Snow falls in western Pa. multiple crashes, three deaths
First snow of the season leaves slick roads across western Pennsylvania. A 27 vehicle crash on I-79 south of Pittsburgh blocks the highway. four injuries reported and no fatalities. Fatal accidents occurred in Erie and Butler counties as slide-offs and collisions killed three youths, Erin Hinchberger 17, and two others. Weather police warn of continuing hazards with temperatures dropping to the 30s, with warmer relief expected tomorrow.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Pitts
Interstate 79
Erie County
National Weather Service
Linda Gillette
Waterford
Summit Township
Gillette
Hamot Medical Center
Erie
James
Hamot
Butler County
David Maney
Butler
Unionville Road
Maney
Slippery Rock
Slip Rock Township
Erin R. Hinchberger
Phil P DiRocco
Harrisville
Hinchberger
Icy Roads Cited in Fatal Route 422 Collision in Ohio
Icy conditions on Route 422 Coitsville Township Ohio contributed to a head on crash that killed Ruth M. Hisey 83 of New Bedford and left John E. Allen 77 of New Castle in satisfactory condition at St Elizabeth Health Center. Leman J. Hughes 62 of New Bedford was treated and released. Police continue to investigate.
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Route 422
Coitsville Township
Ohio
New Bedford
New Castle
Ruth M. Hisey
St. Elizabeth Health Center
Youngstown
Coitsville
John E. Allen
Hubbard Road
Hisey
Leman J. Hughes
St. Eli Health Center
Lawrence
Mercer
Butler
Beaver
Icy I-79 crash injures 14 in 27-vehicle pileup
Thirty vehicles tangled on I-79 south of Pittsburgh during rush hour after icy roads. Eight hospitalized at Washington Hospital and Greene County Hospital, two flown to UPMC Presbyterian. Dorothy Gramann, 74, in critical condition. Chad McCreath, 27, in stable condition. No fatalities reported.
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Jerry Frazee
Lone Pine Volunteer Fire Department
Washington Hospital
Greene County Hospital
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Presbyterian
Pittsburgh
Waynesburg
Dorothy Gramann
Fredericksburg
Chad McCreath
Canonsburg
Man charged in city burglaries
David Zachrich, 33, of 212 Park Ave Apt 1, was arraigned on multiple counts after police linked him to a string of burglaries and attempted burglaries on North Hill between Dec 5 and 8. He faces three counts each of burglary, attempted burglary, and criminal mischief, five counts of loitering and prowling at night, two counts of criminal trespassing, and one count of receiving stolen property. Bond set at 30000. he remains in jail on parole-violation detainer. Evidence includes coins found in his possession, footprint matches, and a common entry method.
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Charles Abraham
Zachrich
Lawrence County
Highland
Neshannock Avenue
Phar-Mor to buy Pharmhouse drugstore chain
Phar-Mor Inc plans to acquire Pharmhouse Inc for 34.4 million dollars including 26 million of assumed debt. Phar-Mor will pay 3.25 dollars per Pharmhouse share totaling 8.45 million. Phar-Mor, based in Youngstown, has 106 stores in 19 states with 1.1 billion in revenue.
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Youngstown
Phar-Mor Inc
Corp
Phar-Mor
Pharmhouse
mid-Atlantic
New England
Rx Place
Phar-Mor Sai
Sports Bulletin Deadlines for Christmas and New Year
Bulletin notes require submissions for Christmas Day reach by noon Tuesday and items for New Year’s Day by noon December 29, outlining the newsroom deadlines for sports briefs.
Community events and support meetings guide
A dense list of weekend activities includes singles gatherings at 6 30 p m with contact numbers Joe 652 3224 Robin 656 8156 skating at Hess Ice Rink Pearson Park 4 2 admission skate rental 658 6332 plus two adult basic education classes in Temple Building and Lincoln apartments Sunday events feature Dick Tady Orchestra SNPJ Center and more skating times 3 30 to 5 30 p m 4 admission contact 658 6332 several 12 step groups church based support lines health screenings drug and alcohol treatment services and survivor groups with multiple contact numbers including 652 7921 652 9206 336 5180 658 6681 and 652 9206 for admission and information.
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Joe
Robin
Hess Ice Rink
Pearson Park
Lawrence County Choices
Temple Building
Dick Tady
Snpj Recreation Center
Shenango Presbyterian Church
Wilmington Road
Alcoholics Anonymous
Northminster Presbyterian Church
Narcotics Anonymous
Highland House
Highland Ave
Salvation Army
W. Grant St
Jameson Hospital
St. Camillus Church
St. Joseph the Worker Church
CCD
McGill Presbyterian Community Center
Albert St
Lawrence County
Lincoln Apartments
Family Health Council
Olde Post Office
W. Washington St
Al-Anon
Lawrence County MH MR board adds five members
Lawrence County commissioners named five to the Mental Health Mental Retardation Advisory Board for three year terms starting January 1. Appointees are Dr Mohammad Ali James Direnzo Henry Karki Olga Nared and Dr Gary Lilly. The panel also renewed a Hill View Manor therapy services contract with Nova Care Inc. of King of Prussia for one year starting January 1. Commissioner Brian Burick opposed the renewal, citing a lack of explanation from Complete Care Services. The courthouse will be closed Christmas Eve and no meeting is scheduled next week.
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Lawrence County
Ple
Ental Health
Mohammad Ali
James Direnzo
Henry Karki
Olga Nared
Gary Lilly
Nova Care Inc
King of Prussia
Hill View Manor
Brian Burick
Complete Care Services Inc
Complete Care Services
Hill View
Flu Shot Clinic At Jameson Hospital
Jameson Hospital will offer flu shots to the community from noon to 6 p.m. Monday in the hospital lobby. Registered nurses will administer the injections, priced at $10. Medicare and Select Blue are billed for eligible individuals. Children under 13 need a doctor’s prescription. Call 656-4145 for details.
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Jameson Hospital
Taylor Township to Change Garbage Pickup Schedule
Township residents will see a shift in trash collection starting January 1 with Aiken Refuse handling pickups every Friday. Martha Street residents get Monday service from January 4. Inquiries directed to the township building at 535-4627 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily.
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Taylor Township
Aiken Refuse
Martha Street
Remember When New Castle's Illustrious Past Series Returns
Judy Hius continues her annual look back in USA Weekend with the continuing series Remember When. The feature recalls New Castle’s past while also noting interest around actor Greg Kinnear and a Christmas presence in readers’ stockings.
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Judy Hius
New Castle
Greg Kinnear
Corrections Local: New Castle School District Admins
The district lists John Sarandrea in his second year as an administrator and Richard Retort as a new hire this year making them the two newest district administrators. For corrections contact Tim Kolodziej, managing editor, at 654-6651 between 10 30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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John Sarandrea
New Castle Area
Richard Retort
Tim Kolodziej
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