Legion salutes man's act of courage in 1998 shooting
James Mesnar, of Pittsburgh’s North Side, disarmed an armed gunman during a 1998 Stop ’n’ Go incident in Ohio Township, saving lives amid violence that killed two and wounded one. He received three honors from American Legion Post 343 and the Pennsylvania National Guard, including the Medal of Valor.
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James Mesnar
American Legion Post 343
New Castle
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Mesnar
Pittsburgh
North Side
American Legion
National Guard
Pennsylvania Cross of
Legion
Navy
107 Field Artillery
Presque Isle Plans $26 Million Visitors Center
Presque Isle State Park in Erie seeks a 26 million dollar visitors center with a 58 acre greenway and trails at the entrance to draw more visitors. The plan would dwarf existing centers and is backed by state officials who cite high 1999 visitation and rich natural resources. Public comments are invited as the state gauges support for the project amid campgrounds and land-use concerns.
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Erie
Presque Isle
Pennsylvania
Bureau of State Parks
James Walczak
Pymatuning
Crawford County
Ohiopyle
Fayette
Somerset
Codorus State Park
York County
Tom Ridge
Roger Fickes
Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks
Fickes
Walczak
Great Lakes
Bucknell Wins Intercollegiate Horse Show at Westminster
Bucknell University captured first place at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association spring show held at Neshannock Stables in New Wilmington. Penn State finished second as 16 colleges competed in hunt seat events with over 100 riders across 10 classes from beginner to advanced under Westminster College Equestrian Team.
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Bucknell University
Little Neshannock
New Wilmington
Penn State University
Westminster College
Emily Baldwin
Sara Surgenor
Mary Roach- McKinley
Linda Winters
Evann Garrison
Hunt Seat
Death linked to timing of holidays and family events
Sociologist David P Phillips uncovers studies showing people may delay death until after religious or family gatherings. Bereavement coordinator Elaine Bish notes patients sometimes wait for family permission to die, with examples from godchildren, a dying mother, and a grandmother who lingered for a newborn’s arrival.
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David P Phillips
University of California At
San Diego
Elaine Bish
St. Francis Hospital of
New Castle
Bish
Renee Lego
West Middlesex
Doris Troup
Troup
Lego
Jameson and St Francis Hospitals announce births
Dan Daily Record reports Jameson Hospital delivers a daughter to Robyn Preisner and Charles Trott of New Castle on March 24 2000. St Francis Hospital reports a son born to Mandy Hooks and Michael Lane of 611 Highland Ave on March 23 2000. Police notes list multiple hit and run incidents burglaries accidents and a juvenile marijuana possession case across Mahoning Hickory and New Castle areas. Arrests include Edward Iwanejko 47 for terroristic threats and related charges.
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New State
Wilmington Road
Neshannock Township
Mahoning Township
Roberta Bruno
Hickory Township
Tony
Route 224
Mark A Symons
Matilda Ave
Haggerty Road
Little Beaver Township
Darlene M. Rose
Enon Valley
Gina M. Wise
Ellwood City
Edward Richard Iwanejko
Eastbrook Road
Terri Lynn Brown
New Castle
Ambrosia Coal
Main Street
Old Princeton Road
Slippery Rock Township
Ray Wickline
Route 108
Route 388
Ambrosia Trucking
Lions Club Breakfast at New Bedford Park April 8
The New Bedford Lions Club hosts a pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. April 8 at New Bedford Lions Park. Admission is 4 dollars for adults and 2.50 dollars for children under 12.
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Lions
New Bedford Lions Club
New Bedford Lions Park
Flea Market Aims to Benefit Hospice of St. Francis
Friends of Hospice sponsor a flea market at St. Joseph the Worker Church 1111 S. Cascade St from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 8 with refreshments. Donations accepted 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 7. Proceeds support Hospice of St. Francis providing compassionate end of life care.
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Friends of Hospice
St. Joseph the Worker
S. Cascade St
Hospice of St. Francis
Man hospitalized after crash in Shenango Township
A local man, Scott Kosier, 32, of New Castle, is in critical condition at Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh after a one-vehicle crash on Savannah Road near Union Valley Road. Police say his vehicle left the road, hit a hillside, rolled, and he was ejected. He was flown by helicopter. investigators continue examining the scene with aid from Shenango Volunteer Fire Department and South New Castle police.
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Mesnar
Mt. Nebo Road
Verland Foundation
Ohio Township
Shenango Township
Scott Kosier
New Castle
Mercy Hospital
Pittsburgh
Savannah Road
Union Valley Road
Shenango
Kosior
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