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Steelers LB Ryan Shazier announces retirement

Steelers LB Ryan Shazier announces retirement
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has announced his retirement nearly three years after a spinal injury put his career on indefinite hold. Shazier required spine stabilization surgery after getting hurt in Cincinnati in December 2017. The two-time Pro Bowler became a source of inspiration during his rehab as he learned to walk again. The team placed him on the reserved/retired list during the offseason. The 28-year-old says he still loves football but is ready to begin the next chapter of his life

Norwegian lawmaker nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Norwegian lawmaker nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
By JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A far-right Norwegian lawmaker says he has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East. Norwegian parliament member Christian Tybring-Gjedde said Trump should be considered because of his work for a peace agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Israel. The lawmaker told The Associated Press on Wednesday, “No matter how Trump acts at home and what he says at press conferences, he has absolutely a chance at getting the Nobel Peace Prize.” Tybring-Gjedde was one of two Norwegian lawmakers who nominated Trump for the peace prize in 2018 for his efforts to bring reconciliation between North and South Korea.

Fauci sticks with projection of vaccine in 2021

By The Associated Press undefined
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says he’s sticking with his projection that a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine may be ready in early 2021. He says it’s possible it could be sooner, but “unlikely.”
The White House adviser on the coronavirus told “CBS This Morning “the more likely scenario is that we will know by the end of this calendar year and hopefully we’ll be able to start vaccinations in earnest as we begin early 2021.”
Fauci says it’s routine for late-stage vaccine studies to be put on hold because of side effects. A study by AstraZeneca of a potential coronavirus vaccine was recently paused for safety reasons after an illness from a shot in a recipient in Britain.
He says it’s “really one of the safety valves that you have on clinical trials such as this.”
Fauci adds people should remain vigilant about wearing masks, keeping physical distance and avoiding crowds to help prevent future surges.
The United States leads the world in coronavirus cases with 6.3 million and nearly 190,000 deaths.

Rochester woman Indicted on drug charges

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Rochester, Pa.) U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady  announced last week that a Rochester, PA woman, Rachel M. Novalesi, 37 was one of 27 indicted  in a drug trafficking investigation. She is charged with conspiring to to distribute and possession with intent to distribute  five kilos of cocaine or more  from October 2018 until around June 22020  The 27 were indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh  for trafficking significant quantities of cocaine from Mexico to the United States. ‘OPERATION TRIPWIRE””, was a 2 year investigation  with international, federal, state and local partners.  It began  shortly after Allegheny County’s  designation as a HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA.

 They identified  and dismantled the organization’s national network and operations from California and Arizona to Pittsburgh.. The U.S. Postal Service  Office of the Inspector General , using advanced analytical tools,  are always on the look- out  for those seeking to abuse the mail system by sending drug parcels in the mail.USPS OIG SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE is.  Kenneth Cleevely of the Eastern Field office. He said  drug traffickers  should be put on notice  when we identify a suspicious parcel , we use our investigative resources  to identify those responsible. and work with law enforcement  seize the traffickers narcotics and money and seek to put them in prison.

Trump and Biden run vastly different pandemic campaigns

Trump and Biden run vastly different pandemic campaigns
By ZEKE MILLER and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are taking diametrically opposite approaches to campaigning during a pandemic. With less than eight weeks until the Nov. 3 election, the candidates are effectively staking out different visions for the country. Biden is emphasizing guidelines supported by local health officials. Trump is railing against restrictions that he argues are politically motivated, though he isn’t backing up those claims with evidence. Trump prefers indoor arenas, but after a June rally in Oklahoma, when the president addressed a half-empty arena, his campaign decided to move to airport hangars and tarmacs. Biden has appeared in public sparingly since the pandemic, and with the strictest adherence to state guidelines..

