FILE – President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden leaves after a court appearance, July 26, 2023, in Wilmington, Del. House Republicans plan to hold their first hearing next week in their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family’s business dealings. The Sept. 28 hearing is expected to focus on “constitutional and legal questions” that surround allegations of Biden’s involvement in his son Hunter’s overseas businesses. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

WASHINGTON (AP) — A political adviser to Rudy Giuliani is slamming Hunter Biden’s lawsuit against the former mayor. Hunter Biden sued Giuliani and another attorney on Tuesday, claiming the two wrongly accessed and shared his personal data after obtaining it from the owner of a computer repair shop. Giuliani adviser Ted Goodman says it was false to claim Giuliani manipulated the laptop hard drive, but that he was “not surprised … considering the sordid material and potential evidence of crimes on that thing.” The lawsuit is the latest in a new strategy by Hunter Biden to strike back against Republican allies of Donald Trump who have traded and passed around his private data including purported emails and embarrassing images in their effort to discredit President Joe Biden.

FILE – President Donald Trump claps as he walks to the podium to speak at Ford’s Rawsonville Components Plant that has been converted to making personal protection and medical equipment, Thursday, May 21, 2020, in Ypsilanti, Mich. Former President Donald Trump will skip the second GOP presidential debate next week to travel to Detroit as the auto worker strike enters its second week. Trump is planning to speak with union members and will look to blunt criticisms from a United Auto Workers union leadership that has said a second Trump term would be a “disaster.” (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — When former President Donald Trump visits Detroit on Wednesday, he’ll be looking to blunt criticisms from a United Auto Workers union leadership that has said a second term for him would be a “disaster” for workers. Union leaders say Trump’s record in the White House speaks for itself. Union leadership cites unfavorable rulings from the nation’s top labor board and the U.S. Supreme Court under Trump and unfulfilled promises of automotive jobs. Trump will skip the second Republican presidential debate that day to travel to Detroit and visit striking autoworkers. Trump is running a radio ad in Michigan and Ohio praising autoworkers and claiming he’s “always had their back.”

Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt reminded Pennsylvanians today that the Oct. 23 deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 7 municipal election is just one month away. Ensuring that our elections are conducted freely and fairly, and that every eligible voter can make their voice heard, are top priorities of the Shapiro Administration.

“I urge every eligible Pennsylvanian who is not yet registered to vote to do so before the Oct. 23 deadline,” Schmidt said. “It takes only a few minutes to register, and then you can exercise your fundamental right to vote and let your voice be heard in the Nov. 7 municipal election.”

To be eligible to vote, an individual must be:

• A United States citizen for at least 30 days before the election,
• A resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which the individual plans to register and vote for at least 30 days before the election, and
• At least 18 years old on the day of the election.

Pennsylvanians who are already registered to vote can check their registration status online and update their voter record with any changes to their name, address, or party affiliation.

Eligible voters will have the opportunity to cast a ballot for judicial races and local government positions this November. The department’s candidate database lists county and statewide judicial candidates running for office.
In addition to registering online, eligible Pennsylvanians can register by mail or in person at the following locations:

• their county voter registration office,

• county assistance offices,
• Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program offices,
• Armed Forces recruitment centers,
• county clerk of orphans’ courts or marriage license offices,

• area agencies on aging,
• county mental health and intellectual disabilities offices,
• student disability services offices of the State System of Higher Education,
• special education offices in high schools,
• Americans with Disabilities Act-mandated complementary paratransit providers, and
• Department of Transportation (PennDOT) driver and photo license centers.

New this fall at all PennDOT driver and photo license centers is a form of automatic voter registration, which provides eligible Pennsylvanians with a built-in way to apply to register to vote when they obtain a new driver’s license or ID card or renew their existing identification. The Shapiro Administration launched the automatic registration initiative last week as part of its continued commitment to ensuring free, fair, and secure elections.

Registered voters can also request a no-excuse mail-in or absentee ballot online. Mail-in or absentee ballot applications must be received by a voter’s county elections board by 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Voted mail ballots must be received by county election offices by 8 p.m. on Nov. 7.  Voted mail ballots received after that time do not count, even if containing a postmark before the deadline.

The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington, Sunday, May 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced legislation to close gaps in chronic pain research and help scientists propel chronic pain research forward. The Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act would centralize current information and data to help clinicians and scientists more effectively research chronic pain conditions plaguing many Americans.

“Too many Americans, especially older adults, are living with crippling pain that may prevent them from working, taking care of their children, or completing everyday tasks like cooking or cleaning,” said Senator Casey. “The Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act will ensure our Nation’s health care providers and scientists have the latest data and tools available to make progress on chronic pain and provide relief to millions.”

