The Latest: Thousands line up to pay tribute to McCain
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on memorial services for the late Sen. John McCain (all times local):
4:20 p.m.
Thousands of people lined up for blocks outside the U.S. Capitol to say goodbye to Senator John McCain as officials, relatives and friends paid tribute to the Vietnam hero and longtime senator lying in state under the majestic dome.
House Speaker Paul Ryan called McCain “one of the bravest souls our nation has produced.”
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said, “We thank God for giving this country John McCain.”
President Donald Trump was absent from the event, at the McCain family’s request after an extended feud between the two.
McCain died Saturday at age 81.
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12:10 p.m.
Family, friends and a roster of current and former Washington officials are paying tribute to John McCain at the Capitol.
Vice President Mike Pence was joined by top White House officials including Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, Chief of Staff John Kelly, National Security Adviser John Bolton, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. Military brass included members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman and actor Warren Beatty are among those pausing at McCain’s casket as the senator lies in state under the dome.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker Paul Ryan delivered remarks. Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer were flanked by scores of lawmakers, including former prisoner of war, GOP Rep. Sam Johnson of Texas.
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11:50 a.m.
At a memorial service in the Capitol, Vice President Mike Pence says John McCain will be missed and that President Donald Trump respected the late senator’s service to the country.
Pence says, “In every country there are those who put country first, who prize service ahead of self, who summon idealism from a cynical age. John McCain was such a man.”
The vice president closed his remarks in the Capitol Rotunda by echoing the senator’s own words for how he once said he wished to be remembered.
“On behalf of a grateful nation,” Pence says, “we will ever remember that John McCain served his country and John McCain served his country honorably.”
McCain is lying in state on Friday. A public viewing will be held in the afternoon.
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11:30 a.m.
A memorial for John McCain is underway at the U.S. Capitol where elected officials, family and friends are gathered in the Rotunda.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says they’re there, “to recognize a great loss and celebrate a great life.”
McConnell says “generations of Americans will continue to marvel at the man who lies before us.”
He described “the cocky, handsome Naval aviator who barely scraped through school, but then fought for freedom in the skies” and “who became a generational leader” in the Senate.
House Speaker Paul Ryan says McCain may never have reached his goal of the White House, but he achieved something “far more enduring – the abiding affection of his fellow citizens and an example for future generations.”
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11:15 a.m.
Vice President Mike Pence greeted John McCain’s mother, Roberta McCain, in the Capitol Rotunda ahead of the senator’s memorial service in the Rotunda.
Pence is filling in for President Donald Trump, who was not invited by the McCain family for the services this week honoring the Republican senator. He attended with his wife, Karen.
The vice president is among several officials who are expected to deliver remarks.
Roberta McCain is 106.
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10:45 a.m.
The hearse carrying the casket of John McCain has arrived at the Capitol as a memorial begins for the Republican senator.
McCain’s wife, Cindy McCain, and other members of his family watched from the steps of the East Plaza as his casket was carried into the Capitol.
Family, friends, lawmakers and other guests, including some celebrities, gathered in the Capitol’s Rotunda for the service. Congressional leaders are expected to deliver remarks.
It’s the first of two days of services honoring the Arizona senator in the nation’s capital where he served for more than 30 years in elected office.
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12:20 a.m.
It’s Washington’s turn to say goodbye to the late Sen. John McCain. And McCain is saying farewell — his way.
The six-term Republican senator from Arizona, who lived and worked in the nation’s capital over four decades, will lie in state under the U.S. Capitol rotunda Friday for a ceremony and public visitation.
On Saturday, McCain’s procession will pause by the Vietnam Memorial and head for Washington National Cathedral for a formal funeral service. At McCain’s request, two former presidents — Barack Obama and George W. Bush — are expected to speak there.
People close to the White House and McCain’s family say President Donald Trump has been asked to stay away from all events. During the presidential campaign, Trump mocked McCain for getting captured during the Vietnam War

Little has changed for gas prices in Beaver County, and the price is similar to that around most of Western Pennsylvania. Matt Drzik has further details:

In lieu of the upcoming Labor Day weekend, gas prices in Beaver County are going to stay put. Beaver County Radio’s Matt Drzik has details. Click on ‘play’ to hear Matt’s report…

The victim killed in a one-vehicle crash Thursday has been identified. Emergency crews were called to the 25-hundred block of 13th Avenue around noon yesterday for a crash with two people inside the car. The Beaver County Coroner has identified the fatal victim as 88-year-old Irene Vigosky. Coroner David Gabauer says Vigosky died as a result of blunt force trauma. Her death was ruled accidental. The name and condition of the second person inside the car has not been released.

