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South Side girl hit by car
A girl reportedly received only minor injuries when she was struck Monday night by a car on Pennsylvania Avenue.
According to New Castle police, the girl was riding her bicycle just after 6:30 p.m. on Pennsylvania Avenue near Denver Street when she was struck by a black Pontiac Aztek that was northbound on Pennsylvania.
Three youths who said they saw the accident from their clubhouse about a block away identified the girl as Ashia Holloway. Police confirmed her identification, but did not have her age or address. She is believed to be about 11, and a resident of the South Side neighborhood where she was hit.
She was taken by Noga Ambulance for Jameson Hospital for what were believed to be minor injuries.
She was not wearing a helmet.
The driver’s name was not available Monday night. Police said the investigation is continuing.
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Boyfriend charged in baby’s death
A man accused of killing a baby by intentionally dropping her on her head reportedly laughed about the incident. He is accused of fatally injuring 11-month-old Kaelin Davis on May 31 at the home he shared with the infant’s mother.
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Doctor’s office employee charged
Theft and forgery charges against a former Neshannock Township doctor’s office manager have been held for court.
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Two charged in fraudulent loan scheme
A Lawrence County man was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of mail fraud and money laundering. United States Attorney David J. Hickton yesterday announced a four-count indictment.
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Family Movie Night: Area church will show 'To Save a Life'
"To Save a Life." It’s been called powerful and life-changing, a bold and realistic look at the issues today’s teens are facing. And now it’s coming to the area in a special showing.
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Weekend shooting ruled a homicide
A weekend shooting that killed a Volant man has been ruled a homicide. Dr. James Smith, a forensic pathologist working with the Beaver County coroner’s office, recovered a BB from the lung of Frank Breitenstein, 45, during Sunday afternoon’s autopsy.
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County official retires after more than 25 years
The Lawrence County commissioners could always count on thorough explanations when John Klenotic went to them with proposed contracts.
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Ohio man linked to home burglary
An East Liverpool, Ohio, man allegedly broke into a New Beaver Borough home and stole a TV. Pennsylvania State Police said David Jason Sisco Sr. was identified from a fingerprint
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Judge rejects Miles’ guilty plea
A Lawrence County judge has rejected the guilty plea of former New Castle employee Nancy Miles. Judge J. Craig Cox yesterday ordered her to stand trial in October.
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Detroit man sentenced in shooting death
A Detroit man pleaded guilty Monday and was sentenced for the 2006 shooting death of Arthur “A.J.” Cheeks.
Stephen M. Barry-Gibbons, 24, entered a guilty plea to a third-degree murder charge. -
Dog dies in Hickory Township fire
A house fire claimed the life of a dog last night in Hickory Township. The family living at 2901 State Road also was temporarily displaced due to smoke throughout the home.
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