Fire kills eight children in Chester rowhouse blaze
Relatives mourn as investigators still seek the fire’s cause. Eight Kimble and Sheridan children aged 15 months to 11 years died from smoke inhalation after flames swept a wood frame rear bedroom. Police cite possible cigarette or space heater ignition. Five others escaped. questions linger about smoke detectors and home code compliance.
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Elpe
Louis Fryson
John Freeman
Willie Hatcher
James Clark
Mac Portal
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Roxanne Levine Kimble
Avia Elizabeth Kimble
Larry Noble Kimble Jr
Ashley Marie Kimble
Taneasha Renee Sheridan
Paul Howard Freeman
Jack Edward Kimble
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Upland
Kenny Kimble
John Kimble
Chante Coleman
Nerie Cephas
Cephas
United Way in Lawrence County reaches 79.7 percent goal
The United Way of Lawrence County reports 1992 pledges reach 597506 dollars, 79.7 percent of the 750000 goal. Executive Director Thomas E. Rummell calls the response gratifying while volunteers, led by Donald Preston, prepare for a final push before December 18 at New Castle Community.
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Lawrence County
Thomas E. Rummell
Lonnie D. Robinson
Donald Preston
PARC offers programs and care services in Lawrence County
PARC provides bowling swimming and dances five times yearly plus a summer camp at Gaston Park. A day care center for handicapped and normal children operates 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at 1111 Cascade St serving 44 handicapped and 35 non handicapped children. PARC advocates for mentally retarded rights and offers counseling. United Way supports 22 agencies. 1992 goal is 750000. Executive Director Thomas Rummell extended the campaign to Dec 18. Lawrence County has met or surpassed goals for 15 years, last year raising 703000 toward 690000 target.
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Dexter the dog goes from shelter to modeling fame
Lehighton AP Dexter once homeless now a model with three agents after being spotted in an ad. Pet groomer Lorrie Koch adopted him in 1989 after a photo tugged at her memories. Dexter, treated for hookworm, earned 125 dollars for two hours of catalog work and aspires to cover next year’s camp costs.
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Jeep Ambulance Crashclaims two lives in Mercer County
A Saturday noon crash on U.S. 62 in Jefferson Township killed Larry J. Riddle, 37, and his wife Beverly T. Riddle, 35. The Jeep station wagon veered, crossing the center line into an unoccupied Gold Cross ambulance driven by Donald J. Bookwalter, 27, of Grove City. Bookwalter survived.
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Mercer County
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Shenango Valley Medical Center
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U.S. 62
Jefferson Township
Larry Riddle
Gold Cross
Donald J. Bookwalter
Grove City
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Riddle
Wampum and Ellwood celebrate holidays in cold parade
Despite 20 degree wind chill, Wampum and Ellwood City held holiday parades with enthusiastic but muffled applause. Wampum’s 20th annual parade drew 50 entries, honoring Alma Snyder and Jim Butera who died this year. Top floats included 101 Christmas Wishes and Crayola Christmas, with religious entries The Starlit Path and The Greatest Story also earning top honors.
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Jim Butera
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Christy Cilli
Tom Gobel
Wampum Woman’s Club
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First Church of God
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Cub Scout Pack
Shenango
Community calendar highlights many local meetings and classes
The Labor Council meets at 7 p.m. in Northgate Industrial Park to hear Kate L. Bronfenbrenner discuss creative union strategies. Red Cross hosts a blood drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lincoln High auditorium Ellwood City. Eat n Park hosts a games night to benefit Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh at Harbor Community Center. Multiple groups offer studies, support groups, wellness clinics, walking programs, and senior exercises Tuesdays and Mondays across New Castle and Union Township, with contact numbers for details.
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New Kensington
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Ellwood City
Eat ’N Park
Harbor Community Center
U.S. 422
Children’s Hospital
Pittsburgh
Dennis Rupp
New Castle
Northminster Presbyterian Church
Wilmington Road
Union Township
Union Area High School
McGill Presbyterian Community Center
Albert St
Christmas food drive offers free rides to donors
The New Castle Area Transit Authority hosts its eighth annual Christmas food drive on Thursday. Anyone donating a non perishable item will receive a free bus ride. Donated food goes to City Rescue Mission Cray House Women’s Lawrence County and the Salvation Army.
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New Castle Area
Figo closes Central Barber Shop in New Castle after 75 years
The Central Barber Shop on South Jefferson Street in New Castle has closed after 75 years. Owner Pete Carvella plans to sell the business his father Michael started near the Towne Mall. The shop moved to multiple locations before ending at 13 S Cochran Way. Carvella closed on Nov 20 following a heart attack.
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S Cochran Way
Carvella
New Castle Council Sets Town Meeting for South Side Areas
New Castle City Council will hold the second town meeting at 6 30 p m tomorrow in the St Francis Hospital School of Nursing auditorium for residents of the South Side Sheep Hill and Mahoningtown areas but all residents may attend. A caucus follows at 8 p m in city hall council chambers, then a budget hearing. MONONGAHELA PA AP Monongahela police and Conrail investigated a man struck by a train on railroad tracks. Coroner Tim Warco identified the deceased as Charles Dennis Clark 31 of Monongahela. He died of blunt force trauma shortly before 1 30 a m Saturday.
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St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing
South Side
Sheep Hill
Mahoningtown
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Monongahela, Pa
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Conrail
Washington County
Tim Warco
Charles Dennis Clark
Fire on Martin Street ruled accidental by marshal
The state fire marshal’s office ruled the Martin Street house fire accidental. Fire Chief James Shaffie said heat from a fireplace caused the blaze. City firefighters were dispatched about 5 10 p m Tuesday to 502 Martin Street home of Kim Minsky. Fire officials said the fire started on the first floor and extended throughout the residence.
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Martin St
Lottery numbers and results reported for multiple states
Yesterday's Pennsylvania numbers shown as 343 with unclear text for Saturday's result 322 ML and a 65553 code. Ohio results include 275 and 0042 with a garbled string. Lotto draw lists 8 15 27 29 37 39. Additional codes 1500055 and 0 5 9 4 6 5 appear.
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Ohio
Corrections: Taco Bell Salvation Army holiday promo
Local state note corrects a prior report that Taco Bell joined the Salvation Army for a holiday promotion and served Pepsi Cola rather than Coke. For corrections, call Bob Vosburg, managing editor, at 654-6651 between 9 30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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