Accused pool shooter waives hearing in county court
Fred Hess 53 of 410 Epworth St waived a preliminary hearing after being charged with two counts each of criminal attempted homicide and aggravated assault plus related charges. Deputies wheeled him from the jail to Lawrence County Central Court and back. Hess allegedly fired a black powder pistol at two teens swimming nearby. A pool wall hole and a metal ball found in the pool were reported. Hess remains jailed on 200000 bond.
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Fred Hess
Lawrence County Central Court
Hess
Epworth St
Residents urge city aid for flood drenched alley repair
Foley and Lemmon describe a flooded strip behind their homes labeled as alley or street, with a damlike buildup from limestone. They plan two 6 inch pipes, dig in for days, aim to level the ground and drain water to the woods, citing emergency status to speed state action.
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Foley
Lemmon
McKissick
Budget rebel Bernstine pushes tax refunds via gas tax cut
State Rep. Aaron Bernstine votes against the 2019 20 budget as the bill passes 140 to 62 in Harrisburg. He argues taxpayers were over taxed by 850 million and urges returning surplus funds, proposing gasoline tax relief as a method to distribute the money back to residents.
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Aaron Bernstine
Lawrence
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Butler
Bernstine
House
Senate
Harrisburg
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Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Debate over welfare program ends in contentious clash
The welfare general assistance measure, serving over 11,000 people, advances after a bitter debate. Republicans criticize accountability while advocates highlight aid for drug recovery, domestic violence victims, and disability delays. The House passed it 106 to 95 and it heads to the Senate and governor for final action.
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Costa
State House
Senate
Wolf
J.J. Abbott
Land Bank dispute over side lot sale to Willards
County official James Gagliano Jr explains deed ownership and procedure as the Lawrence County Land Bank considers side lot parcels for redevelopment. The Willards' bid faced repository and side lot rules, triggering council criticism and a revised notification process to avoid future confusion.
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Willards
James Gagliano Jr
Lawrence County Land Bank
Gagliano
Neal Street
Land Bank
Tax Claim Office
Medure
Richard Beshero
Tom Smith
Council
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