Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent
November 24, 2021 at 9:58 AM
(Potter Twp., Pa) Beaver County Coroner David j. Gabauer on Wednesday morning released the identity of the man who fell off of a barge and drowned near the Montgomery Locks and Dam on Monday evening. Gabauer said that 42-year-old Kevin Childers of Midland died in the accident. The exact cause of Childers death under investigation.
Former MLB outfielder, manager Bill Virdon dies at 90
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bill Virdon, who helped the Pittsburgh Pirates to the 1960 World Series before enjoying success as manager of the Houston Astros, has died. He was 90. Virdon spent 12 years in the major leagues as a centerfielder. He won the 1955 National League’s Rookie of the Year Award with St. Louis before moving to Pittsburgh. Virdon’s long tenure with the Pirates included helping Pittsburgh upset the New York Yankees in the 1960 World Series. Virdon spent 13 seasons as a major league manager and was the 1980 NL Manager of the Year after helping the Astros reach the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
On the road again: Travelers emerge in time for Thanksgiving
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer
DALLAS (AP) — Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic. The number of air travelers this week is expected to approach or even exceed pre-pandemic levels. Auto club AAA predicts that 48.3 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday period, an increase of nearly 4 million over last year despite sharply higher gasoline prices. Many feel emboldened by the fact that nearly 200 million Americans are now fully vaccinated. But it also means brushing aside concerns about a resurgent virus at a time when the U.S. is now averaging nearly 100,000 new infections a day.
Home rule charter, a new mayor, renovation projects abound…Beaver Falls is changing rapidly, and a new future is on the horizon for the city.
Bethany Williams, the director of Beaver Falls’ Community Development, will talk with Matt Drzik about the changes, and also what the hopes and plans for the city are set to be. The interview will air after the 8:30 news.
Pennsylvania’s jobless rate drops for 8th straight month
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate fell for the eighth month in a row in October, as payrolls grew but the labor force shrank. Department of Labor and Industry figures released Friday show Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped two-tenths of a percentage point to 6% from September’s rate. The national rate was 4.6% in October, and Pennsylvania lags most other states, tied at 40th among 50. In a survey of households, the labor force shrank for the fifth month in a row, although the number of employed grew. Payrolls grew in October by 19,000, and Pennsylvania has regained about 65% of the 1.1 million jobs lost in the pandemic.
Pennsylvania man sentenced to prison in infant son’s death
CURRITUCK, N.C. (AP) — Officials say a Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to at least five years in prison after pleading guilty in the 2018 death of his 5-month-old son while his family was vacationing in North Carolina. At a Nov. 15 hearing in Currituck County Superior Court, 34-year-old Thomas William Imschweiler of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter after entering into an agreement with prosecutors. The plea was first reported by Outer Banks Today. An indictment showed Franklin Thomas Imschweiler suffered head injuries. He died at a hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, in July 2018.
Wednesday’s Teleforum program sees the return of Larry Kelly, of the lawgroup Luxenberg Garbett Kelly and George. With Larry’s background in high school sports, no doubt the WPIAL discussion from Tuesday’s Teleforum will be revisited, along with plenty more chances to register to win one of the five Aliquippa Giant Eagle 100.00 gift cards. Teleforum is on every weekday from9 till noon on 1230WBVP, 1460WMBA, 99.3FM presented by St. Barnabas, and streaming live on Beavercountyradio.com
(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)
After losing at home to Albion College 91-66 in the Coaches vs Cancer tournament at Metheny Fieldhouse, the Geneva College men’s basketball team will return to action Tuesday night as they battle the Marietta Pioneers.
The Golden Tornadoes (2-1) will be playing their final game before the start of Presidents’ Athletic Conference action before battling Thiel on December 1. Marietta (2-2) is coming off of a 82-74 loss to #1 Randolph-Macon College on Saturday. Tip-off from Ban Johnson Arena is set for 7:00 PM.
The Geneva women (1-2) were scheduled to play Mount Union on Tuesday, but due to COVID protocols within the Lady Raiders program, the game has been cancelled. The Lady GT’s return to action on December 1 against Thiel, as part of a women’s/men’s doubleheader in Greenville.
US to release 50 million barrels of oil to ease energy costs
By JOSH BOAK and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has ordered 50 million barrels of oil released from the strategic reserve to help bring down energy costs, in coordination with other major energy consuming nations, including China, India, and the United Kingdom. The move is aimed at global energy markets, but also aimed at voters who are coping with higher inflation and rising prices ahead of Thanksgiving and winter holiday travel. Gas prices are at about $3.40 a gallon, more than double their price a year ago, according to the American Automobile Association.
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(Sewickley Hills Boo, Pa.) Pa State Police have identified the man who was killed yesterday morning on I-79 near Sewickley Hills Boro.
Troopers are reporting that 44-year-old Kevin Kass of Wexford was killed when he entered the highway on foot and was struck by a 2010 Ford F-150 Pick-up truck that was being driven by 41-year-old Silas Reed of Carnegie. A second vehicle, a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was being driven by 71-year-old Christine Clutter of Mars also struck Kass as he was still laying in the left lane after being hit.
Kass was pronounced dead at the scene. Reed and Clutter remained on the scene after the accident as State Police continue to investigate.