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Fishing and Staying Cool on Teleforum Thursday

The Thursday Teleforum talk program starts with the Huntington Business Spotlight-we’re talking fishing with guest Seth Willoughby-Then St. Barnabas consultant Jeff Bost joins the show to help us undersrtand how to be safe on these scorching hot days-after that the scorching hot Mike Romigh hosts The Best of Beaver Count, followed by Beaver County Times’ own Scott Tady! Teleforum happens every weekday on 1230WBVP, 1460WMBA, 99.3fm presented by St. Barnabas, and now also on 95.7fm!

Hopewell School Board Approves Tax Increase and Other Supporting Resolutions

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio

(Hopewell Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Residents in the Hopewell School  District   will be faced with a 3.5 mill tax increase beginning July 1, 2022.  Millage will be 84.45 mills. The budget adopted  represents projected revenues of $43,056,843.00. Appropriations  of $44,568.093.99. All other supporting taxes were approved by resolutions.

Dr. Kellee Oliver, coordinator of pupil personnel services resignation was approved and will be effective July 8,2022.
The board voted to eliminate the high school attendance secretary and the reprographics positions and  combined the secretary/reprographics position..
Kate Gustsfson, long time high school English teacher’s retirement was approved effective August 21,2022.

 

 

Krasner Impeachment Leaders Note Incredible Support for Effort to Ensure Laws are Enforced in Philadelphia

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(HARRISBURG, Pa.) Reps. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) and Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) noted on Tuesday an incredible outpouring of support from the public and fellow members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the effort to ensure the laws are enforced in Philadelphia by the willfully derelict District Attorney Larry Krasner.

“In the 24 hours since we announced our intention to file articles of impeachment against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, there has been an outpouring of support and helpful information submitted through www.stopkrasner.com. We are also pleased that many members have already signed on as co-sponsors for the forthcoming articles of impeachment,” they said.

“The public response to this, and the quick support from fellow House members, makes two things clear: The only person undermining the Philadelphia district attorney is Larry Krasner himself, and it is time for him to go.”

“We Want To Send A Message”: Senator Elder Vogel Discusses Work Zone Safety Bill On A.M. Beaver County

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)
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“You need to put stiff penalties in place so that people pay attention.”

And stiff penalties are precisely the order of Senate Bill 614, dubbed the “Work Zone Safety Bill”, which was introduced by Pennsylvania State Senator Elder Vogel (R/47th) earlier this year. Vogel talked with Matt Drzik on the June 15 edition of A.M. Beaver County to talk about this bill currently in process mode within Harrisburg.

Under SB 614, any Pennsylvania driver who commits a violation within a work zone (speeding, collision, etc.) would be fined $400, lose two points on their driving record, and take part in a mandatory PennDOT safety course on the first offense. Vogel said that the penalties are stiff for a good reason: “We wanted to basically send a message to people that we take this very seriously; we take work zone safeties very serious, and we take the safety of the workers in the work zones very seriously,” he stated. “Thirty or forty people get killed in work zones every year in the state of Pennsylvania.”

The bill is currently under consideration by the Transportation committee, but Vogel says that it has already received considerable support. “It’s got bipartisan support on it,” Vogel said, “because everybody across the state–especially in the central part of the state and the northern tier–they have a lot of road issues like this as well, and they understand the concerns of PennDOT and their local road crews.” Vogel believes that the earliest that the bill could be passed through Harrisburg is by early fall of 2022.

To listen to the full interview with Senator Vogel, click on the player below.

Biden Tells Oil Refiners: Produce More Gas, Fewer Profits

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By JOSH BOAK Associated Press
President Joe Biden wants U.S. oil refiners to produce more gasoline and diesel. In a letter to refiners Wednesday, Biden says their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record high prices. Biden writes the oil companies need to work with his administration on “near-term solutions” addressing the crisis. Gas prices nationwide average roughly $5 a gallon, an economic burden for many Americans and a political threat for Biden’s fellow Democrats before midterm elections. Biden’s message that corporate greed contributes to higher prices might resonate with voters. ExxonMobil says it has informed Biden’s administration of its planned investments to increase oil production.

US Report: Nearly 400 Crashes of Automated Tech Vehicles

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By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer
DETROIT (AP) — Automakers reported nearly 400 crashes of vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 involving Teslas, according to new statistics from U.S. safety regulators. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cautioned Wednesday against using the numbers to compare automakers, saying it didn’t weight them by the number of vehicles from each manufacturer that use the systems, or how many miles those vehicles traveled. Automakers reported crashes from July of last year through May 15 under an order from the agency, which is examining such crashes broadly for the first time.

Penguins Name Pryor Assistant GM, Saucier Operations Analyst

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have promoted Chris Pryor to assistant general manager. The move is one of several made by general manager Ron Hextall as he restructures the team’s front office. Longtime video coordinator Andy Saucier is now the team’s hockey operations analyst, which is a new position created exclusively for Saucier. In addition, Erik Heasley has been named the general manager of the franchise’s American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Retail Sales in May Slip 0.3% Amid Surging Inflation

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By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans trimmed their spending unexpectedly in May compared with the month before, underscoring how surging inflation on daily necessities like gas is causing them to be more cautious about buying discretionary items. U.S. retail sales fell 0.3% last month, down from a revised 0.7% increase in April. Sales at furniture and home furnishings stores fell 0.9%, while sales at food stores rose 1.2%. Business at restaurants was up 0.7%. The report offers discouraging news about the economy as consumers were still providing critical support to the economy even after a year of seeing prices spiral higher for gas, food, rent, and other necessities.

Beaver Falls Police Issue Community Notice Advising Residents to Take Precautions in Their Home Security

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(Beaver Falls, Pa.) The City of Beaver Falls Police Department issued a statement in coordination with City Council and Mayor Kenya Johns via their Facebook Page last night advising residents to take precautions in their home security.
The release said that due to recent reports of unknown subjects loitering around residential homes after dark and during the  late night hours residents are reminded to secure their windows and doors at night and to utilize available lighting to illuminate areas around homes. Bever Falls Police told residents that lighting is helpful in deterring subjects that may be acting with criminal intent. Lighting also helps assist officers on patrol in detecting these subjects.
The Department said in the release that the best ways to protect yourself is secure all doors and windows. Utilize available lighting around the exterior of your home, and keep your curtains and blinds closed at night.
Beaver Falls Police are requesting if you see any suspicious activity to contact their department by dialing 911 and for non Emergencies call 724-846-7101

Wampum Man Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal Narcotic and Firearms Laws

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(Pittsburgh, Pa.) A Former Beaver County Resident pleaded guilty on federal court yesterday to violating the federal narcotics and firearms laws.
49-year-old Michael Turner formerly of Wampum entered the guilty plea of distributing five kilograms or more of cocaine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon before United States District Judge Stephanie Haines.
In 2019 agents with the FBI and other agencies investigated drug trafficking activity in Pittsburgh’s Hill District Neighborhood and elsewhere. As part of the investigation agents conducted court-authorized interceptions of telephonic communications over two telephones used by a codefendant between February and May of 2020. During that time agents intercepted communication with Turner regarding the purchase of Kilogram quantities of cocaine, which he distributed to others. Turner also admitted to to unlawfully possessing a .223 caliber rifle and ammunition which was seized from his Beaver county residence during a search on June 18, 2020. Turner is a felon and is prohibited from owning a firearm.
He is scheduled to be sentenced on October 27, 2022 and faces not less than ten years and up to life in prison, a $10,000,000 fine or both. Pending sentencing Turner is remaining in the custody of US Marshals.