“With roughly 20% of our nation’s population living with chronic pain, it’s critically important that we encourage further research in this area and develop a centralized hub for Americans to access the latest information,” said Senator Blackburn. “This bipartisan legislation will equip the CDC to pull together existing resources and identify gaps where more research is needed to better inform chronic pain patients, clinicians, and scientists.”

“Many Americans live with chronic pain, which can interfere with daily life. We must do more to support people,” said Senator Kaine. “By improving data collection and data sharing, the Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act would help researchers develop better alternatives to opioids to treat those living with chronic pain.”  

“For far too long, the lack of research and resources for many Americans who suffer from chronic pain has prevented patients from receiving the care they need,” said Senator Cramer. “It’s time to put those chronic pain patients first by encouraging publicly available research and best practices to advance the quality of treatment and support across the country.”

The Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act would direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to utilize available research data to clarify the prevalence and characteristics of chronic pain; identify gaps in the available research data; develop standard definitions for population research on chronic pain; and create a centralized Chronic Pain Information Hub to aggregate and summarize available data, maintain a summary of complete, ongoing, and planned research, and translate findings to recommendations for clinicians and scientists.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published September 26,  2023 12:54 P.M.

(Chippewa Township, Pa) At 4 p.m. Monday, Chippewa Township Police were engaged in a high speed pursuit of a white BMW that ended in South Beaver Township. Police Chief Eric Hermick said one of his patrol officers observed the vehicle, stopped it, and saw drugs in plain view. The operator then fled the scene. The pursuit had to be called off  due to schools being dismissed. Chief Hermick said South Beaver got a call  that the vehicle operator Trezeir Epps, 23 of New Castle, PA, struck a tree in front of a house, and fled into the woods. The pursuit began at 10 pm. Police then set up a perimeter, using multiple k-9’s drones, and manpower, trapping him at a house on Route 51 at Bradford Drive. Epps threw a duffle bag into the woods, and police are searching for it  with the help of drones and k-9’s.

BEAVER, PENNSYLVANIA– The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Beaver/Lawrence County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s^® on September 30, 2023 at the Gazebo at Irvine Park in Beaver. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the Opening Ceremony will begin at 9 a.m.

On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. The colors of the Promise Garden flowers represent people’s connection to Alzheimer’s — their personal reasons to end the disease.

“We’re closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s,” said Natalie Boyanovsky, development manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter. “We hope that everyone in our community can join us by starting a team to help the Alzheimer’s Association raise awareness and funds for families facing the disease today, take more steps toward treatments and finally ending this disease.”

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

In Pennsylvania alone, there are more than 280,000 people living with the disease and 400,000 caregivers.

To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Beaver/Lawrence County Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit alz.org/walk.

As students struggle with the finances necessary to pursue their lifelong dreams, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing to delve into the escalating expenses of higher education tomorrow, Sept. 27, at 9 am at the Republican Caucus Room, Room 418, Main Capitol Building, Harrisburg. Barring any technical difficulties, the events will be streamed on Facebook.com/pagoppolicy, www.PAGOPPolicy.com, www.PAHouseGOP.com and www.RepKail.com.

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election would be moved up five weeks under bipartisan legislation approved by the state Senate last week, said Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47).

Senate Bill 224 would move the 2024 primary election to March 19.

In many presidential elections, the outcome is largely decided before Pennsylvania voters have a chance to cast a ballot. Moving up the spring election date would give voters in the fifth-largest state a better chance of weighing in on the presidential primary.

The current primary date also conflicts with Passover, during which observant Jewish Pennsylvanians are prohibited from writing, driving, or using electricity.

“Last week the Pennsylvania Senate stood unified in wanting to ensure all Pennsylvanians have an equal opportunity to cast their vote, especially with next year being a presidential election year,” Vogel added. “It is now in the hands of the House of Representatives where we hope they will take swift action in getting this to the Governor’s desk.

The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for its consideration.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published September 26, 2023 10:26 A.M.

(Aliquippa, Pa) A man has been found guilty in the attack of an Aliquippa Police Officer. On the night of July 28-29, 2022 PA State Trooper Johnnie Schooley was attacked and severely injured by Damian Bradford in front of and inside the Franklin Avenue Mini Mart in Aliquippa. At 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2023 after the jury deliberated for six hours, Bradford was found guilty of attempted homicide, multiple counts of aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and other charges.
Judge Mitchell Shahen will sentence Bradford on the charges on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Assistant DA’s Chad Parks and Steven Necaster represented the Commonwealth . District Attorney Lozier’s staff, Trooper Schooley, Trooper Palmer, their families and fellow troopers all thanked the jury.

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio News Director. Published September 25, 2023 10:06 A.M.

(New Brighton, Pa) Pizza Joe’s in New Brighton has apparently abruptly closed, at least temporarily. The restaurant has had an empty parking lot recently and google lists them as permanently closed. An automated message can be heard when trying to call their phone number, stating that the pizza shop has suspended operations citing staffing issues and the struggling economy.