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Robbery attempt foiled
A would-be robber didn�t offer much resistance Monday when her intended victims refused to cooperate.
In fact, she just took off.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, a white female wearing a hooded overcoat and sunglasses entered Northwest Savings Bank at 850 Main St., Volant, at 12:15 p.m. yesterday carrying a duffel bag.
The woman � described as 5 feet tall, about 150 pounds with brown hair and between 25 and 30 years old � demanded that a teller put money in the bag. She did not display a weapon.
Bank personnel not only refused to give her any cash, they also told the woman they were calling the police. At that point, the woman fled.
Anyone with information about the woman is asked to call state police at (724) 598-2211. All calls will be kept confidential.
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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Charges against teen withdrawn
Attempted homicide and other charges against West Side teenager Lewis Brewer have been withdrawn.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.
Paris Maurice Lippett remains in the Lawrence County jail on $100,000 bond. -
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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