KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — More than two months before the phone call that launched the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s newly elected leader told advisers he was worried about pressure from the U.S. president to investigate Democrat Joe Biden. Volodymyr Zelenskiy gathered a small group together in Kyiv on May 7, where they discussed how to navigate Trump’s insistence for a probe and avoid becoming entangled in American elections. The meeting was recounted to The Associated Press.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Turkey has informed the U.S. it will make “permanent” a five-day cease-fire in Syria. In response, he says he’s directing the lifting of economic sanctions on Turkey. Claiming success at the U.S.-brokered effort, Trump said Wednesday, “this was an outcome created by us.” The cease-fire required Kurdish forces formerly allied with the U.S. against the Islamic State group to move out of a roughly 20-mile zone on the Turkish border.

(Photos of the school and of Mrs. Martin talking about the grant taken by Sandy Giordano)

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Hopewell Township has received a safety grant from the state. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has details. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

A state Senator yesterday formally introduced legislation to add menstrual products to the list of mandatory hygiene supplies found in public restrooms. Don Rooney has the story…

EXTON, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump is headed to Pittsburgh today to show his support for the natural gas industry, making clear he sees his pro-industry policies as a boost to his chances of winning the battleground state. As some of his Democratic opponents call for a fracking ban, Trump has been eager to tout his support for a sector he says brings economic benefits and jobs. But in the suburbs that might be key to victory, Pennsylvania voters have shown a growing opposition to fracking.

Legislation has been introduced in Harrisburg to give all Pennsylvanians access to solar power, no matter where they live. Don Rooney has more…

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A challenge to a victims’ rights constitutional amendment going before voters in two weeks will be the subject of a court hearing. A Commonwealth Court judge plans to meet with lawyers before the Wednesday hearing in Harrisburg. The Marsy’s Law amendment would put into the state constitution the right of victims to be notified about, attend and weigh in during plea hearings, sentencings and parole proceedings.

The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence held a rally in Harrisburg yesterday to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. State Rep. Sheryl Delozier addressed the rally and commented about the 122 fatalities initiated by a domestic partner this year in Pennsylvania and expressed her commitment to ending intimate partner violence and all forms of violence against women…

A three-vehicle accident resulted in damage to a home in Hopewell Township yesterday. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has details. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

The new Koppel Bridge officially opens for motorists this afternoon. The route has been closed for nearly three months while crews completed the demolition of the old bridge and connected Route 351 over the Beaver River to the new bridge. PennDOT will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the Koppel borough side of the bridge at 1:00 this afternoon. Beaver County Radio’s Matt Drzik will be there and will have a complete report later on.