Ministers mix faith and humor on Peters Township cable show
In Peters Township, Revs Rus Howard and Robert Kopp create Real People a half hour public access program mixing religion with humor to draw viewers and promote their churches. They consider interviewing controversial guests and aim to show religion with a lighter touch amid growing church-focused public-access programming nationwide.
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Peters
Las Vegas
Standoff Ends With No Injuries In Greene County
A 14 hour siege near Mount Morris ended when eight state police troopers used tear gas and pepper spray to subdue Darren Grimes, 31, who had five weapons and wore only socks. Grimes was taken to Greene County Memorial for a mental health evaluation after barricading himself in his sister's house.
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Greene County
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Grimes
Brianen
Waynesburg
Smithton
West Virginia
Les Siebert
Burden
Greene County Memorial
Everett
Bedford County
John Andrew Talley
Bedford
Talley
Sands weighs mayor bid amid retirement, education funding debates
Council member and longtime New Castle teacher Sands weighs a mayoral run after retirement, citing concerns over non resident rates and funding for higher education versus a golf course. She plans to retire only if her district offers a satisfactory package, otherwise she will stay on council. Sands says she could lead the city well and stresses her past cooperation with Mayor Fulkerson, while noting several others are also considering a mayoral bid.
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Sands
New Castle Area
Center
Fulkerson
Shenango Class of 1972 alumnus visits New Castle reunion
Michael Kaempf, 43, an 18 year old exchange student in 1971, returned to Shenango High School's 25th reunion at New Castle Country Club with his wife Gertraude. He recalled his year in the United States, the Pflugh hosts, and how both countries have evolved, including Germany's education system, Berlin's history, and veterinary practice in Emmerthal.
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New Castle
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Rose Stop Road
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Pflugh
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Shenango
America
West Germany
Rot Am See
Berlin
East Germany
Emmerthal
Delaware crossing re-enacted at Washington Crossing
Washington Crossing reenactment portrays George Washington leading troops across the Delaware on Christmas night 1776. Robert Gerenser, donning the general’s garb, fell from a horse during rehearsal and sprained his knee, limp-ing through the ceremony.
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Community Calendar List of Local Meetings and Sessions
Public skating sessions at Hess Ice Rink appear throughout the week with times listed for noon to 2 30 p.m. 4 15 to 6 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday adds 1 30 to 3 30 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. Sunday lists Overeaters Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous and various 12 step groups with church and center locations in Shenango New Castle and nearby towns. Also includes adult reading classes line dancing and health counseling at multiple sites. Call numbers provided for some events.
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Hess Ice
Pearson Park
Hess Ice Rink
Overeaters Anonymous
Shenango Presbyterian Church
Wilmington Road
Alcoholics Anonymous
Northminster Presbyterian Church
Narcotics Anonymous
Highland House
Highland Ave
Erenity Group
Alvation Army
W. Grant St
McGill Presbyterian Community Center
Albert St
Neshannock Village
Women’s Shelter
Family Health Council
Olde
Washington St
Al-Anon
Shenango Moms
Center Presbyterian Church
Center Church Road
New Castle
Shenango Township
East Washington Street
Grant Street
Recovery Inc
Human Services Center
North St
Gamblers Anonymous
New Wilmington
New
Wilmington Presbyterian Church
New Castle Community Y
Dennis Rupp
McGill Community Center
Sciota Street
Olde Post Office
Call
Lawrence County
Jameson Hospital Aid Society
May Emma
Safe and Sober DUI crackdown nets 106 arrests
Pennsylvania State Police led a six hour statewide DUI enforcement last week. Commissioner Paul J. Evanko said 106 motorists were arrested for DUI from 10 p m Friday to 4 a m Saturday. Twenty five municipal departments added 12 more DUI arrests along with 408 traffic citations 532 warnings 13 drug arrests 20 underage drinking citations and 19 other criminal arrests.
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Pennsylvania
Paul J. Evanko
Evanko
Autopsy Pending In Man's Jail Death
Relatives await autopsy results after Richard Lee oe died in Washington County jail after taking medication. Police say he had no pulse 15 minutes after the dose. His arrest records note alcohol history for Douglas, 40, of New York City, with autopsy results not yet available.
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Richard Lee Oe
Washington County
Douglas
New York City
Lottery Drawings Resume After Christmas Day Break
In Cleveland, there was no Ohio Lottery drawing yesterday Christmas Day. The lottery resumes its drawings tonight.
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