Man indicted in death of Pennsylvania woman in Nevada desert
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for kidnapping a special needs woman in Pennsylvania last year and then driving her to Nevada before allegedly killing her. Prosecutors say 40-year-old John Matthew Chapman is accused of one count of kidnapping which resulted in the death of the victim _ 33-year-old Jaime Rae Feden. Chapman, a Pennsylvania resident, remains in federal custody in Las Vegas and awaits a May 29 court appearance. Prosecutors say Chapman faces up to life in prison if he’s convicted in the case. They say Chapman allegedly drove Feden from her home in Bethel Park to Nevada in September 2019 after telling her they were going on a vacation.
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Thousands evacuated as river dams break in central Michigan
Thousands evacuated as river dams break in central Michigan
MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Rapidly rising water has overtaken dams and forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people in central Michigan, where flooding struck several communities along rain-swollen waterways. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says among the threatened areas is downtown Midland, which by Wednesday could be “under approximately 9 feet of water.” On Wednesday morning, water that was several feet high covered some downtown streets near the Tittabawassee River, reaching a hotel and parking lots. The city of 42,000 is home to Dow Chemical Co.’s main plant, which sits on the riverbank. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for locations along the Tittabawassee River after the breach at the Edenville Dam in northern Midland County and the Sanford Dam located about 8 miles downriver.
Special Activities For Graduates Planned In New Brighton
(Pulaski Township, PA) Even though the skies were a bit cloudy, and it was quite windy in the parking lot of New Brighton High School on Tuesday Morning, everyone was all smiles as Superintendent, Dr. Joseph Gaurino, and High School Principal, Ryan Yates, discussed plans for a couple unique ways that the district plans on honoring their 2020 Graduates.
This Thursday, New Brighton faculty will gather at the school to pick up caps and gowns for the graduating seniors and then head out into the district to personally deliver the items. High school Principal Ryan Yates offered his assessment about Thursday’s commencement attire distribution.
Then, in a couple weeks, New Brighton will host what is believed to be the first outdoor graduation ceremony on Wednesday evening June 3, 2020. The 6 P.M. program will also be simulcast on 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, 99.3 F.M. and streamed on Facebook live video. Parents and family are invited to attend the ceremony, which will be held in the high school parking lot. While The general public is asked to celebrate with the graduates by being a part of the radio and video simulcast, the graduation itself is only open to family members. Dr. Joseph Gaurino talked about the special one of a kind multi media affair on Tuesday Afternoon while preparations were being made for the upcoming event:
To access the live Facebook video feed, click the New Brighton High School logo. To access the live audio stream click the “Listen Now” graphic. The video feed will become active around 6 P.M. June 3rd.
Hopewell School Board Presented With Proposed 2020-21 Budget
A budget proposal for the Hopewell School Board was presented for a possible vote. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has details:
Only One New Case Of COVID-19 In Beaver County, Department Of Health Reports
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 610 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 63,666
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., May 19, that there are 610 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 63,666. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19.
There are 4,624 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 119 new deaths. County-specific information and a statewide map are available here.
“As counties move from red to yellow, we need all Pennsylvanians to continue to follow the social distancing and mitigation efforts in place,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “We must continue to protect our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians, which includes our seniors, those with underlying health issues, our healthcare workers and our first responders. I am proud of the work that Pennsylvanians have done so far, but we cannot stop now, we must continue to take the necessary steps to protect ourselves from COVID-19.”
Locally in Beaver County we are at 534 positive cases of COVID-19, up 1 from yesterday. 2,809 people have tested Negative and the county is now at 70 deaths, a decrease of 13 deaths..
There are 286,034 patients who have tested negative to date. Of the patients who have tested positive to date the age breakdown is as follows:
- Nearly 1% are ages 0-4;
- Nearly 1% are ages 5-12;
- Nearly 2% are ages 13-18;
- Nearly 6% are ages 19-24;
- Nearly 37% are ages 25-49;
- Nearly 26% are ages 50-64; and
- Nearly 29% are ages 65 or older.
Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older. More data is available here.
In nursing and personal care homes, there are 13,813 resident cases of COVID-19, and 2,191 cases among employees, for a total of 16,003 at 557 distinct facilities in 44 counties. Out of our total deaths, 3,145 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. A county breakdown can be found here.
Approximately 4,600 of our total cases are in health care workers.
Beaver County Humane Society Hosts 2nd Pet Food Drive During Pandemic
The Beaver County Humane Society held a second pet food drive to help benefit the animals living and looking for homes at the Humane Society on May 19. BCHS Executive Director Susan Salyards spoke with Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County about the event and the good it does for the community of animals in Beaver County.
To listen to the full interview, click on the player below!
Center Township To Demolish & Replace Municipal Building
The Center Township Supervisors have set in motion plans for a new municipal building, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has details:
Shooter at Pensacola base coordinated with al-Qaida
FBI: Shooter at Pensacola base coordinated with al-Qaida
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say they have proven a link between the gunman in the deadly December attack at the Pensacola Naval Air Station and al-Qaida. The officials say the gunman, a Saudi Air Force officer, was meticulous in his planning and had been radicalized overseas for at least five years. The gunman killed three U.S. sailors before he was killed by a sheriff’s deputy during the rampage at a classroom building where he had been undergoing flight training. The FBI learned of the contacts between Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani and operatives of al-Qaida after breaking the encryption on cellphones that had previously been locked and that the shooter had tried to destroy.
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2017 video shows Georgia officer tried to tase Ahmaud Arbery
2017 video shows Georgia officer tried to tase Ahmaud Arbery
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A video released Monday shows police in Georgia attempting to search Ahmaud Arbery’s parked car in 2017, and when he refuses to let them and begins to walk back to the vehicle an officer tries to use a stun gun on him. The video, first obtained by The Guardian, shows Arbery refusing Glynn County police when they ask to search his Toyota and as he walks toward his vehicle he is told “keep your hands out your pockets.” The officer then pulls the Taser and attempts to use it but it malfunctions. Arbery was killed Feb. 23 after a pursuit by a white father and son who armed themselves and gave chase after seeing the 25-year-old black man running in their subdivision.