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Story by Frank Sparks, News/Program Director
Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:47 AM
(Greene Twp., Pa.) Pa State Police are reporting via release that they were called to the scene of a three vehicle accident yesterday morning around 8:40 AM on Pa State Route 168 in front of Jack’s Diner in Greene Twp., Beaver County
Troopers said upon arriving and investigating it was discovered that 84-year-old David Anderson of Georgetown, Pa. was attempting to turn his 2011 Buick Regal left into the parking lot of the diner when his vehicle was struck by a 2019 International Harvester being driven by 56-year-old Kimberley Smithberger of Woodsfield OH. The impact of the crash caused Anderson’s vehicle to then crash into a 2008 Chevrolet Impala being driven by 73-year-old Donald Rawlings of Wellsville Ohio.
Troopers stated in the release that Anderson and his 82-year-old wife Esther Anderson suffered serious injuries and were transported to Allegheny General Hospital. The family told Troopers that both Anderson’s are currently in stable condition and are expected to fully recover .
Smithberger and Rawlings were not injured. Two of three passengers in Rawlings vehicle suffered minor injuries but refused to be transported to the hospital. David Anderson was charged by State Police with not properly yielding while turning left.

(Beaver,Pa) Krisinda Bright has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison without possibility of parole in the deaths of her two children earlier this year in Ambridge. The Fifty-eight-year-old pleaded guilty on Tuesday to first-degree murder charges as part of a plea agreement that spared her a possible death penalty. Authorities said Bright called police to her Ambridge home Feb. 22, and officers found 16-year-old Jeffrey Bright and 22-year-old Jasmine Cannady dead of shotgun blasts to the head. The youngest victim was a student at Ambridge High School.

Court to hear arguments in GOP’s election ‘investigation’
By MARC LEVY Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania court will hear arguments over Democrats’ efforts to block a Republican-approved subpoena to state election officials in what Republicans call a “forensic investigation” of last year’s presidential election, spurred on by former President Donald Trump’s baseless claims that he was cheated out of victory. The statewide Commonwealth Court has set aside 75 minutes for arguments Wednesday. Challengers, including Senate Democrats and state Attorney General Josh Shapiro, have sought to block the subpoena issued in September by a Republican-controlled state Senate committee. They say it’s an abuse of legislative power, serves no legitimate legislative purpose and stems from Trump’s efforts to undermine trust in elections.

Pennsylvania asks FEMA for help with COVID surge
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania is asking the federal government to send health care workers to bolster hospitals and nursing homes that are increasingly under strain from persistent staffing shortages and the latest COVID-19 surge. The Wolf administration asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Wednesday to send strike teams to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and ambulance companies in the hardest-hit areas of the state. Pennsylvania is also requesting that the federal government send 1 million rapid at-home coronavirus tests and increase the state’s allocation of monoclonal antibody treatments. Statewide, hospitalizations are up by two-thirds since last month.

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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will quicken the pace at which it’s pulling back its support for the post-pandemic U.S. economy as inflation surges, and it expects to raise interest rates three times next year. In an abrupt policy shift, the Fed announced that it will shrink its monthly bond purchases at twice the pace it previously announced, likely ending them in March. The bond purchases were intended to hold down long-term rates to aid the economy but are no longer needed with unemployment falling and inflation at a near-40-year high. The accelerated timetable puts the Fed on a path to start raising rates in the first half of next year.

(Mahoning Twp., Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting a burglary on West State Street in Mahoning Twp. Lawrence County.

Troopers said via release that the residence was burglarized sometime between October 16 at 12:30 AM and 2:30 AM October 17.
The 27-year-old male of Elwood City and 26 year-old female of Edinburg reported that the items stolen were a leather MCM Backpack valued at $800.00 and $70,000.00 in cash.

Also a rear entry door lock worth $60.00 was damaged.

State Police in New Castle are asking anyone with information to call them at (724) 598-2211

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

Despite winning multiple state titles in football over the weekend, the Commissioners’ work session on Wednesday offered a glimpse into the recognition that Beaver County is receiving for successes outside the athletic realm.

Commissioner Jack Manning attended the Allegheny Conference Legislative Reception on December 14, and he alluded to how neighboring counties have noticed and even taken inspiration from Beaver County’s recent progress.

“Between the cracker plant, what’s happening with revitalization, with leading what we’ve done with broadband–there’s so many counties tapping into what we’ve done with broadband and infrastructure,” Manning said. “We’ve got so much positive energy and momentum going on here, and the football teams have just added to [that].”

Manning also acknowledged several other commissioners from adjacent counties spoke to him at the gathering: “It just made me feel good knowing how much interest [there was]…and talking to fellow commissioners from Westmoreland, Lawrence, and Washington Counties, who were there.”

“It was just a great night, and it was exciting to see the recognition of some of the progress we’re making here.”

The Commissioners’ regular work session for December 22 has been cancelled.