Former Pennsylvania governor and First ever Department of Homeland Secretary Tom Ridge is said to be improving after being taken to a hospital via ambulance for a stroke that he buffered in his Bethesda Maryland home on June 16, 2021 . Ridge had to have surgery to remove a blot clot. His condition has been upgraded to stable.
AAA: Western PA Gas Prices Lower as National Average Decreases
Gas prices in Western Pennsylvania are one cent lower this week at $3.248 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.
This week’s average prices: Western Pennsylvania Average $3.248
Average price during the week of June 14, 2021 $3.251
Average price during the week of June 22, 2020 $2.440
The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas:
$3.156 Altoona
$3.256 Beaver
$3.253 Bradford
$3.241 Brookville
$3.248 Butler
$3.260 Clarion
$3.235 DuBois
$3.250 Erie
$3.253 Greensburg
$3.259 Indiana
$3.261 Jeannette
$3.254 Kittanning
$3.259 Latrobe
$3.245 Meadville
$3.270 Mercer
$3.227 New Castle
$3.258 New Kensington
$3.259 Oil City
$3.249 Pittsburgh
$3.242 Sharon
$3.279 Uniontown
$3.259 Warren
$3.232 Washington
Trend Analysis:
Increasing gasoline stock levels have helped to keep gas prices mostly stable across the country. On the week, 40 state gas price averages held steady or saw fluctuation of only one to two cents. This helped the national average decrease by a penny since last Monday, down to $3.07 today.
According to Energy Information Administration (EIA) data, total gasoline stocks sit at 242.9 million barrels, which is a 9 million barrel surplus compared to the same week in June 2019. Stock levels have increased in line with refinery utilization rates, which are at the highest rate since January 2020. Demand is also trending higher. In EIA’s latest report, demand increased by nearly 1 million barrels per day to 9.3 million barrels per day.
Despite the latest increase in demand, many motorists are not seeing significant pump price jumps due to increasing stock levels, which have significantly built over the last four weeks. During this same period, the national gas price average has only increased four cents.
Last week, the price of crude oil increased to $72 per barrel, but decreased by $2 per barrel at Friday’s close. If crude prices trend at this or a lower price point for a sustained period, that would help to minimize jumps at the pump through the end of this month.
Today’s national gas price average is more expensive on the month (+3 cents) and the year (+95 cents).
Motorists can find current gas prices nationwide, statewide, and countywide at GasPrices.AAA.com.
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Vikings rookie Jaylen Twyman recovering from gunshot wounds
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings rookie defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman is recovering from four gunshot wounds. Bullets that hit a vehicle he was riding in caused scary but superficial injuries. Twyman does not need surgery and is expected to make a full recovery from the exit wounds to his arm, shoulder, buttocks and leg, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus. The Vikings also confirmed the shooting after being in contact with Twyman and family members. Twyman was selected in the sixth round out of Pittsburgh in the NFL draft two months ago. The incident occurred in his native Washington, D.C.
(Photo by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Curtis Walsh)
(Beaver County Pa.) Strong Storms ripped through Beaver County yesterday causing fallen trees and power outages. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Curtis Walsh reported that power outages caused multiple street lights to be out in Monaca and Center Township from the storms as traffic was backed up on the Rochester-Monaca Bridge and and accident snarled traffic even more. Power was restored to the lights. The Beaver Valley Auto Mall was also affected with a loss of power from a possible lightning strike. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano is reporting A spokes person for Duquesne Light said there are currently 375 outages of customers they serve in Beaver County. Center Township has 251 customers without power which is the most in the county .
(Beaver, Pa.) Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano is reporting that Beaver County District Attorney David Lozier said that closing arguments in the Sheldon Jeter, Jr. murder trial will begin this morning, Tuesday June 22, 2021, and should be done by lunch time. Jeter is a accused of May 15, 2020 murder of his childhood friend Tyric Pugh. Pugh’s body was found on Kiehl Street in Aliquippa by a 911 operator on his way home from work. Pugh died from multiple gun shot wounds to the head and chest according to Beaver County Coroner David J. Gabauer. Lozier said that the jury could receive the case by this afternoon.
(Story and photos by Beaver County Radio News Correspondant Curtis Walsh)
(New Brighton, PA) New Brighton Fire Department responded to a call at Brightwood Manor Apartments in New Brighton at around 6:30 pm. A culinary incident occurred and caused smoke in the building, no fire or injuries occurred. The building was vented and the scene has been cleared.
(Story and photos by Beaver County Radio News Correspondant Curtis Walsh)
Power outages have caused multiple street lights to be out in Monaca and Center Township. Use Caution traveling through the area. The Rochester/Monaca bridge is experiencing traffic delays and one accident has occurred.
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Northeastern Jefferson County in east central Ohio… Southeastern Columbiana County in east central Ohio… Beaver County in western Pennsylvania… Southern Lawrence County in western Pennsylvania… Hancock County in northern West Virginia… Until 245 PM EDT. At 221 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles east of East Palestine to 6 miles west of New Cumberland, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts to 60 mph and quarter-size hail. SOURCE…Radar. IMPACT…Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines, resulting in some power outages. Locations impacted include… East Liverpool… Aliquippa… Beaver Falls… Monaca… East Palestine… Wellsville… Economy… Ellwood City… Ambridge… New Brighton… Beaver… Calcutta… This includes the following highways… Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 1 and 21. Interstate 376 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 31 and 47. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… These storms have a history of producing damaging wind gusts. Move indoors immediately and stay away from windows! Please report severe weather by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH.
CHICAGO (AP) — Officials say a radar-confirmed tornado swept through communities in heavily populated suburban Chicago, damaging more than 100 homes, toppling trees, knocking out power and causing multiple injuries. Naperville city spokeswoman Linda LaCloche says at least five people, including a woman listed in critical condition, were hospitalized in Naperville, where 16 homes were left “uninhabitable” after the late Sunday storm. Heavy damage was reported in nearby Woodridge, where at least 75 structures were damaged. Matt Friedlein, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, says the agency would be sending a survey team. A tornado also hit eastern Iowa on Sunday night. And severe thunderstorms moved through other parts of the Midwest, including Indiana, Michigan and Missouri.