(Center Twp.,Pa.) Pa State Representative Josh Kail , (Republican-Beaver and Washington) issued a statement on Friday May 1, 2020 in regards to Go. Tom Wolf’s plan to move to the next phase of reopening in the North West and North Central Regions of Pennsylvania. Kail stated that he is disappointed that the people of South West Region of Pennsylvania are not yet trusted to make the right decision on their own health and the health of their families. Kail also stated that he feels the citizens of the South West Region have done a good job of mitigating the Coronavirus.
Representative Kail went on to say that we should have a better process in place for areas like ours that are stuck under the Stay at Home Order . He is positive that roughly a third of the state’s counties will soon get a taste of “Normal Life” .
Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer
Students at more than 25 universities are filing lawsuits demanding tuition refunds from their schools after finding that the online classes they’re being offered don’t match up to the classroom experience. The class-action lawsuits have been filed against prestigious private schools and large public universities alike. The suits reflect students’ growing frustration with online classes that schools scrambled to create as the coronavirus forced campuses across the nation to close last month. Colleges, though, reject the idea that refunds are in order. They insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they are still offering students a quality education.
(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Tune into Beaver County Radio 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, 99.3 FM, and beavercountyradio.com Monday, May 4, 2020 at 9:35 a.m. for a special interview on Teleforum with Frank Sparks with Decorated Combat Veteran and Author Sean Parnell who is running on the Republican ticket for United States Congress in the 17th District. Parnell is looking to unseat current Congressman Conor Lamb.
Biden wins Kansas primary conducted with all-mail balloting
By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Joe Biden overwhelmingly won a Democratic presidential primary in Kansas conducted exclusively by mail balloting by the state party because of the coronavirus pandemic. The former vice president had been expected to prevail and he captured 77% of Saturday’s vote. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders was still in the race when the Kansas party began mailing ballots at the end of March, but he suspended his campaign and endorsed Biden. The Democratic party says participation more than tripled over four years ago, with 34.7% of registered voters participating. Party chairwoman Vicki Hiatt says this proves that mail-in voting can be successful.
Pennsylvania State Police Honors Fallen Troopers on the Department’s 115th Anniversary
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) was established by Governor Samuel Pennypacker on May 2, 1905, becoming the first uniformed police agency of its kind in the United States. Traditionally, the department pauses each year on May 2 to remember troopers who died in the line of duty with a ceremony at the state police academy in Hershey.
Because of ongoing COVID-19 mitigation efforts, an in-person ceremony was not possible this year. Instead, the PSP Media Unit shared a tribute video on its Facebook page.* The video contains remarks from Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, a reading of the names of 98 PSP members who died in service to the commonwealth since 1905, and footage from previous ceremonies.
“Although circumstances outside our control prevent us from gathering together, the importance of today remains paramount,” said Colonel Evanchick. “It is a reminder that throughout the years, our personnel have responded to trying times by overcoming all challenges they encounter. I am confident that together, we will help Pennsylvania overcome the current public health crisis.”
In recognition of the occasion, Governor Tom Wolf proclaimed May 2 as Pennsylvania State Police Day.
“Today serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by men and women in uniform and the sacrifices they are prepared to make in service to the commonwealth,” said Gov. Wolf. “I ask all Pennsylvanians to pause and remember not only the 98 men who lost their lives, but also all those who have served and are currently serving.”
An online version of the PSP Memorial Wall, with biographical information and photos of those who made the ultimate sacrifice is available at www.psp.pa.gov.
Starting with an original compliment of just 228 men, the department has grown over the past 115 years to an authorized enlisted compliment of 4,719 and is supported by more than 1,700 civilian employees. It is the 10th-largest police agency in the United States.
Americans without bank accounts must wait for federal checks
By AARON MORRISON Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of dollars in federal relief payments are flowing into taxpayers’ bank accounts via direct deposit. But Americans without bank accounts have to wait weeks more to receive paper checks. Many of them are among the nation’s poorest families. Advocates for the poor say this is an opportunity to get so-called unbanked Americans into the formal financial system. Advocates are also concerned that when the checks do come there will be long lines at check-cashing businesses. Those lines could pose a risk to public health during the coronavirus pandemic.
