Driver credits seat belt and airbag after Taylor Town crash
West Pitt resident and State Farm agent Thomas Tony credits his 1991 Toyota Celica's seat belt and airbag for his survival after a head on collision on River Road in Taylor Township. Despite wearing a belt, his shoulder harness failed. he suffered a sprained wrist and facial bruise but was treated and released. He now insists no one rides without belts and uses the crash to lecture young drivers on safety.
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Tony
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Mars
River Road
Taylor Township
Ellwood City Hospital
PennDOT eyes widening Pa 65 to three lanes
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation may widen Pa 65 in Shenango Township to three lanes as early as next summer. About 15 PennDOT employees from various departments met to discuss needed studies right‑of‑way and drainage work. State Rep. Frank LaGrotta attended with aides.
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Shenango Township
Penndot
Convicted killer freed after prosecutorial misconduct ruling
Harrisburg AP reports Jay C. Smith, the school principal convicted of killing Susan Reinert and her two children in 1979, was released from Hun t ingdon State Prison after the state Supreme Court voided his conviction for prosecutorial misconduct. The 5-0 decision held crucial evidence was hidden, ending Smith's 13 years behind bars and triggering a retrial by the court.
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Jay C. Smith
Sudan
Smith
Susan Reinert
Huntingdon State Prison
Elderly urged to guard against con artists and frauds
Police warn seniors about doorstep scams and theft of Social Security and pension checks. Trooper William Phillips cites cyclical bunco schemes and gypsy swindlers, urging awareness and simple precautions like not carrying wallets openly and keeping purses secure.
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Shenango Township
William Phillips
Pennsylvania State Police
Ellwood City marks second century of community pride
Last weekend's centennial celebration in Ellwood City highlighted strong local pride and memorable moments for residents young and old. The piece reflects on a century of ups and downs and looks forward to the borough's future bicentennial.
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Ellwood City
New Oktoberfest debuts at Cascade Park in New Castle
A new Oktoberfest opened this week at Cascade Park offering international foods music and crafts through Sunday. The event moved from downtown amid controversy over the $4 adult and $1 senior admission. Supporters urge giving the festival a chance to boost New Castle’s community image.
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Cascade Park
New Castle
Pittsburgh airport terminal opens amid tri state promise
Preview progress at Greater Pittsburgh International Airport Terminal Two heralds economic gains for the tri state region as Beaver Valley Expressway nears completion. The two projects together raise expectations of more jobs and improved quality of life in Lawrence County.
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Greater Pittsburgh
Family victimized by Hurricane Andrew seeks refuge
A Home Front report follows a New Castle family displaced by Hurricane Andrew as they search shelter and stability. Neighbors and local agencies coordinate aid efforts to provide temporary housing, clothing, and essential supplies amid ongoing recovery operations.
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New Castle
Dagwood fired from Blondie catering over appetite
Dagwood Bumstead loses his job at Blondie’s catering venture after overindulgence in food. Comic strip creator Dean Young notes Blondie’s first major misstep as a small business owner. Dagwood returns to J.C. Dithers & Co., with the firing set to appear in about 2,000 newspapers globally.
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Thong Dagwood Bumstead
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J.C. Dithers & Co
Weekend Weather Outlook With Mild Temperatures
Partly sunny on Monday with highs near 70 to 75. Chance of rain possible on Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures cap at 70s Tuesday and fall to the mid 60s to 70 on Wednesday.
Meet Coy Price From Second Opinion and Roosters Chicken Deli
Coy Price, owner of Second Opinion and co founder of Roosters Chicken and Deli Inc, hails from New Castle. Born December 16, 1955, he dreams of flying in a fighter jet styled craft and plans to travel Maui and golf for 120 days each, uninterrupted. He dislikes being late and believes his persistence and optimism define him.
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Second Opinion
Roosters Chicken and Deli Inc
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