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Trump preparing to invoke emergency powers over coronavirus

Trump preparing to invoke emergency powers over coronavirus
By ANDREW TAYLOR, LISA MASCARO, JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is preparing to invoke emergency powers as the country struggles to contain the coronavirus outbreak. This is according to two people familiar with the planning who spoke on condition of anonymity.  It is still unclear precisely what mechanism Trump would use to free up additional federal resources for testing and treatment as well as help those struggling with the economic impact. Trump is holding a news conference at the White House at 3 p.m. This comes as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration are laboring to finish agreement on a coronavirus aid package.

Aliquippa School District Issues a Statement on Student that visited a country that had reports of Corona virus infections

The Aliquippa School District has released the following statement about an elementary school student who visited a country that has confirmed cases of Coronavirus:
Dr. Peter M. Carbone, Superintendent of Schools
Sent out the following statement:

March 12, 2020
Dear Aliquippa School District Community,
We have been informed that an elementary school student has recently visited a place out of the
country that has reported cases of the coronavirus. As a precaution, the parent of the student has
removed the student from our elementary school. The parent will keep the student at home for at
least 14 days. There is no indication that the student had or has any of the symptoms of the
coronavirus.
The students at the School District are out of school tomorrow because there is a scheduled Act
80 Day for staff.
Beginning this evening and continuing tomorrow and through the weekend, the School District
custodial staff will clean and disinfect the elementary school with special attention being given to
hard surfaces and high contact surfaces.
We will make further announcements over the weekend.
As always, our main concern is the health, safety and well-being of the students and staff of the Aliquippa School District.

Dr. Peter M. Carbone, Superintendent of Schools

Beaver County Chamber Of Commerce Monthly Message: State of the County Annual Meeting.

“On February 4, 2020, the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce hosted one of its signature annual events, the “State of the County,” at the Fez, with over 200 people attending. KDKA Money and Politics Editor, Jon Delano, moderated, with the Beaver County Commissioners answering questions posed by the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee and audience members. Because time did not permit asking all of the audience’s questions, the Chamber invited the Commissioners to answer more of them here. Stay tuned for future opportunities to hear from our Commissioners.”

~ Harry F. Kunselman, Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, Beaver County Chamber of Commerce

State of the County annual meeting held at The Fez, 200+ in attendance.
State of the County annual meeting held at The Fez, 200 plus in attendance.

 

From Commissioners Dan Camp, Tony Amadio, and Jack Manning:

Thank you to the Beaver County Chamber, and all those attending the event at The Fez last month, for the opportunity to present our viewpoints and vision on the State of Beaver County. We understand the audience had a few more questions to be asked before running out of time. Here is our response to two of those additional questions from the Chamber:

Commissioner Chairman Daniel Camp and Commissioner Jack Manning sitting for questions at the event.
Commissioner Chairman Daniel Camp and Commissioner Jack Manning sitting for questions at the event.

Question 1: Are you confident in the integrity of the County’s voting and election process for the 2020 elections?

Answer:  We are very confident that the Bureau of Elections Office staff will ensure that the voting process will provide accessibility, accuracy and integrity for voters. The newly enacted Act 77, passed in Harrisburg last year, will also provide residents with more options to register to vote up to 15 days before the elections, and also more freedom to vote via absentee ballot. There should be no excuse for not voting in 2020. And we always encourage everyone to do their civic duty and vote.

Question 2: Tell us about any sustainability initiatives the County is pursuing: storm water reduction, alternative energy, clean waterways, etc.

Answer:  As a Commonwealth, the County has very little control and responsibility for storm water run-off and keeping the waterways clean.  Most of that falls under the purview of your local municipality, the state DEP, and federal EPA. We can and do control County property, and work with the Beaver County Conservation District to mitigate the disruption of the environment. 
We are also, extremely proud of the efforts of our team of County employees who manage our sustainability and waste management programs. Director Holly Vogt and her team have brought in over two million dollars in grants to help with waste management projects and expanding our recycling to include electronics. We are the only County in southwest PA to do so, helping prevent illegal dumping of TVs, etc., along our rural roadsides.  In addition we have our own paper shredding truck that was purchased and paid for with proceeds of paper recycling. We recently expanded by 10 acres the Beaver County Compost Site, that has been praised by the DEP as a model for other counties in the Commonwealth. 
There are plans to explore expansion of our County efforts to include solar panels at various locations and create and education center to promote sustainability for residents and school districts. We have and will continue to partner with business and industry and other groups to move as close as possible toward an effort of zero waste in our County buildings and grounds.
Commissioner Chairman Daniel Camp and Commissioner Jack Manning shake hands at the Annual State of the County meeting.
Commissioner Chairman Daniel Camp and Commissioner Jack Manning.