Police: Connection probed between shooting deaths of 2 men
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police are investigating the possible connection between the shooting deaths of two men found dead not far from each other in the Pittsburgh area. Police in Allegheny County say one man was found inside his home Saturday in a Ross Township apartment complex. The medical examiner identified him as 37-year-old Bing Liu of Pittsburgh. Police say a second man was found about 100 yards away in a car. He has not yet been identified. Township police say both men died of apparent gunshot wounds. Detective Sgt. Brian Kohlhepp said the two appear to be connected beyond their proximity to each other.
Virus death toll tops 2,440 in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — State health officials are announcing 26 new deaths associated with the coronavirus in Pennsylvania, bringing the statewide total to 2,444. Officials also announced Sunday that the number of positive cases has topped 49,000. Most hospitalizations and deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older. Of the total deaths, 1,635 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. Meanwhile, hundreds of protesters chanted and carried signs Saturday outside the home of Pennsylvania’s governor to protest his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and call for an end to restrictions on business activity. The York Daily Record reports that 100 to 200 people paced along the street outside Gov. Tom Wolf’s house in York. It was unclear if the governor was home.
William Byron scores 3rd iRacing victory of NASCAR’s series
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — William Byron showed he’s the sharpest gamer in NASCAR’s iRacing Series with his third victory in four events. Byron passed Timmy Hill with seven laps remaining at virtual Dover International Speedway to win yet again on the iRacing platform. The Hendrick Motorsports driver has consistently been the best of the NASCAR professionals in simulated racing. Alex Bowman won last week at Talladega Superspeedway, so Hendrick drivers have now won four consecutive iRacing events.
(Beaver County, PA) A new way of doing things has become the norm. We now wear masks in public even on days when it’s not Halloween. We call ahead or order supplies online for curbside pickup. We patiently wait outside for someone to leave a store, so we can then enter. We watch and listen to sports broadcasts that actually happened years ago. It’s called “COVID Culture”, and one of the most wide sweeping aspects of this forced lifestyle is tuning to the radio on Sundays to engage in church and faith activities. For almost two months now, reaction to the coronavirus pandemic continues to force the suspension or cancellation of large gatherings, including worship services across Pennsylvania. Along that line, WBVP, WMBA and 99.3 F.M. are pleased to be a part of the new “COVID Culture” and provide a way for worship to still be a part of Sunday even though the sanctuaries are closed . Local listeners and parishioners can tune in to WBVP. WMBA, 99.3 F.M. and the Beaver County Radio live online audio stream to six different local church and faith based programs this Sunday.
The Line Up For Sunday May 3, 2020:
The day starts off with “Sounds of Faith”, a two hour inspirational segment of worship and praise music that airs from 7 until 9 A.M.
At 9 A.M. live Sunday Mass from St. Monica Catholic Parish in Chippewa will still take place even though the church is closed to the public.
St. Monica Catholic Parish, Chippewa Township worship site.
Then at 10 A.M., A recorded broadcast of “Christian Dimensions” with Aliquippa native, Jackie Billingslea-Davis, will offer worship from a Jewish perspective.
As in previous weeks, The Soma Gathering in Beaver Falls is again sponsoring the 10:30 A.M. slot featuring Pastor Jan Davis from Central United Methodist church in Beaver Falls, who will engage with listeners via a recorded sermon.
Word Alive Church in Ellwood City. Photo courtesy of Matt Reynolds, Word Alive Church.
Finally, from 1 to 2 P.M., a special live broadcast will be aired from The New Galilee Church of the Nazarene featuring Pastor Andy Russell speaking from the “drive in church” pulpit. Much like the old drive in movies of years past, Pastor Russell plans on preaching from the parking lot and inviting people to pull up, park, and tune the car radio in to 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA or 99.3 F.M. to hear his special Sunday message.