If you’re driving in and around Beaver County this weekend (as well as several other adjacent counties), be prepared to have your ID and registration with you. Matt Drzik explains why:

OFFICIALS ARE TRYING TO BRIGHTEN THINGS UP AT THE BEAVER VALLEY MALL IN CENTER TOWNSHIP. ALL THIS WEEK ELECTRIC CREWS HAVE BEEN BUSY SWAPING OUT SODIUM-BASED LIGHTS AT THE MALL FOR L-E-D REPLACEMENTS. IN ALL, NEARLY 250 LIGHTS AT THE MALL ARE BEING REPLACED. OFFICIALS SAY THE NEW LIGHTS ARE BRIGHTER AND MORE COST-EFFECTIVE.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 31ST, 2018

 

TODAY – PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH – 84.

TONIGHT – PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW – 66.

SATURDAY – PARTLY CLOUDY. A SHOWER OR
THUNDERSTORM IS POSSIBLE. HIGH – 86.

SUNDAY – PARTLY CLOUDY IN THE MORNING FOLLOWED BY
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE
AFTERNOON. HIGH – 88.

LABOR DAY – MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES DURING THE MORNING
HOURS. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING IN THE
AFTERNOON. HIGH NEAR 90.

Congressman Rothfus meets with senior Anthony Hite, his family, and faculty at Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh for the flag dedication ceremony

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Representative Keith Rothfus (PA-12) joined the students and faculty of Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh for its flagpole dedication ceremony. Aquinas Academy senior, Anthony Hite, installed the school’s new flagpole as part of his Eagle Scout project for Boy Scout Troop 596. Anthony chose his project because he thought it was important for the school to have a flagpole as a visible symbol of his and the school community’s love for our Nation.

“It is important that we impart to our young people the values of hard work, leadership, and community,” said Congressman Rothfus. “Anthony’s dedication to raise the necessary funds and bring his community together to install his school’s new flagpole exemplifies these principles. I am honored to have participated in this special ceremony, and I look forward to hearing of Anthony’s future successes.”

“Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh is excited to have Representative Keith Rothfus joining us for our flag raising ceremony. We are thrilled that he is honoring the hard work of our student, Anthony Hite, who has completed his Eagle Scout project of installing a new flag pole so that we may, as a school, proudly display the colors,” said Leslie Mitros, Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh Head of School.

 

 

Congressman Rothfus and SBA Administrator McMahon tour PGC with Susan Weinzierl, President, and her son, Joe, Special Projects Manager.

SEWICKLEY, Pa. – Representative Keith Rothfus (PA-12) welcomed Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Linda McMahon to Western Pennsylvania to visit and tour Professional Graphic Communications, Inc. (PGC). PGC is a family owned, Sewickley-based, graphic design, full-service printing, packaging, and mailing services company. SBA-financing has been critical to their growth. Representative Rothfus and Administrator McMahon also discussed the current healthy economy’s impact on small businesses and new opportunities to grow their workforce.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy,” said Congressman Rothfus. “PGC is an incredible example of a thriving small business that is investing in our community, providing jobs, and delivering quality products. As a member of the Financial Services Committee, I am committed to ensuring small businesses, such as PGC, can access the capital they need to be successful. Additionally, thanks to regulatory right-sizing and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, our economy is roaring back to life, fueling consumer confidence, and spurring more hiring and investment. I thank Administrator McMahon for joining me on this visit and PGC President Susan Weinzierl for hosting us.”

“The President’s tax cuts and economic policies are producing one of the strongest periods of economic growth in our nation’s history. Having the right mix of policies paired with innovative steps to develop the workforce will continue providing the kinds of employment opportunities that Western Pennsylvania and our nation need,” said Administrator McMahon. “As head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, I am proud to advocate on behalf of our nation’s 30 million small businesses to ensure they have the resources they need to drive their businesses and local communities forward.”

PGC President and CEO Susan Weinzierl added, “Professional Graphic Communications is celebrating our 35^th business anniversary this year. It is especially exciting as PGC has been honored with a visit from the executive and government official for the SBA, Linda McMahon and Congressman Keith Rothfus. My staff and I appreciate the opportunity to showcase our design, printing and mailing facility during their visit

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