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Car overturns in New Beaver
A silver Kia overturned on Possum Hollow Road in New Beaver Borough about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
The female driver, whose name was not known at the time of the accident, was not seriously injured, said Rick Plassmeyer, captain of the New Beaver Borough Volunteer Fire Department.
Plassmeyer said the road had recently been tarred and chipped, and the driver may have slid on the pavement.
The Wampum Volunteer Fire Department assisted at the scene.
Workers gained access to the victim by cutting through the windshield.
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Bureau announces firefighter funding
Local volunteer fire organizations have been awarded state funding to assist in fighting wildfires. A record $666,553 will be distributed.
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New Beaver tax bills are wrong
The 2010 tax bills for New Beaver Borough are incorrect. According to tax collector, the total due and payable amounts printed on the bills are incorrect.
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Charges against teen withdrawn
Attempted homicide and other charges against West Side teenager Lewis Brewer have been withdrawn. District Judge Jennifer Nicholson signed the petition.
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Man ordered to court in drugs, guns case
A man charged with illegally possessing drugs and guns has been held for court.
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Seven local parishes to remain open
Seven Catholic parishes in Lawrence County will remain open until 2012. However, as of Sept. 1, six of the parishes will be joined for staffing purposes.
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Pharmacist helps nab alleged robber
A pharmacist yesterday helped apprehend a gunman who had robbed his drugstore. Matthew Douglas Elmore walked into the East Side Pharmacy at 11 a.m.
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Highland Avenue works starts today
Crews will be working on a portion of Highland Avenue starting today. The project will be between Englewood and Lawnview avenues. -
Union township hotel has grand opening today
The Hampton Inn in Union Township is open for business. A group of local officials and business leaders gathered for a reception at the new hotel on State Street at noon today.
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City gets millions from sale of sanitary sewers
The city of New Castle has netted $17,328,000 from the sale of its sanitary sewers. City officials had set $16.5 million as the minimum figure they wanted from the sale of the system to the New Castle Sanitation Authority.
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Accused arsonists heading to court
Thirteen charges were held for court, nine dismissed and two withdrawn at preliminary hearings Wednesday for two city men. Half brothers Steven Sheridan and Mark Quear were among six New Castle residents arrested.
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