Six inmates charged in June jail riot in New Castle
Six Lawrence County jail inmates face charges after a June 1 riot when inmates refused to return to cells over inoperable kiosks and a daily count. Authorities say the disturbance drew multiple law enforcement units to assist corrections officers. more charges are expected against others involved. Suspects named include Christian Rozier, Marc Taylor, Benjamin Jones, Brendan Shropshire, Aaron Johnson, and Kailin Stewart.
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Playground outcry as community vandalizes Christian Academy
New Castle Christian Academy principal Gary Hoetzler opened the school playground to the public after gifts from Bobby Preston and Preston Toyota. The shared space faced vandalism including broken glass and garbage despite a sign urging care and respect. Minor damage led to bolt replacements on equipment.
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Critics say toll scofflaws doom bridge toll plan
The Senate Transportation Committee chair warns that unpaid tolls undermine PennDOT’s plan to replace nine major interstate bridges. An internal Turnpike report shows $104 million in tolls went unpaid last year due to unidentifiable or nonpaying drivers, fueling doubts about tolls funding the bridge program. Senator Wayne Langerholc questions whether collection would improve.
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Knife attack at Mahoning Sportsmans Club leaves suspect dead
Four victims suffer stab wounds with non life threatening injuries as a Union Township officer is placed on administrative leave. State police investigate after Christopher Rush, 34, is shot and killed inside the Mahoning Sportsmans Association in Hillsville. Autopsy lists multiple gunshot wounds as the cause of death. toxicology pending. Officers and wounded civilians are described as recovering and stable.
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