Prosecutors have dropped all charges against a woman in a robbery-related western Pennsylvania shooting that killed three people, including a 10-year-old girl. The New Castle News reports that the Lawrence County district attorney’s office and New Castle police withdrew charges against 41-year-old Jody Hammer. District Attorney Joshua Lamancusa declined comment. Charges remain against 19-year-old Steven Procopio and 19-year-old Anthony Lavon Cooper Jr.
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Chuck Schumer: President Trump’s Pledge On Health Care Will ‘Hold Americans Hostage Through 2020’
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says President Donald Trump’s new pledge to produce a health care overhaul plan after he’s re-elected next year means he will “hold Americans hostage through 2020” on an issue that affects millions of people. The New York Democrat says that when Trump “insists he has a magic plan that we can see if only the American people re-elect him,” it isn’t true. Trump tweeted that Congress will vote on a GOP plan after the elections.
Governor Tom Wolf’s ‘Restore Pennsylvania’ Tour Stops In Hopewell Township
GOVERNOR TOM WOLF’S ‘RESTORE PENNSYLVANIA’ TOUR RECENTLY STOPPED IN HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
Legislation Introduced That Would Save Thousands For Those Paying Off Student Loans
Over 1.8 million Pennsylvanians carry an estimated 68 billion dollars in student loan debt. Legislation is being introduced that would save thousands for those paying off student loans. Don Rooney has more…
Jim Palmer Receives Support Of Development Award
Beaver County’s Planning Commisison Director has received the Supporter of Development Award. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has more. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
No Injuries Reported In Burning Home In Rochester
A fire broke out this morning at a house in Rochester. The fire was reported shortly before 4:30 a.m. on Harmony Road. Thick smoke poured from the home as firefighters responded. Emergency dispatchers said people were home when the fire started, but no injuries have been reported.
Beaver County Commissioner Dan Camp Goes To Washington
BEAVER COUNTY COMMISSIONER DAN CAMP WILL APPEAR BEFORE A U-S HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE TODAY. THE COMMITTEE IS SCHEDULED TO MEET AT 10:00 THIS MORNING FOR THE HEARING ON “LESSONS FROM ACROSS THE NATION: STATE AND LOCAL ACTION TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE”. CAMP – A REPUBLICAN RUNNING FOR RE-ELECTION THIS YEAR – PLANS TO DISCUSS THE NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY’S ECONOMIC IMPACT ON THE COUNTY.
Dry, Cloudy Today With Temps In Mid-50’s
WEATHER FORECAST FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 2ND, 2019
TODAY – GENERALLY CLOUDY. HIGH – 55.
TONIGHT – SOME CLOUDS THIS EVENING WILL GIVE WAY
TO MAINLY CLEAR SKIES OVERNIGHT. LOW – 36.
WEDNESDAY – INTERVALS OF CLOUDS AND SUNSHINE.
HIGH – 57.
Joe Biden Says He Never Meant For His Hugs & Shoulder Squeezes To Make Women Feel Uncomfortable
Former Vice President Joe Biden says he never meant for the hugs and shoulder squeezes he has long doled out to women to cause them any discomfort. A Nevada Democrat named Lucy Flores says she felt uncomfortable in 2014 when she received a kiss on the back of her head from Biden, who’s considering whether to enter the 2020 Democratic presidential race. Democratic strategist Maria Cardona says Biden “has to acknowledge that his behavior made some women uncomfortable.”
White House Whistleblower Blows Lid Off Of Classified Information Scandal
A White House official turned whistleblower says dozens of people in President Donald Trump’s administration were granted access to classified information despite “disqualifying issues” in their backgrounds. That includes concerns about foreign influence, drug use and criminal conduct. The official, Tricia Newbold, says she compiled a list of at least 25 White House officials who were initially denied security clearances because of their backgrounds. But Trump aides intervened.