Remembering Octavius and Virgil Coonfare deaths
Lawr ence County coroner ruled Virgil Eldon Coonfare death an accident after he died at Jameson Hospital at 8 50 p m three days before his 68th birthday Following a vigil for 7 year old Octavius Stone at 941 Winslow Ave Octavius died from blunt force trauma when a pickup driven by Coonfare struck him and another child The crash occurred around 2 15 p m near Stanton Avenue Coonfare faced multiple prior charges related to a separate fatality and was awaiting trial A candlelight vigil organized by family and friends drew 15 to 20 attendees on Winslow Avenue to honor Octavius and Ozzy Velez
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Snowstorm disrupts roads in Lawrence County
A light to moderate snowfall hit Lawrence County yesterday causing a string of crashes and road closures. Multiple injuries were reported, including a child struck on Columbiana Road near Smalls Ferry Road, with an ambulance summoned. A school bus reportedly went over an embankment on Portersville Road in Perry Township. Police directed traffic as slick roads prompted closures, especially on hills, with conditions worsening as the day progressed.
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Mission distributes Thanksgiving food to 464 households
Mission volunteers distributed food baskets at the Sankey Center for Thanksgiving, up 20 percent from last year. About 1,200 people will benefit. Baskets feed three days with stuffing, yams, potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetables, fruit, pie filling, evaporated milk, and poultry. Eligibility requires demonstrated financial need.
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Mayor Proposes $18.4 Million Budget for 2014
New Castle Mayor Anthony Mastrangelo unveiled an 18.4 million dollar budget to city council showing a 916000 increase over 2013 and stating the plan requires no tax increase.
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Obituary notices list several local residents’ details
OTUs Virgil E. Coonfare aged 67 of New Castle Vickie Marmie Felton aged 64 of Mahoningtown John R. Flynn aged 59 of Evergreen Road Nancy K. Galiano aged 84 Cynthia E. Hasson aged 57 and Robert Eugene Payne II aged 60 of 442 Croton Ave are mentioned with a reference to see Page A5 for full details.
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