiful” was her theme and that the decor was inspired by Americans’ shared appreciation “for our traditions, values and history.” Workers on the front lines of a pandemic are recognized in the Red Room with a Christmas tree dotted with handmade ornaments, as well as other decorations around the parlor.

Arizona officials have certified Joe Biden’s narrow victory over President Donald Trump in the state.

Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs and Republican Gov. Doug Ducey stood up for the integrity of the election even as lawyers for Trump were across town Monday arguing without evidence to nine Republican lawmakers that the election was marred by fraud.

Ducey says, “We do elections well here in Arizona. The system is strong.”

Biden won Arizona by 0.3% of the nearly 3.4 million ballots cast, a margin of just under 10,500 votes. He’s the second Democrat in 70 years to win the state.

The certification also paves the way for Democrat Mark Kelly to take his seat in the U.S. Senate, formalizing his victory in a special election to replace the late John McCain. Kelly is scheduled to be sworn in on Wednesday in Washington.

The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is nine cents higher this week at $2.557 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

This week’s average prices: Western Pennsylvania Average                  $2.557
Average price during the week of November 23, 2020                              $2.466
Average price during the week of December 2, 2019                                $2.874

The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas:      

$2.649      Altoona
$2.610      Beaver
$2.618      Bradford
$2.621      Brookville
$2.559      Butler
$2.611      Clarion
$2.481      DuBois
$2.639      Erie
$2.433      Greensburg
$2.650      Indiana
$2.400      Jeannette
$2.586      Kittanning
$2.565      Latrobe
$2.643      Meadville
$2.627      Mercer
$2.305      New Castle
$2.621      New Kensington
$2.654      Oil City
$2.518      Pittsburgh
$2.404      Sharon
$2.570      Uniontown
$2.658      Warren
$2.382      Washington

Trend Analysis:
Following the Thanksgiving holiday, the national gas price average is two cents more expensive this week at $2.12. Today’s average is two cents cheaper than last month, and 46 cents cheaper than last year.

Across the country, motorists in nearly 30 states are paying more at the pump on the week with states along the I-95 corridor seeing the largest jump: Delaware (+15 cents), Maryland (+8 cents), Pennsylvania (+7 cents), New Jersey (+6 cents) and North Carolina (+6 cents).

Despite the increase at the pump, U.S. gasoline stocks increased and demand decreased to a five-month low, according to the Energy Information Administration’s reports for the week ending November 20. Motorists will likely see prices decrease in the days and weeks ahead, especially as demand decreases.

At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, West Texas Intermediate decreased by 18 cents to settle at $45.53. While domestic crude prices decreased that day, due to increasing coronavirus infection rates, crude prices grew overall last week amid increased news of a potential vaccine. Prices were also bolstered by EIA’s weekly report revealing that total domestic crude inventories fell by 800,000 barrels to 488.7 million barrels last week.

Motorists can find current gas prices nationwide, statewide, and countywide at GasPrices.AAA.com.

AAA East Central is a not-for-profit association with 76 local offices in Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia serving 2.7 million members.  News releases are available at news.eastcentral.aaa.com.  Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

(Hanover Twp., Pa.) A dirt bike was reported stolen last Thursday night, November 26, 2020  Morrow Road resident in Hanover Township.  Travis king of Hookstown told Pennsylvania State Police  that his orange and white 2015 KTM  125 SX dirt bike  was taken from his property between  6 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. State police are asking that anyone having information on the theft to call Troop D, Beaver, barracks at 724-773-7400.

Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine and Acting Secretary of Education Noe Ortega today announced that, with parental or guardian permission, Pennsylvanians age 13 to 17 can now add their phone to the fight and download the COVID Alert PA app to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

“While the app has been available to Pennsylvanians 18 and older, we wanted to ensure more residents had access to these resources and can be notified if exposed to COVID-19,” Dr. Levine said. “By expanding the age range, we can hopefully increase the number of individuals who download the app, increasing its effectiveness to help control the spread of this dangerous virus, especially in school settings. I encourage everyone to download COVID Alert PA and answer the call to wash your hands, social distance, and wear a mask so we can unite together against COVID-19.”

“The Pennsylvania Department of Education is issuing a call to action to all youth in our commonwealth: We urge you to download the free COVID Alert PA app to help slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Acting Secretary of Education Noe Ortega. “Help keep yourself, your families, and your communities safe by utilizing your phone in the fight against the spread of this disease.”

COVID Alert PA is a free and voluntary mobile app developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health in partnership with NearForm, University of Pennsylvania and MIT Lincoln Laboratory using Apple and Google’s Exposure Notification System. The app’s features include an interactive COVID-19 symptom check-in, alerts for potential exposures to the virus, updates on the latest public health data about COVID-19 in PA and public health guidance for what to do if you have a potential exposure to COVID-19.

In this new update, the Department of Health will share further data resources on the app to provide the most up to date COVID-19 county case counts and hospitalizations. The update will also include an information hub, where residents learn more about contact tracing, app compatibility with other states, and where to find a testing location and other assistance and benefits.

We encourage you to download the app so if you test positive for COVID-19, you can then enter a unique six-digit code given to you by a case investigator. This will allow individuals you may have encountered in proximity and who have the app know that they have been exposed to COVID-19. They can then take important steps to protect themselves and others such as getting tested or quarantining. Most importantly, this will help cut the chain of COVID-19 transmission.

The app is also designed to ensure privacy of the user. It does not use GPS, location services or any movement or geographical information. It will never collect, transmit or store personal information. It is completely anonymous.

The app does collect user statistics such as the number of downloads or the symptom check-in demographics that people can voluntarily share. Since the launch on September 22, we know:

• There have been 622,000 downloads onto smartphone devices.
• There were 326 positive cases who confirmed their positivity through the app, which generated 144 close-contact exposure alerts.
• Of those who received an exposure alert, 21 requested a call-back to speak with a trained contact tracer for further support.

Download the COVID Alert PA app and make your phone part of the fight. The free app can be found in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store by searching for “covid alert pa.”

The Wolf Administration stresses the role Pennsylvanians play in helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
• Cover any coughs or sneezes with your elbow, not your hands.
• Clean surfaces frequently.
• Stay home to avoid spreading COVID-19, especially if you are unwell.
• If you must go out, you are required to wear a mask when in a business or where it is difficult to maintain proper social distancing.
• Download the COVID Alert PA app and make your phone part of the fight. The free app can be found in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store by searching for “covid alert pa”.

Updated Coronavirus Links: Press Releases, State Lab Photos, Graphics

• Daily COVID-19 Report
• Press releases regarding coronavirus
• Latest information on the coronavirus
• Photos of the state’s lab in Exton (for download and use)
• Coronavirus and preparedness graphics (located at the bottom of the page)
• Community preparedness and procedures materials

All Pennsylvania residents are encouraged to sign up for AlertPA, a text notification system for health, weather, and other important alerts like COVID-19 updates from commonwealth agencies. Residents can sign up online at www.ready.pa.gov/BeInformed/Signup-For-Alerts.

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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Center Twp., Pa) A Weirton, West Virginia  woman was stopped by Pennsylvania State Police  for a traffic violation at the intersection of Brodhead Road/Center Commons Boulevard in the early morning hours of November 27, 2020.  Jhemyah Ross, 26 told state police that she had been drinking alcohol. Ross was arrested on suspicion  of DUI.