Judge drops Kirkwood case over prosecutorial misconduct
Lawrence County President Judge Dominick Motto ruled a prosecutor deceived the court denying Kirkwood a fair trial. After a hearing, Motto dismissed the pending robbery case and vacated the 2003 conviction citing mis conduct by former assistant district attorney Birgitta Tolvanen related to alibi evidence and phone records.
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Justin Kirkwood
Lawrence County
Dominick Motto
Kirkwood
Motto
John Bongivengo
Birgitta Tolva
Tolvanen
William Fitts
Fitts
Toivanen
Norman
Mayor orders refund of inspection fees after blast
New Castle Mayor Wayne Alexander said the city erred in charging victims a $65 inspection fee after Monday's explosion. Residents reported paying cash or check before power restoration. the mayor promised refunds and blamed the practice on the city electrical inspector and CodeSys inspectors.
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New Castle
Wayne Alexander
Alexander
Penn Power
Margaret Bernard
Franklin Ave
City
Anthony “Monk” Laurenza
CodeSys
Obituary for Raymond D. Johnson Jr. 50
Raymond D. Johnson Jr., aged 50, of 1140 Parkwood Court, obituary notice. The document records his passing and home address as part of standard obituary details.
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Raymond D. Johnson Jr
Parkwood Court
New Castle Teams Lead County Season Openers
Season opener tests in Lawrence County with New Castle girls routing Beaver Falls 70 to 12 and boys beating Sharon 66 to 43 in the New Castle Tipoff Tournament. Neshannock Shenango Mohawk Ellwood City Lincoln and Wilmington also won while Union girls debut later and Neshannonk girls were postponed.
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New Castle High
New Castle
Lady Canes
Beaver Falls
Sharon
Union
Neshannock
Shady Side
Lawrence County
Shenango
Mohawk
Ellwood City
Lincoln
Wilmington
Tyrone Steals Drives for New Castle Against Sharon
Erica Mihok reports New Castle High star Tyrone pushes through Sharon defense to the net, sparking a scoring sequence in last night’s game.
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Wilmington High
Bishop McCort
Erica Mihok
New Castle High
Tyrone
Sharon
Subscribed Reader Highlight on Margie Fabian
A note honoring Margie Fabian of Phillips Street, longtime subscriber, received acknowledgment for her continued support and loyal readership.
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Margie Fabian
Phillips Street
New weight limit on bridge blocks access at location
Weather related damage prompts a new weight limit on a bridge preventing passage. A Sheep Hill man faces trial for robbery as reported on Page A3.
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Sheep Hill
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