Master calendar system eyed for Lawrence County courts
Lawrence County plans a master calendar system under new court administrator Philip M. Boudewyns to improve case flow across criminal civil and family divisions. Boudewyns aims to present two to three proposed scenarios this year while judges support the change as a way to use time more efficiently and dispose of more cases.
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Lawrence County
Philip M. Boudewyns
County Common Pleas Court
Pennsylva
Supreme Court
Boudewyns
Ralph D. Pratt
Dominick Motto
Car seat safety checks run by Neshannock Township police
Parents Doug and Colleen Rhodes had their six month old Paige’s car seat inspected by certified officers at Pearson Park. Officers Rand Seamans DeCarbo and Hill, with Superintendent Carlo, provided installation help and recalls, plan another checkpoint August 13 and aim to expand with a safety packet and posters.
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Colleen Rhodes
Paige
Pearson Park
Neshannock Township
John Rand
Rand
Matt Seamans
al DeCarbo
Shawn Hill
Philip S. Carlo
Carlo
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
National Safe Kids Campaign
Pamela Kay Schmalenberger
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Child safety seat tips and regulations summary
The NHTSA offers guidelines on child car seats based on vehicle type and child age. Infants under 12 months go rear facing in back. 12 months and older rear facing? front facing. Ages 2 to 4 use booster seats. Front seat use is cautioned with passenger airbags. Proper installation, seat angle, and belt shortening clips are essential. Many seats are misused and Pennsylvanian law requires under 4 to be restrained.
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Pittsburgh city offers 28 million to Nordstrom store
The city of Pittsburgh plans a 28 million incentive package to attract a Nordstrom department store downtown. Officials say the figure may include private funding and tax relief, with details still under negotiation and a formal board vote not expected until November.
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Tom Murphy
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Forbes
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Transit authority models cost cutting for Pennsylvania agencies
New Castle Area Transit Authority serves as a model for other Pennsylvania authorities after slashing workers compensation and insurance costs from 280000 to 29000 over five years. Manager Leonard Lastoria and assistant Vicki Antonio credited staff and a light duty program for safer, steadier expenses. Ground could break for a new terminal office complex by late September with bids opened August 22 and a pre bid meeting August 4.
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New Castle Area
Burg
Lastoria
Birthsmark: Jameson Hospital announces three newborns
Gene and Susan Kanary of New Castle welcomed a daughter on July 25 2000. Ronald J Jr and Brandi Conti Frelin of Wampum welcomed a daughter on July 26 2000. David and Tina Monrean Sandora of New Castle welcomed a son on July 25 2000. Also: a stolen white 1988 Plymouth Sundance owned by Brenda Dando of New Galilee was recovered in Hermitage after being taken from Croton Avenue. Burglary at Dave's Auto Center: tools missing. State police arrest Danielle L. McDevitt, 22, of Mercer Road on fugitive warrant and insurance fraud charges. James G Bardon 38 of Columbiana Ohio arrested for DUI. Route 18 crash injures Anne Bender and Erica Mooney. vehicles towed. Green 1989 Chevy Suburban stolen from Westgate Plaza in Union Township.
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Susan Michael Kanary
New Castle
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Brandi Conti Frelin
Wampum
David and
Tina Monrean Sandora
Brenda Dando
New Galilee
Croton Avenue
Hermitage
Dave’s Auto Center
Taylor St
Danielle L. McDevitt
Mercer Road
Pittsburgh
Neshannock Township
Pulaski Road
Anne Bender
Cambridge St
Erica Mooney
Phillips St
Bender
Route 18
Mooney
Union Township
Leroy Hill III
West Cherry St
Westgate Plaza
Brief Man Receives Life Sentence in Pittsburgh Area Murder
Kristian Hodge, 26, of Pittsburgh, found guilty of first degree murder and nine counts for the December killing of 74 year old Michael Hadjuk in McKeesport. Prosecutors said Hodge robbed, beat, and fatally stabbed the retired steelworker. Judge Manning imposed life on the homicide charge. other counts await sentencing on Oct. 16.
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Pittsburgh
Kristian Hodge
Michael Hadjuk
McKeesport
Hodge
Hadjuk
Allegheny County
Jeffrey Manning
Wolf dog hybrids removed from Erie residence after complaints
Authorities seized two wolf dog hybrids from James Murzynski in Erie following a neighbor petition to city council about late night barking. Echo and Bear, 11 and 3 years old, were taken under a warrant, placed in neck restraints, and transported to Summit Pet Hospital pending a hearing. Murzynski holds a $200 yearly Game Commission permit. Echo is 90 percent wolf, Bear half wolf. Eleven neighbors signed the petition.
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Echo
James Murzynski
Dominic DiPaolo
City Animal Control
Summit Pet Hospital
Murzynski
The
Game Commission
Bear
Deboe Pickering
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