Resignation of Camp Hill Corrections Chief Tends to Riots Probe
Harrisburg reports that Corrections Commissioner David Owens Jr. resigned under pressure after investigators found he withheld internal documents from an independent panel examining the Camp Hill prison riots Oct 25 27. Deputy Erskind DeRamus will serve as acting commissioner as Gov. Casey pushes for full public disclosure.
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Harrisburg
UPI
David Owens Jr
Casey
Owens
Camp Hill State
Erskind DeRamus
Peter Smith
Arlin Adams
Corrections Department
Administration
Vincent Carocci
Carocci
Internal Department
Commission
Principals' pay climbs beyond inflation in NASSP study
A NASSP study based on 1000 plus districts shows high school principals averaging 55,722 dollars, up 5.2 percent from 1988 89, with junior high and elementary principals at 52,163 and 48,431. Salaries in Lawrence County reflect similar rises for several principal roles.
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National Association of Secondary School Principals
Educational Research Service
NASSP
Paul Hersey
NAASP
Lawrence County
Parking Authority earns praise for financial turnaround
New Castle City officials praised the Parking Authority led by executive director Donald Pallerino for a strong year. Refinancing the garage bond reduced payments, staff cutbacks and higher parking rates aided the turnaround. Council members lauded the improvement and noted cooperation downtown as space reductions were discussed for the future.
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New Castle
Banfield
Rainey
City considers doubling fines for illegal alley parking
Authority chair Robert Rainey urged City Council to raise penalties from 3 to 6 dollars to curb alley parking. Council president Banfield and councilwoman Wasilewski cited lax enforcement and sidewalk parking, noting over 30 cars parked on sidewalks in two weeks and the fire hydrant rule.
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New Castle
Robert Rainey
Rainey
Ellwood City
Banfield
Parkers
Lovers Die in Erie Harbor Car Suicide Mystery
A 20-year-old man drove a car with his former girlfriend into the Erie Harbor Channel near the South Pier on February 13, killing both, cause asphyxia by drowning. The coroner labeled it murder suicide after roses and a love letter were found. The man, George Chismar, a Slippery Rock University freshman, allegedly penned the note to Lori Wierbinski, 18. Neighbors described a troubled, possessive relationship. A separate suspected copycat incident involved 57-year-old Steven Nemergut driving into the harbor days earlier. he remains in critical condition.
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Erie
UPI
Erie County
George Chismar
Lori Wierbinski
Erie Harbor Channel
South Pier
Chismar
Slippery Rock University
Wierbinski
Lori
George
James Wierbinski
Nancy Chismar
John Barnett
Steven Nemergut
Nemergut
Hamot Medical Center
City gains view as airport authority eyes remedy
New Castle Airport Authority leaders told the City Council that while problems exist they can be solved. Chairman Mangino noted trees on private property obstructing crosswind runway and said civil action for a condemnation order may proceed to secure an air space easement.
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New Castle
Matthew Mangino
Thomas George
Anthony Cialella
Federal Aviation Administration
Wagner quits Hill View liaison role after clash
Commissioner Wendell B. Wagner said he will no longer serve as the liaison to Hill View Manor. He cited lack of cooperation from Mr. Frank Vitril and the union and said another liaison should take over. The panel debated hiring a management company, with Vitril resisting and Wagner urging reconsideration.
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Wendell B. Wagner
Hill View Manor
Wagner
Frank) Vitril
Vitril
Elizabeth M. Verterano
Hill View
Corsi
Death Records of Three WV Residents
Three death notices list Mrs. Paul A. Chesney aged 70 of Charleston West Virginia Mrs. Samuel Colucci Sr aged 65 of Hillsville and Mrs. Lester Seelbaugh aged 53 of Grove City RD 4 The entries are dated February 21 1990 and record these individuals per obituary style notices.
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Paul A. Chesney
Charleston
W.va
Samuel Colucci Sr
Hillsville
Lester Seelbaugh
Grove City RD
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