Drought conditions are lowering water for fishing, boating, or swimming in parts of Western Pennsylvania. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District said the conditions aren’t life-threatening, but people should be cautious. Areas south of Allegheny County, including Westmoreland and Washington counties, are in some level of drought. Uncontrolled tributaries not being fed by a reservoir could experience worse levels of water.
(Reported by Danielle Smith, reporter from Keystone State News Service, Published at 7:57 A.M.)
The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law two years ago this week. In Pennsylvania, its impact so far includes carbon reduction, job creation, and support for disadvantaged communities. The I-R-A marks the largest clean energy investment in U-S history, with over 369-billion dollars dedicated to fighting climate change and creating jobs. Fred Quinn III, on the Swissvale Borough Council, just east of Pittsburgh, says the legislation will generate over 243-thousand new jobs across Pennsylvania by 2030. He adds the I-R-A offers financial relief for households as well.
Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 15, 2024 at 7:50 A.M)
The Greater Pittsburgh Community food bank will be stopping by in Aliquippa today from noon to 1:30 p.m. They will be located at Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church on Broadhead Road in Aliquippa and no pre-registration is required.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris tried to convince others through their plan for Americans with Medicare to lower prescription drug prices. The White House proclaimed that out-of-pocket costs a year will exceed $1.5 billion. Some of the drugs will start to cost less are Merck’s diabetes medication Januvia, Bristol Myers Squibb’s blood thinner Eliquis and Johnson & Johnson’s blood cancer drug Imbruvica. Tax penalties are in place for drug makers who refuse to participate in joining the Medicare drug system, and until 2029, 50 more drugs will be revealed for usage involving Medicare.
When Former President and Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Butler on July 13, the security was questioned. The Secret Service may provide the answer because of their bulletproof glass that they are using to protect him, according to NBC News. The glass will be also well-traveled, as this form of advanced security will be transported by military aircraft. While this plan is still in the works, Former President Trump has not held an outdoor event since the assassination attempt happened.
In less than 24 hours, TSA workers intercepted two guns in baggage at Pittsburgh International Airport. The first instance happened on Monday night as 31-year-old Florida native Cajaya D. Gordon-Morrison did not have a concealed carry permit and was cited and charged with an unloaded gun. The second instance happened Tuesday afternoon, when 39-year-old Pittsburgh native Christopher Brandon Batson was arrested after his handgun was spotted. Batson also did not possess a concealed carry permit, according to county police. Passengers can only travel with guns if they are unloaded and packed in a hard-sided case, and fines can reach up to $15,000 for taking a weapon through a TSA checkpoint, depending on both the weapon and circumstances.
Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 15, 2024 at 7:25 A.M. (Updated at 8:57 a.m.)
The Ambridge Council hired two new part time police officers at a meeting on Tuesday night. The pair of part-time officers are Isaac Jones and Noah Record. The Ambridge borough treasurer Richard Dobrosielski, Jr., was authorized by the council to act on their behalf to request tax records and information from Berkheimer. The council authorized the closing of the bicentennial account and a future programming cost from a $10,000 donation to Old Economy Village. The Ambridge Council’s next regular meeting is Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. The remaining funds will be allocated for honor roll upgrade improvement.
Democratic Presidential Nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz, her running mate, will make an appearance on their bus tour starting in Pittsburgh, along with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz. A news release from the Harris Walz campaign states that the tour will begin in Pittsburgh on Sunday, part of the duo’s road ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
A Moon Township man has pleaded guilty after filing a false tax return on Wednesday. According to the Department of Justice, 53-year-old Albert Boyd Jr. willingly filed the false tax. There was also a reported loss of $1.03 million in court. Boyd did not initially report the income of his business, Boyd Roll-Off Services, and most of that income came from the sale of scrap metal that was unreported. He also deposited checks into accounts separate from his business. Boyd will receive a sentence later this year, and he may face up to three years in prison and a potential fine of up to $250,000 or twice that amount obtained through his false tax return.
A Moon Township man has pleaded guilty after filing a false tax return on Wednesday. According to the Department of Justice, 53-year-old Albert Boyd Jr. willingly filed the false tax. There was also a reported loss of $1.03 million in court. Boyd did not initially report the income of his business, Boyd Roll-Off Services, and most of that income came from the sale of scrap metal that was unreported. He also deposited checks into accounts separate from his business. Boyd will receive a sentence later this year, and he may face up to three years in prison and a potential fine of up to $250,000 or twice that amount obtained through his false tax return.