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US layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek jobless aid

US layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek jobless aid
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to 898,000, a historically high number that is evidence that layoffs remain a hindrance to the economy’s recovery from the pandemic recession that erupted seven months ago. Thursday’s report from the Labor Department shows that the job market remans fragile, and it coincides with other recent data that have signaled a slowdown in hiring. The economy is still roughly 10.7 million jobs short of recovering all the 22 million jobs that were lost when the pandemic struck in early spring.

“Drive-Thru” Senior Day At The Mall A Big Success

Like many Wednesdays of Octobers past, the Beaver County Office On Aging presented Senior Day at The Mall. Unlike those past affairs, however, the event was much quicker for those in attendance.

The BCOA’s 2020 Senior Day at the Mall was a “drive-thru” event this time due to the pandemic restrictions on gatherings, and citizens came down to the area between Boscov’s and Harbor Freight to receive their complimentary bags full of information and goodies. It was a very successful Senior Day once again, with assistance from the offices of Senator Elder Vogel & State Representative Josh Kail.

To check out photos from the event, take a look at the gallery:

Allegheny County says 29K wrong ballots were mailed out

Pennsylvania county says 29K wrong ballots were mailed out
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Elections officials in Pennsylvania’s second-most populous county say that nearly 29,000 voters were mailed ballots with the wrong contests on them, and that those voters will receive corrected ballots next week. Allegheny County officials on Wednesday blamed the error on the contractor hired to handle the printing, collating and mailing of ballots. They say they were alerted to the mistake on Friday, when voters started contacting them to complain that their ballot showed contests for other districts. They say wrong ballots that were mailed in will be set aside and reviewed by the county’s election returns board after the election to ensure that only one ballot per voter is counted.

Pennsylvania confirms ‘fall resurgence’ of coronavirus

Pennsylvania confirms ‘fall resurgence’ of coronavirus
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania is “at the start of the fall resurgence” of COVID-19. That’s according to the state health secretary, who is urging residents once more to take steps to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Wednesday marked the ninth consecutive day that Pennsylvania’s daily case count surpassed 1,000. Though some of the increase caseload is due to expanded testing, hospitalization and test positivity rates are also rising. Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine says that indicates increased viral spread.

Fire in Center Twp. Panera Bread’s heating system

(Center Twp., Pa.) Beaver County 9-1-1 reported Wednesday morning  that they received  a  call reporting  there was a fire at Panera Bread in Center Twp. . When firefighters responded it was was contained in the heating/air conditioning  system. No other information is available.

Ambridge Council rejects solid waste/recycling bids

Ambridge Council rejected   all bids for solid/waste recycling services received  September 15,2020. They voted to  re advertise  the  bid request  for a 5 year contract from  2021-2025

Council voted to  apply for a grant  for Police Body Worn Cameras.   The grant is through the PA Commission  on Crime and Delinquency for $46,417.25.  The boro will match the 50% requirement

Closing arguments begin in James Mann’s trial

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Beaver, Pa.) Closing arguments began this morning in  Beaver County  in former Ambridge Police Chief James Mann’s trial   . Mann is on trial for  falsifying time sheets  resulting in him being $67,000.00. He is also charged with  threatening a police officer  before he was suspended in 2018.

Mann is being represented by Attorney Stephen Colafella. Senior Judge Thomas Piccione from Lawrence County is presiding over the case

Two Ambridge Police officers Received Commendations for life saving efforts

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent

(Ambridge, Pa.) Ambridge part time police officers Josh Causer and Austin Turner were recognized by, Police Chief John DeLuca ,Mayor Dave Drenowski and borough council for their life saving efforts on October 4 and 5 . They dispensed naloxone  on the 2 dates. Chief DeLuca said they  showed professionalism  above and beyond the call of duty, two lives were saved . He said  the quick response by the officers and being prepared made the difference between life and possible death for both individuals.

‘Two and a Half Men’ star Conchata Ferrell dies at 77

‘Two and a Half Men’ star Conchata Ferrell dies at 77
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Conchata Ferrell, who became known for her role as Berta the housekeeper on TV’s “Two and a Half Men,” has died. Ferrell was 77.  A publicist says the actor died in Los Angeles following cardiac arrest, with her family at her side. Ferrell gained fame on the sitcom after a long career as a character actor on stage and in movies, including “Mystic Pizza” and “Network.”  Ferrell received two supporting actress Emmy nominations for “Two and a Half Men,” and an Emmy nod for her role as Susan Bloom on “L.A. Law.” She is survived by her husband, Arnie Anderson, and her daughter, Samantha.

Fighting in swing states, Trump also forced to play defense

Fighting in swing states, Trump also forced to play defense
By JONATHAN LEMIRE, WILL WEISSERT, KEVIN FREKING and BILL BARROW Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is being forced to play Electoral College defense with a trip to Iowa, a state he won handily in 2016 but where Democrat Joe Biden is making a late push. Trump’s heavy travel this week, including his rally Wednesday in Des Moines, reflects his uphill climb three weeks before the election. Trump has visited Pennsylvania and Florida and will head to another battleground state, North Carolina, that he likely can’t win without. Also on Trump’s schedule is Georgia, another state he once thought was in his grasp but where recent polling shows Biden improving. Biden doesn’t have any public campaign events scheduled Wednesday.