 

State Representatives Weigh In on Coronavirus Outbreak on Beaver County Radio

Our State Representatives are weighing in on the coronavirus outbreak. State Rep. Jim Marshall appeared on Rappin’ with the Reps this morning…to give his thoughts on what has now been declared a pandemic:

State Rep. Josh Kail was asked if he had any recommendations for the citizens in his district:

State Rep. Aaron Bernstine was asked to give his take on the COVID-19 virus and the implications of the virus on the citizens in his district:

“Almost Famous in Beaver County” Remote was “Almost Famous” Like the new Primanti Brothers in Center Twp.

(Center Twp. Pa.) Beaver County Radio’s Frank Sparks and Walter Equals did a remote at the new Primanti Brothers Restaurant located in Monaca from 5-7 pm on Wednesday March 11, 2020.

It was the culmination of Beaver County Radio’s “Almost Famous in Beaver County” contest.  Over the previous week show hosts on Beaver County Radio asked listeners a variety of questions about “Almost Famous” people from Beaver County. The person that answered the question correct first became one of 25 finalists to win a free Primanti Brothers Sandwich once a week for a year. A nearly $400.00 value.

Beaver County Radio gave away 10 grand prizes. The winners have been notified!!

Check out all of the pictures of a fun night below:

Ambridge Council Hears About Sewickley Bridge Closure

Cleaning up the streets of Ambridge…and getting ready for the closure of the Sewickley Bridge. Just two of the items of business for Ambridge Council this week. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano was there. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Aliquippa Mayor Dwan B. Walker Supports Joe Biden for President

Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker is endorsing Joe Biden in the Democratic presidential primary… after his first choice, Mike Bloomberg, dropped out earlier this month. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has more. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Several Local Universities Cancel Face-to-Face Classes Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Several local universities have canceled face-to-face classes due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Geneva College- Spring break will be extended Wednesday, March 18. On Thursday, March 19, most classes will resume via online delivery formats until at least Monday, March 30. Click here for more information.

Penn State Beaver will move to online instruction starting March 16. This will last until Friday, April 3, and they plan to resume in-person classes Monday, April 6, at the earliest. Click here for more information.

Robert Morris University- Starting March 16, RMU will conduct all classes online or through alternative instructional methods through April 27. In order to allow faculty members time to prepare, all classes are canceled Thursday and Friday.

Slippery Rock University- University officials have extended spring break by two weeks — until March 29. This pertains to on-campus students only. All online students will resume classes as scheduled March 16.

Judge: Student to Stand Trial in School Bus Crowbar Attack

FAWN, Pa. (AP) — A high school student who struck and seriously injured a younger teen with a crowbar after the other boy struck him with it first must stand trial on attempted homicide and aggravated assault charges. A judge made the decision Wednesday after prosecutors argued that the 17-year-old student crossed a line between self-defense and attempted homicide when he didn’t stop the March 3 street brawl in Fawn after disarming the 14-year-old. His public defender had argued his client’s actions did not rise to that level where those charges were warranted. Authorities have not said what the two boys were arguing about.

Coronavirus Cases Reach Another Pennsylvania County, Parades Canceled

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Cases of the new coronavirus crept into a new county in Pennsylvania as Penn State and at least a dozen other schools moved classes online while St. Patrick’s Day parades in Philadelphia, Scranton and Pittsburgh were canceled. Bucks County confirmed its first two cases of COVID-19. That helped boost the statewide total to at least 16 confirmed cases. Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration is telling state workers to avoid out-of-state business travel and large gatherings. Philadelphia officials are urging people not to attend events of more than 5,000 attendees, and Penn State encouraged its 76,000 students to stay home the next three weeks.