Beaver Falls corrections officer charged in Detroit man's death
A Beaver Falls resident, Joseph Robert Cohen, 46, a state corrections officer, was arraigned on criminal homicide and two counts of aggravated assault in the shooting death of 25 year old Demon Marktez Higgins. Higgins was found fatally shot behind a West Lincoln Avenue residence. a witness placed Cohen near the woods. Cohen surrendered after declaring his police record and weapon, and he awaits a March 23 preliminary hearing in Lawrence County Central Court.
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Man faces discipline after inmate death at prison
Joseph Robert Cohen, 46, of Beaver Falls, charged with criminal homicide and two counts of aggravated assault in the death of 25 year old Detroit man Demon Higgins. Cohen, employed at Mercer State Correctional Institute, told police he faces disciplinary actions related to the incident. Higgins was shot at 234 W Lincoln Ave following a Tuesday night confrontation.
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Republicans push to close books on State budget
Lawmakers move toward a third version of the 2015-16 budget in Harrisburg with a plan that would deliver billions in overdue school payments and avoid tax increases. The package would raise overall spending about 3 percent and send the main bill to Gov. Wolf, who has vetoed funds and criticized the plan as unbalanced while warning of a deficit next year.
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Drood days arrive at Neshannock High School stage
The musical mystery Drood based on Charles Dickens unfinished work headlines Neshannock High School this weekend. Performances run 7 30 p m Friday and Saturday and 2 p m Sunday with tickets 11 adults 10 seniors 9 students available Thursday evening in the auditorium lobby. For reservations call 724 658 5513.
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Medical marijuana bill clears major hurdle in Pa House vote
In Harrisburg the Pennsylvania House approved a medical marijuana bill 149 to 43 sending it back to the Senate. The measure, broadened to 17 conditions, bans smoking and edible sales but allows patients to add cannabis to food. Governor Wolf supports swift enactment amid long campaign by epilepsy families.
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Genentisiae Genentisiae Charles Kirkwood In Memoriam
Classified notices list several ages and places including Charles Kirkwood 26 New Castle Louis Lee Lockard 81 New Bedford John Perno 67 West Pittsburg Pamela Sager 49 with page references and sections for puzzles horoscopes community comics and sports across the edition.
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New Bedford
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