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(New Brighton, Pa.) Vendor registration is now being accepted for the Fourth Annual New Brighton Fall Festival on Saturday, October 15, 2022. The deadline to register is October 2. You can register online at https://tinyurl.com/2s9mrect. If you need more info you can call the New Brighton Borough office at (724) 846-1870.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 301 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 215 PM EDT WED JUN 1 2022 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 301 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS . PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALLEGHENY ARMSTRONG BEAVER BRADFORD BUTLER CAMERON CARBON CENTRE CLARION CLEARFIELD CLINTON COLUMBIA CRAWFORD ELK ERIE FOREST INDIANA JEFFERSON LACKAWANNA LAWRENCE LEHIGH LUZERNE LYCOMING MCKEAN MERCER MONROE MONTOUR NORTHAMPTON NORTHUMBERLAND PIKE POTTER SCHUYLKILL SNYDER SULLIVAN SUSQUEHANNA TIOGA UNION VENANGO WARREN WASHINGTON WAYNE WESTMORELAND WYOMING
WESTMORELAND, Pa. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to criminal homicide and other charges in a three-day crime spree in western Pennsylvania that included the ambush and murder of a couple in their driveway. The Tribune-Review reports that 54-year-old Victor Steban of North Huntingdon pleaded guilty Wednesday in Westmoreland County to more than 30 criminal charges in seven separate cases including the May 2021 deaths of 40-year-old Jacob Erdeljac and 27-year-old Mara Casale in Penn Township. Prosecutors dropped plans to seek the death penalty in exchange for the pleas. The Tribune-Review reports that Steban was sentenced to two life terms and concurrent sentences totaling 46 to 96 years.
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“The commissioners aren’t closing the pool down; it’s just a matter of workforce right now.”
Commissioner Chairman Dan Camp said those words at the Commissioners’ work session on Wednesday in regard to rumors that the Old Economy Pool would be closed for the summer. The pool currently has yet to open due to the lack of lifeguard staff, which Parks & Recreation director Tony Caltury said has since been reduced to three lifeguards.
“We did lose two potential lifeguards to Cranberry,” Caltury said, “because of the proximity to Economy…for any operation I think we need at least six [lifeguards], three on and three off at any time. The closure for the year is not accurate; we are still pursuing and would like to open, we have all the chemicals and rec set to be up within a week’s time when we pull the trigger.”
As far as a deadline for the lifeguards to be found, Caltury said that one is not in place: “We haven’t imposed a deadline. Typically our season runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day; so even if we’re looking at early July, we still have plenty of time. So we have not set a hard deadline as of yet.”
The next Commissioners’ work session is scheduled for June 8 at 10:00 AM at the Beaver County Courthouse.
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(Midland, Pa.) Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, located in Midland, Pennsylvania, is presenting Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel. The show opens June 17th and runs June 18, 19 and 24-26.
Voted the best musical of the 20th century by Time Magazine, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel is a giant in musical theatre. This haunting love story about a tragic anti-hero, and the wife and child he leaves behind, features some of the most powerful music ever written for the stage. Declared to be his favorite by composer Richard Rodgers, this magical and majestic classic embodies both the grey areas of life and the Golden Age of Broadway. Show stopping numbers include stalwarts of American music such as “If I Loved You,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and “June is Bustin’ Out All Over”.
“Originally opening on Broadway in April of 1945, just five months before the end of World War II, Carousel served as a beautiful story of hope, loss, and the power of love for audiences who at the time were still reeling from the enormous losses of the Second Great War,” observed Justin Fortunato, Producing Artistic Director of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center. “With everything going on in the world today, and the seemingly insurmountable darkness that can encroach, this show continues to be a place where audiences and artists alike are reminded that no one walks alone in this life. The beauty, loss, and hope in this show make it an exhilarating experience at the theater.”
Individual tickets are available now from $18 to $25 by visiting LincolnParkArts.org or calling 724.576.4644. Group experiences are also available by visiting LincolnParkArts.org/Groups
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(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Duquesne Light Company (DLC) today announced a new lineup of electric vehicle (EV) charging and fleet electrification programs to help local organizations save time and money on installing EV charging and transitioning to an electric fleet. The programs are expected to significantly expand the number of public, workplace, multi-family and fleet charging stations in Allegheny and Beaver counties, making it even easier for area residents and commuters to transition to electric mobility.
“As part of our commitment to create a clean energy future for all in the Pittsburgh region, DLC is increasing opportunities for customers and communities to experience the many benefits of electric mobility while addressing one of our area’s largest sources of carbon emissions and air pollution — transportation,” said Brian Guzek, vice president of corporate strategy at DLC. “Our new programs support local organizations in reaching their sustainability targets and make it even more convenient for residents to choose electric transportation.”
The company is encouraging commercial customers, including local businesses, organizations and governments, at eligible sites to take advantage of the new offerings:
Equitable Access to Electric Mobility
DLC is also expanding its work with Port Authority of Allegheny County to support the installation and cover the cost of DC fast-charging (DCFC) stations for six new all-electric transit buses, ensuring that public transit riders can also experience the benefits of electric mobility. In 2020, DLC installed the DCFC stations for Port Authority’s first two electric buses.
