Authorities say a pregnant woman and her two young sons have been killed in a fast moving house fire near Harrisburg.
The fire broke out overnight at a home in Hamburg, about 55 miles northeast of Harrisburfg.
A man was able to escape from a bedroom window and was hospitalized with injuries.
Cause of the fire is under investigation.
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President Trump Changing Immigration Policy
In what would be a major change in immigration policy, President Donald Trump is expected to announce Tuesday that he will end protection for young immigrants who were brought into the U-S illegally as children–but with a six month delay.
North Korea Remains Huge Problem
South Korea says the U-S military will soon install more missile defense launchers at at a site in southeastern South Korea to counter threats made by North Korea.
And in New York, the U-N security council is set to hold an emergency meeting today on North Korea, after a powerful nuclear test added another layer of urgency for diplomats wresting with what to do next.
Today’s meeting is the council’s second emergency session in a week over the North’s weapons programs.
North Korea claimed Sunday it detonated a hydrogen bomb underground.
One Remains Hospitalized from Shippingport Accident
Only one of the four injured at the Bruce Mansfield power plant accident in Shippingport is still hospitalized.
Three of the four have gone home.
Michael Gorchock of Pittsburgh remains in the hospital but reports indicates he is showing signs of improvement.
Two persons were killed last week in the industrial accident.
Local Effort Aiding Hurricane Victims
Beemac trucking company in Harmony Township is collecting supplies to send to Texas to help Hurricane Harvey victims.
Suggested supplies include baby food and formula, diapers and wipes, medical supplies, toiletries, snack food, pet food, hygiene and feminine products.
Those interested are asked to call Sherri Wilson at Beemac. The telephone number is (724) 595-7104.
Today is the Labor Day Holiday
Today is Labor Day.
All government offices, local, state, and federal are closed.
There is no mail delivery. Post offices are closed.
Banks are also closed.
Harrison to the DL after being hit by pitch last night.
While batting late in the game with the Reds Saturday night Josh Harrison was hit by a pitch in his left hand. While Harrison did continue the rest of the inning he did not come out to play defense and was taken in for x-rays. The results came back that he has a fracture of the 5th metacarpal on his left hand. Harrison was placed on the 10 day disabled list Sunday morning and the Pirates recalled right hand pitcher Chris Bostick from Triple A Indy to replace Harrison on the roster.
The Pirates went on to beat the Reds 5-0 Saturday night taking Game 2 of the series. The Reds and the Pirates wrap up the series Sunday Afternoon at 1:35 at PNC Park.
Beaver whips Freedom 42-0
Beaver defeated Freedom 42-0 last night in Beaver.
Beaver County Community College Players of the Game:
Tyler Wallace (Beaver); Jason Norman (Freedom).
Jury Deliberations Continue Today In Beaver County Double Murder Trial
JURY DELIBERATIONS CONTINUES TODAY IN A BEAVER COUNTY DOUBLE MURDER TRIAL. AFTER DELIBERATING ALL DAY YESTERDAY, THE JURY FAILED TO REACH A VERDICT IN THE CASE AGAINST 18-YEAR-OLD RONALD FOSTER. THE JURY BEGAN DELIBERATIONS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON RETURNED THIS MORNING TO DECIDE A VERDICT FOR FOSTER, WHO IS ACCUSED OF CONSPIRING TO COMMIT A ROBBERY WHICH LED TO THE DEATHS OF 18-YEAR-OLD DANE MATHESIUS AND 16-YEAR-OLD WILLIAM BOOHER. THE PROSECUTION IS PURSUING A CONVICTION OF SECOND-DEGREE MURDER.
New Food Pantry Opens In Aliquippa
A new food pantry was dedicated at the Aliquippa fire station on Wednesday. State Rep. Rob Matzie was there, as was Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano…