WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says there will be an “orderly transition on January 20th” now that Congress has concluded the electoral vote count certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. Trump issued a statement early Thursday acknowledging his term in office is coming to a close just minutes after Congress certified his loss to Biden. Trump says he totally disagrees with the outcome of the election, and claims falsely that the facts bear him out. The final action of the presidential election comes after Trump appeared to excuse the violent occupation of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner, hours after violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol. Lawmakers resolved to work almost through the night to uphold the will of the voters. The Capitol was under siege for hours Wednesday, forcing lawmakers into hiding before being evacuated by police. Earlier, at a huge rally near the White House, the president had urged his supporters to march to Capitol Hill to protest his election defeat. Congress eventually resumed after the protest, and lawmakers confirmed Biden won. Trump promised an “orderly transition” on Jan. 20.

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Tune into 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, 99.3 FM and beavercountyradio.com Today, January 7, 2021, for “Notes on Local Entertainment” with host Scott Tady, Entertainment Editor for the Beaver County Times. Co-host Eddy Crow is off and week’s show goes old school as Scott’s co-host from the shows inception in 2017 thru June of 2020, Frank Sparks will be joining him.

The pair are going to be talking about the bars opening back up after the mandated pause for the holiday season. They will also be talking about live entertainment ramping back up at some of the local bars. Scott will also talk about what will be in his Sunday column in the Times and all of the other happenings in Entertainment.

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Tune into Beaver County Radio 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, 99.3 FM, beavercountyradio.com, and Facebook Live today, Thursday January 7 for “Ask the Commissioners”. Beaver County Commissioners Chairman Dan Camp and Commissioner Jack Manning will join Frank Sparks to talk about the happenings in Beaver County. The Commissioners will also be available to answer any questions you have by calling 724-843-1888. Even though the Commissioners will be on the   phone this month we will still stream the show on our Facebook page @https://www.facebook.com/beavercountyradio

HARRISBURG – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) has been appointed to serve as deputy whip in the 2021-22 Legislative Session, which began this week, by House Majority Whip Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Armstrong/Clarion/Forest).

“As he begins his second term, I remain impressed with Rep. Kail and his dedication to being a thoughtful, hard-working legislator,” Oberlander said. “He represents his district well and has the pulse on what’s happening in southwestern Pennsylvania. His experience will serve us well as a deputy whip, and we are excited to have him on our team.”

Deputy whips have a variety of responsibilities on the House floor, including assisting with member vote counts and helping to promote challenging issues facing the House Republican Caucus. They also keep Oberlander informed about issues that might affect the legislative agenda or the caucus as a whole.

“This is an exciting opportunity, and I’m honored to be chosen for it in just my second term serving the House. I look forward to taking a more active, involved role in the Republican caucus,” Kail said. “With the many problems associated with the pandemic, we certainly have our work cut out for us, but I’m ready to get to work.”

(Photo taken by Frank Sparks)

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(New Brighton, Pa.) New Brighton Police Chief  Ron Walton said on Wednesday that his department  will check surveillance cameras in the area of Holy Family parish 521 7th Avenue where  statues  were vandalized and the head removed. The incident occurred Saturday between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., the chief said.  A $250  reward is being offered  by the police department  to anyone with information to the return of the heads. Police are asking that anyone having information to call them 724-846-2277

Warnock makes history with Senate win as Dems near majority
By STEVE PEOPLES, BILL BARROW and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat Raphael Warnock has won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting the Senate majority within the party’s reach. Warnock, a pastor who spent the past 15 years leading the Atlanta church where Martin Luther King Jr. preached, defeated Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler. The focus now shifts to the second race between GOPs David Perdue and Democrat Jon Ossoff. Early Wednesday, Ossoff claimed victory, but the candidates were locked in a tight race and it was too early to call a winner. The races will decide which party controls the U.S. Senate.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter won’t attend Biden’s inauguration
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter will not attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. It marks the first time the couple, 96 and 93, will have missed the ceremonies since Carter was sworn in as the 39th president in 1977. Jimmy Carter, a Democrat, and his wife have spent the coronavirus pandemic mostly at their home in Plains, Georgia, where both were raised and where they returned after leaving the White House in 1981. A spokesman for former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura says they will attend the inauguration in person.

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent  Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, Pa.) Today is Christmas Eve  (Badnjidan) to those  celebrating Serbian Christmas . in Aliquippa, all church services will be livestreamed on Facebook. Diving Liturgy begins at 9:30 q.m. at St. Elijah Church. At 3:45 p.m. a parade to the church’s picnic grounds   located behind the church cemetery will take place. The men of the church will cut down the young oak tree for the Yule Log celebration and the Yule Log  parade will return to the church. Blessing and burning of the Yule Log will take place at 4:30 p.m.. All activities will be held outside. There is no children’s program., according to Father Branislav Golic, church pastor