Singer-songwriter Jan Howard dies at 91
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Singer-songwriter Jan Howard has died at 91. The Grand Ole Opry announced her death Saturday; she had been a member for almost 50 years. Howard’s hits included “For Loving You,”   “Evil on Your Mind,” “Bad Seed,” and her first success, “The One You Slip Around With.” She also wrote the songs “It’s All Over But the Crying” and “I Never Once Stopped Loving You.” She had her biggest success as a duo with Bill Anderson, including “I Know You’re Married,”  “Someday We’ll Be Together” and”For Loving You,” which spent four weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard country chart in 1967.

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Do you have questions on what Governor Wolf’s “Stay at Home Order” means for you? Below is a guide courtesy of Beaver County Commissioner Tony Amadio that will help you better understand the what exactly the order means:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Beaver County Commissioners have issued a statement on Governor Wolf’s “Stay at Home” order that now includes Beaver County starting at 8 pm Saturday, March 28, 2020. The statement addresses the Beaver County Court House and employees as well as their thoughts about Governor Wolf’s Order.

In the Commissioners press release it states that “Beaver County’s inclusion in Governor Wolf’s “Stay at Home Order” was welcomed, and in fact requested by the Board of Commissioners, due in part to the County’s  large number of high-risk citizens. In an attempt to do it’s part in achieving the objectives of the Governor’s “Stay at Home Order” the Beaver County Board of Commissioners in conjunction with the President Judge, have decided to move to an essential skeleton staff only effective immediately.”

The Board of Commissioners is imploring their fellow residents to abide by the Governor’s order and continue to practice social distancing. The Governor’s order is an effort to stop the Spread of the COVID-19, and in doing so , save lives.

The Beaver County Commissioners Press release is pictured below as shared on Social Media by Commissioner Amadio.

 

 

Governor again expanding order for residents to stay home
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf is expanding his order for residents to stay at home in most circumstances to almost one-third of Pennsylvania’s counties. The governor’s office said Saturday that Wolf was expanding the order to Beaver, Centre and Washington Counties, making a total of 22 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties included. The order already covered three-fourths of the state’s 12.8 million residents. The stay-at-home order restricts movement to certain health or safety-related travel, or travel to a job at an employer designated “life-sustaining.” The measures aim to slow the spread of the virus and give hospitals time to increase staffing, equipment and bed space.

Couples scramble to revamp wedding, honeymoon plans
By MARY PICKELS, Tribune-Review undefined
GREENSBURG, Pa. (Tribune-Review) — After their August engagement, Greensburg couple Gregory Mertz and Janelle Stayt planned a dream wedding. They were going to marry March 21 in Montgomery County, host their reception at Stateside Vodka Bar in Philadelphia and then depart on a European honeymoon. As the fast-spreading coronavirus raced around the globe, the resulting restrictions and closures turned their plans into “a nightmare,” said Mertz, 35.

Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes
By ANDREW TAYLOR, ALAN FRAM, LAURIE KELLMAN and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress this week. The package will support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic. As he signed the bill Friday, Trump declared it “will deliver urgently needed relief.” He thanked members of both parties for putting Americans “first.” The House passed the legislation earlier Friday by voice vote. The legislation will speed government payments of $1,200 to most Americans and increase jobless benefits for millions of people thrown out of work. Businesses big and small will get loans, grants and tax breaks. 

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) 17th District U.S. Congressman Connor Lamb joined Frank Sparks on Teleforum Friday March 27, 2020 to discuss the Disaster Relief Bill with Frank and News Director Pat Septak.

Lamb discussed what he liked about the bill and that he was very that at this time in our country lawmakers are able to come together in a bi-partisan way and get the Emergency Disaster Relief Bill passed.

The entire interview as it was aired on Beaver County radio is below just press the play button.

(Editors note: the interview took place at 10:10 a.m. before the package was voted on an passed by the house.)

 

Governor vetoes petrochemical plant tax break bill
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf followed through on his threat to veto a bill to provide potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks for petrochemical plants that use natural gas extracted in the state. In his veto message Friday, Wolf said he could support awarding an incentive like the one in the bill, but only after a thorough analysis of a proposed project. The Republican-penned bill passed both GOP-controlled legislative chambers by veto-proof majorities in early February. It authorized the “energy and fertilizer manufacturing tax credit.” Wolf’s administration estimated the tax credit would be worth about $22 million annually per plant and expire at the end of 2050.

House passes $2.2T rescue package, rushes to Trump
By ANDREW TAYLOR, ALAN FRAM and LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has approved a $2.2 trillion rescue package, rushing it to President Donald Trump for his signature. The measure tosses a life preserver to a U.S. economy and health care system left flailing by the coronavirus pandemic.  The House approved the sweeping measure by a voice vote, as strong majorities of both parties lined up behind the most colossal economic relief bill in the nation’s history. It will ship payments of up to $1,200 to millions of Americans, bolster unemployment benefits, and offer loans, grants and tax breaks to businesses large and small. It also will flush billions more to states, local governments and the nation’s all but overwhelmed health care system.