Charges withdrawn after stakeout over Rozier case
Ernie L. Rozier Jr was accused of terroristic threats and other charges after a four hour stakeout at a McClelland Avenue home. The alleged victim did not testify at the Wednesday preliminary hearing, leading to withdrawal of charges and Rozier's release from the Lawrence County jail. Police used tear gas during the search and Rozier surrendered to state police the next day.
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85 year old driver retires after six decades on roads
85 year old Hermitage resident Donald Pleasant retired after about 65 years behind the wheel, first as a trucker then as a Shenango Valley Shuttle driver. He cited spinal stenosis and leg pain for stepping away, while colleagues praised his reliability and work ethic. Pleasant plans rest and a health plan, leaving open future possibilities.
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Mercer County Regional Council of Governments
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Pennsylvania expands medical marijuana access with travel waiver
Pennsylvania becomes the only state offering a travel waiver for medical marijuana patients, including children with seizure disorders, to obtain treatment in Colorado. Advocates say the waiver helps but covers only a fraction of those eligible, while officials caution it is a transitional measure and not a full policy. Senator Daylin Leach applauded the move as progress toward broader access.
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Colorado
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Maria Belkadi
State Health Department
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Dansky
Juana Bill
Health Department
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Delaware County
Man Arrested After May 22 Shooting In New Castle
New Castle police arrested Yohance Mercer, 20, after a brief foot pursuit near Oak Leaf Gardens on Cascade Street. Officers recovered a silver .380 handgun and bag of suspected marijuana, and Mercer admitted gun ownership. Police say the weapon was used in a May 22 shooting at Neshannock Village where a car was fired upon as Mercer chased it.
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Cascade Street
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Neshannock Village
Jackson
Shenango Township
Charges held for court in drug case
Keith E. Jackson Jr. of 414 Park Ave. faces nine counts of possession with intent to deliver and 16 counts of possession of a controlled substance plus paraphernalia charges. A preliminary hearing led to all charges being held for court. police found cash, drugs, and paraphernalia in a Union Township motel room. Jackson remained jailed.
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Union Township
Keith E. Jackson Jr
Park Ave
David B. Rishel
Central Court
Jackson
Lawrence County
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