Aliquippa man arrested in East Rochester for Outstanding Warrants

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(East Rochester, Pa.) PA State Police reported this morning that Harlan Snipes, 24 of Aliquippa was stopped on August 7, 2020 in East Rochester at Walnut Avenue/Oak Street for a traffic violation. He was identified and it was determined that he was wanted on a warrant issued by the Beaver County Sheriff’s Department . He was arrested on suspicion of DUI and . It was reported that he was in possession of marijuana and was impaired. Charges were filed in District Justice Ed Howe’s office.

Early Morning Home Invasion/Robbery in New Brighton

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(New Brighton, Pa.) New Brighton Police are investigating a home invasion/robbery that was reported  at 2:30 a.m. this morning in the borough. The incident occurred at Brightwood Manor Housing Complex. New Brighton Police Chief Ron Walton said that the incident is under investigation.

Ambridge introduces Mario Leone, New Borough Manager, at Tuesday’s Council Meeting

(Photo of Borough manager Mario Leone and Ambridge Council President Mike Mikulich)

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Ambridge, Pa.) Mario Leone of Hopewell Township was hired recently as Ambridge’s new borough manager. Leone was introduced to resident’s at Tuesday night’s council meeting. Leone told those present, “I’m excited to be working here, “I’m looking forward to it.”  He spent 13 years in Monaca and said he thinks Monaca is in a better place  than it was when he started there. Ambridge has a lot of potential,  I hope I  can   be successful in obtaining grants here, like I did in Monaca.”

Borough engineer Chris Suehr reported that  there  are defects in some areas of the streetscape  between 4th and 8th Streets.  He said  Hancock Architecture  has been contacted and will get in touch with the borough in 2 weeks.
Mayor Dave Drewnowski  said the police   were busy issuing several traffic and non traffic citations while on patrol last month.  One of the issues, he said  motorists aren’t stopping at stop signs. He said, “It’s hard to catch them all, there so many intersections in the borough”.

Argument Over Delivery Driver’s Speed Leads to Charges in Independence Twp.

(Independence Twp., Pa.) Pa. State police are reporting that around 7pm  Sunday evening, September 6, 2020, a 42-year-old man in an Independence Twp. Trailer Park confronted a 23-year-old delivery driver over his speed during his deliveries in the trailer park. The incident led to an argument that came to a halt after the delivery driver tore down the man’s confederate flag. The man then later confronted the driver again in front of another residence. charges are pending against both men according to the State Police.

AG Shapiro, Dept. of State Warn Pennsylvanians About Robocalls Spreading Disinformation and Seeking to Suppress Voting in November Election

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar today warned Pennsylvanians voting by mail-in ballot is safe and secure and information about voters will not be shared, despite false claims made in recent robocalls.

“These false, targeted robocalls are another desperate tactic to scare eligible Americans from participating in the election,” Attorney General Shapiro said. “Don’t listen to their lies – vote. We will protect every eligible ballot. All Pennsylvanians can be confident that voting by mail is safe, secure, and legal.”

Pennsylvania agencies and law enforcement have received complaints about robocalls falsely claiming that personal information about mail-in voters will be shared with law enforcement agencies seeking to arrest people on outstanding warrants, and with credit card companies seeking to collect outstanding debts.

“Unfortunately, every election season brings a wave of disinformation purveyed by dishonest sources hoping to mislead voters and influence the election outcome,” Secretary Boockvar said. “Pennsylvanians must be vigilant against such lies, which are nothing less than an attempt to suppress their vote, and should only rely on verified official sources of election information such as votespa.com.”

Law enforcement is investigating these blatant attempts to suppress mail-in voting in the Nov. 3 general election, and violations of the law will be prosecuted.

Attorney General Shapiro and Secretary Boockvar encourage all Pennsylvanians to be vigilant and check the reliability of information before believing it to be true or sharing it.  Additionally, voters should report any suspected election scams or disinformation campaigns to law enforcement or to the Department of State at 877.VOTESPA.

For trusted, reliable and accurate information on the election, visit votespa.com.