“As the cost of EVs continues to fall and options continue to expand, more people and companies are making the switch to electric,” said Sarah Olexsak, senior manager of transportation electrification at DLC. “We want to help our customers and the region safely prepare for an increase of EVs on the road and support a transition that equitably shares the health, economic and environmental benefits of electric mobility across the region and beyond.”
DLC’s efforts align with Pennsylvania’s Electric Vehicle Roadmap, which aims to transform the state’s transportation system to provide significant benefits for the environment, economy and society.
More information about DLC’s new EV programs can be found at DuquesneLight.com/EV.
About Duquesne Light Company
Duquesne Light Company (DLC) is committed to more than keeping the lights on; we power the moments in our customers’ lives. As a next-generation energy company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, DLC’s 1,700-plus employees are dedicated to providing safe, reliable, resilient and affordable power to more than 600,000 customers across southwestern Pennsylvania, including the city of Pittsburgh. To learn more, visit DuquesneLight.com.
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(Aliquippa, Pa.) Pa State Police in Beaver are reporting that they conducted a traffic stop on a 2007 Lexus ES350 in the area of Davidson and 18th Streets in Aliquippa Sunday afternoon at 4:30 PM.
During the traffic stop it was learned the the driver of the vehicle 34-year-old Jamie Turner of Aliquippa has and active warrant for his arrest. Troopers reported that they attempted to take Turner into custody and he tried to flee on foot. The Trooper conducting the traffic stop was able to contain Turner and he resisted arrest and failed to comply with numerous commands to stop resisting. Turner was eventually taken into custody and was found to be in possession of a small amount of Marijuana. Troopers said that charges have been filed at District Court 36-3-04.
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Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane restrictions are underway on I-279 (Parkway North) and I-579 in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
Lane restrictions will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 through Thursday, June 2 in the following locations:
Crews from Allison Park Contractors will conduct minor concrete repairs.
Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns. Please use caution when driving through the area. Work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
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Gas prices are stable in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.701 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.
This week’s average prices: Western Pennsylvania Average $4.701
Average price during the week of May 23, 2022 $4.700
Average price during the week of June 1, 2021 $3.177
The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas:
$4.758 Altoona
$4.699 Beaver
$4.702 Bradford
$4.669 Brookville
$4.709 Butler
$4.734 Clarion
$4.699 DuBois
$4.677 Erie
$4.692 Greensburg
$4.698 Indiana
$4.687 Jeannette
$4.741 Kittanning
$4.699 Latrobe
$4.696 Meadville
$4.756 Mercer
$4.681 New Castle
$4.699 New Kensington
$4.699 Oil City
$4.693 Pittsburgh
$4.659 Sharon
$4.689 Uniontown
$4.699 Warren
$4.692 Washington
Trend Analysis:
The national average for a gallon of gas rose less than three cents over the past week to reach $4.62. However, the price of crude oil, which accounts for more than 50 percent of the cost of a gallon of gas, has now moved above $115 a barrel. This is due to fears of further global supply constraints as European Union (EU) leaders announced yesterday they will ban 90 percent of Russian oil imports by the end of 2022. Crude prices also increased last week after the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that domestic crude supply decreased by 1 million barrels to 419.8 million barrels. The current level is approximately 13.3 percent lower than during the third week of May 2021.
Even though gasoline demand was lower last week, domestic demand may start to climb again as drivers fuel up for the three-month-long summer travel season, which began this Memorial Day weekend. AAA forecast nearly 35 million travelers hit the road for Memorial Day, the highest number since 2019, despite record prices at the gas pump. The pent-up urge to travel caused by the pandemic has outweighed high pump prices for many consumers. But 67% of drivers recently surveyed told AAA they would change their driving habits if gas hit $4.50 a gallon. That number rises to 75% at $5 a gallon.
According to EIA data, total domestic gasoline stocks decreased by 500,000 barrels to 219.7 million barrels last week. Gasoline demand also dipped from 9 million barrels per day to 8.8 million barrels per day, approximately 700,000 barrels per day lower than a year ago.
Today’s national average for a gallon of gas is 45 cents more than a month ago and $1.58 more than a year ago.
Motorists can find current gas prices nationwide, statewide, and countywide at GasPrices.AAA.com.
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By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Bill Cosby is again facing sex abuse allegations in court as a civil trial begins in California. Opening statements are Wednesday in the trial stemming from the lawsuit of 64-year-old Judy Huth, who alleges Cosby forced her to perform a sex act at the Playboy Mansion in 1975 when she was 16 years old. Huth’s attorneys will outline the evidence they plan to present, which includes the testimony of Huth. Cosby’s attorneys, who say no sexual abuse happened, are likely to emphasize that the burden of proving the nearly 50-year-old case lies entirely with the plaintiffs. Cosby’s representatives say the comedian is not likely to attend the trial because glaucoma has left him blind.