Erie County man charged in slaying of Amish woman
Shawn Cranston, 52, of Corry, was arraigned on multiple charges after police say he killed Rebekah Byler, 23, a pregnant Amish woman, and her unborn child at her Sparta Township home. The case lists criminal homicide, homicide of an unborn child, burglary with bodily injury, and criminal trespass. Cranston awaits preliminary hearing after being remanded to Crawford County.
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Union girls defend WPIAL title in OT win over St Joseph
Union High School girls basketball, defending back-to-back state champs, beat St Joseph 50-43 in overtime to retain the WPIAL Class 1A crown at the Petersen Events Center. Union (19-5) advances to the PIAA Class 1A playoffs hosting Port Allegany (19-7) at 1 p.m. Saturday. Kelly Cleaver scored 25 with 17 in the second half and overtime, while Mia Preuhs grabbed 14 boards.
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Neshannock breaks ground for pickleball court project
Neshannock Township broke ground in Pearson Park on a 775000 project adding a pickleball court restrooms equipment storage and trail connections. DCNR grants totaling 374000 support the plan along with prior state funding and local contributions from the Neshannock Athletic Association and a 0.1 mill recreational tax to cover costs.
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Laurel High junior shines in Western Pennsylvania oratorical contest
Laurel High School junior Jackson Sanders, son of Scott and Rachel Sanders, placed runner-up in the American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program sectional in western Pennsylvania, earning about $800 in scholarship money. He aims to improve public speaking and pursue history and presidents studies, noting the contest helps skills for future work. The annual event features Legion posts west of Centre County, with New Castle's Post 343 mentioned.
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