(Photos of Mayor Walker swearing in Councilman Art Piroli, Jr., who was re-elected, and Denise Taylor, who was elected to her first official term as controller, taken by Sandy Giordano).

All of Aliquippa’s newly elected officials have been sworn in…as we hear in this report from Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

WEATHER FORECAST FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 2020

 

TODAY – CLOUDY WITH PERIODS OF RAIN.
A THUNDERSTORM POSSIBLE. HIGH – 51.

TONIGHT – RAIN SHOWERS THIS EVENING WITH OVERCAST
SKIES OVERNIGHT. LOW AROUND 50.

SATURDAY – RAIN SHOWERS IN THE MORNING WITH
OVERCAST SKIES LATER IN THE DAY. NEAR
RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES. HIGH – 67.

SUNDAY – SOME MORNING CLOUDS FOLLOWED BY SOME
AFTERNOON SUNSHINE. A MORNING HIGH OF 51
WITH TEMPS FALLING TO NEAR 40.

UPDATE: We have been able to confirm with PUSH Beaver County that the festival will be held on April 4-5, 2020. They are still working to make final arrangements with the county for the festival to remain in Bradys Run Park. Stay tune to Beaver County Radio for more updates tomorrow morning including an interview with both PUSH Beaver County officials and the Conservation District.

BREAKING NEWS: Beaver County Radio News has learned that there will be a Maple Syrup Festival this year after all.  Newsman Pat Septak spoke with Georgia Miller of the Beaver County Conservation District by phone just moments ago and she confirmed  that there will be a Maple Syrup Festival this year, and that it will done in conjunction between the District and PUSH Beaver County…but she also confirmed  that PUSH Beaver County has agreed to take over the annual event entirely sometime down the road. A date for the event has not yet been announced. She says details will be forthcoming. Stay tuned.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two U.S. officials say it was “highly likely” that an Iranian anti-aircraft missile downed a Ukrainian jetliner late Tuesday, killing all 176 people on board. President Donald Trump is suggesting he believes Iran was responsible. He is dismissing Iranian claims that it was a mechanical issue that brought down the plane. The officials, citing U.S. intelligence, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information. The crash came just a few hours after Iran launched a ballistic missile attack against Iraqi military bases housing U.S. troops amid a confrontation with Washington over a U.S. drone strike that killed an Iranian Revolutionary Guard general.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida security guard is in jail after authorities say he threatened to kill President Donald Trump as retaliation for the U.S. military killing an Iranian general. The Secret Service says Chauncy Lump posted a live video on Facebook last week where he stated “he killed my leader and I have to kill” Trump. Agents say Lump periodically displayed a semi-automatic rifle while wearing white cream on his face and a towel wrapped on his head like a turban. Lump told agents he was joking.  He was being held Thursday on $100,000 bail on charges of threatening the president.

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will “probably” soon transmit the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate. At a news conference Thursday, Pelosi said she has no plans to hold onto the articles indefinitely. The ongoing standoff between Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is turning into a test of wills for the leaders. It’s been three weeks since Trump was impeached, but Pelosi has yet to send the impeachment articles to the Senate for trial. Pelosi wants clear terms of the trial made public as Democrats demand witnesses. McConnell insists there will be no “haggling.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is set to vote on a non-binding measure limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran as Democratic criticism of the U.S. killing of a top Iranian general intensified. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said that while the war powers resolution does not require Trump’s signature, it nonetheless “has real teeth” because it is “a statement of the Congress of the United States.” Republicans denounced the House measure as little more than “a press release” designed to attack Trump. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence urged GOP lawmakers to oppose the plan.

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft says it has developed a technique to detect online predators using video games to try to sexually exploit children. The chat function in online multiplayer games is one place where predators have tried to groom children for sexual purposes. Microsoft, which makes the Xbox gaming system, says its new technology will automatically scan text-based conversations for signs of potential exploitation. A human moderator can then review the flagged conversation and determine if it should be reported to law enforcement. Microsoft says it will start sharing the tool Friday with nonprofit organizations and other gaming and messaging service developers.

HAMAR, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania authorities say a suspected drunk driver allegedly drove into oncoming traffic and ended up ramming her car into an officer’s vehicle following a police pursuit. Police say Michele Sweet turned into the wrong lane while driving in Harmar and narrowly missed hitting a patrol car that was summoned to look for her Saturday night. Arrest papers say officer Ryan Valasek pursued Sweet and pulled the patrol car in front of her vehicle when it stopped. The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports Sweet then rammed his patrol car and continued to rev the engine until it stalled out. Sweet is charged with drunken driving, fleeing and attempting to elude police, and other charges. Sweet’s attorney was not available for comment.

The Beaver County Commissioners this morning approved an agreement for reassessment of properties countywide. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has details. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…