Aliquippa City Council Approves 2 Motions Under Planning And Zoning

Story by Beaver County Radio Correspondent, Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, PA) – Aliquippa City Council approved a motion to hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 4 at 7 p.m. to receive public comment on a proposed comprehensive revision to the city’s zoning ordinance and the zoning district map of the city’s code of ordinances. Council approved a recommendation by the city planning commission for a proposed subdivision submitted by the Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development for property on Woodlawn Road.

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Rainy Day Today, Beautiful 4th Of July Weekend Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 79. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely before 4am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 57. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Gov. Wolf Vetoes GOP Bill With Voter ID, Other Elections Changes

Wolf vetoes GOP bill with voter ID, other elections changes
By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor has vetoed a Republican-crafted elections bill that would have mandated voter identification in all elections and made a host of other changes to election law. Gov. Tom Wolf said outside his Capitol offices Wednesday that he considers it a voter suppression measure. Wolf also used his line-item veto authority to eliminate $3.1 million in funding in separate budget legislation after Republican lawmakers claimed that it had been earmarked to create an election-auditing bureau under the independently elected auditor general. Wolf had said there was no such agreement to use the money for an election-auditing bureau.

Gov. Wolf signs Off On Revisions To Pennsylvania Medical Pot Law

Wolf signs off on revisions to Pennsylvania medical pot law
By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Medical marijuana patients can continue to get a three month’s supply at a time under revisions to the Pennsylvania program. Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday signed into law a bill that makes it easier for producers to remove contaminants such as yeast and mold from medical marijuana A proposal to allow patients to grow their own marijuana was defeated. Other changes include permanently allowing curbside dispensing. The new law adds to the list of serious medical conditions for which medical marijuana can be dispensed to include cancer remission therapy and neuropathies of the central nervous system.

As the Titanic Decays, Expedition Will Monitor Deterioration

As the Titanic decays, expedition will monitor deterioration
By BEN FINLEY Associated Press
An undersea exploration company plans to dive to the sunken Titanic to begin what’s expected to be an annual chronicling of the shipwreck’s deterioration. The 109-year-old wreck is being battered by deep-sea currents and metal-eating bacteria. OceanGate Expeditions president Stockton Rush says it’s important to document the wreck before it disappears or becomes unrecognizable. The first dive could be as early as this week. OceanGate also plans to document the site’s sea life and explore its debris field. The expedition includes archaeologists and marine biologists. But the firm is also bringing roughly 40 people who paid up to $150,000 to come along. They’re helping to fund the expedition.

Treasurer Sandy Egley: Game Commission has Made Changes To The Sale Of Antlerless Deer License

(Beaver County, Pa.) Beaver County Treasurer Sandy Egley sent out a press release stating that her office received a letter from the Pa Game Commission notifying her office that there will be an increase in transaction fees for all hunting licenses this year.

The cost for a Pa resident antlerless deer license will increase from $6.90 to $6.97. Non-resident antlerless deer license will increase from $26.90 to $26.97.

The County Treasurer’s office will begin accepting Pa resident antlerless deer license applications by mail on July 12, 2021. The Treasurer’s office is recommending that you don’t mail your application before July 9, 2021.

Treasurer Egley said in the statement that per Game Commission rules any applications received before July 12, 2021 will not be processed and will be returned.

Treasurer Egley also stated in the release that previously a hunter could hold 3 Antlerless Deer applications for the entire state, with the exception of special regulation areas around Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Starting this year, a hunter can hold 6 active antlerless deer licenses in the state at one time. Once you report your harvest and it is confirmed by the Game Commission you  can apply for another one but can only have 6 active at one time.

If you need more information you can call the Treasurer’s office at 724-770-4540 of the Game Commission Customer Support line at 1-800-838-4431.

Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld Dies at 88

Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88
By ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The family of former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says he has died. He was 88. Rumsfeld’s family says he died late Tuesday “surrounded by family in his beloved Taos, New Mexico.” The two-time defense secretary and one-time presidential candidate had a reputation as a skilled bureaucrat and visionary of a modern U.S. military, but it was unraveled by the long and costly Iraq war. Regarded by former colleagues as equally smart and combative, patriotic and politically cunning, Rumsfeld had a storied career under four presidents and nearly a quarter century in corporate America.

Bill Cosby’s Sex Assault Conviction Overturned By Court, Will Be Released From Prison Today

Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction overturned by court
By MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pennsylvania’s highest court has overturned comedian Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction and opened the way for his immediate release from prison in a stunning reversal of fortune for the comedian once known as “America’s Dad.’ The state Supreme court said Wednesday that an agreement Cosby had with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case. The 83-year-old Cosby has served more than two years of a three- to 10-year sentence.

US Representatives Lamb and Bice Introduce Abandoned Well Remediation Research And Development Act

LAMB AND BICE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN ABANDONED WELL REMEDIATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACT

 

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) was joined by Representative Stephanie Bice (OK-05) in introducing the bipartisan Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act.  Lamb and Bice are both members of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.  This legislation would establish an abandoned wells research, development, and demonstration program at the Department of Energy.

Tens of thousands of known abandoned oil and gas wells across the country leak methane into the atmosphere, pose health and safety risks, and can pollute local groundwater.  Many experts estimate there are hundreds of thousands, if not millions, more abandoned or orphaned wells across the country.  This legislation will help improve data collection on the location of abandoned wells; advance plugging, remediation, and reclamation efforts; and improve environmental remediation practices.

“This commonsense legislation will create good jobs in the oil and gas sector and improve our environment” said Lamb.  “Pennsylvania’s energy resources have powered our country for over a century.  Now is the time to address this environmental risk and strengthen the energy industry through cutting-edge science and innovation.”

“America’s energy sector has experienced multiple challenges in recent years, including termination of the Keystone Pipeline, lower production and job losses, in addition to the impact of the pandemic,” said Bice.  “As a result, thousands of wells have been shuttered.  My home state of Oklahoma has an incredible program that helps address abandoned well sites, and it’s past time we do something similar on the federal level.  This legislation will help create energy sector jobs for so many that have lost employment, while helping the environment.”

In addition to Lamb and Bice, Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30) and Frank Lucas (OK-3), respectively the Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, joined as original cosponsors.  The bill authorizes up to $30 million in FY22, increasing to $35 million in FY26.

“I am thrilled to be an original cosponsor of the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act,” said Johnson.  “This bipartisan bill utilizes the scientific expertise at the Department of Energy to tackle the ever-growing problem of abandoned oil and gas wells in the U.S.  As we transition to a clean energy economy, it is critical that we have sound and proven technologies to mitigate the harmful methane emissions of hundreds of thousands, if not millions of polluting wells in our communities.”

“Locating, closing, or repurposing wells is critical work that can reduce methane emissions and reclaim resources.  But doing this work is difficult and costly,” said Lucas.  “In Oklahoma, we have thousands of abandoned wells with an average cost of $40k to $70k to properly close.  For some sites, the costs could rise to nearly $1 million.  This legislation will help us identify new materials and advanced techniques to find and manage abandoned wells, which will help our environment and our energy sector.”

Visit Lamb’s website to learn more about the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act.