NEW CASTLE — Persistent snowfall late Monday afternoon was creating treacherous road conditions in Lawrence County.
Emergency personnel were reporting hazardous roads in various parts of the county, even advising crews responding to accidents to travel with caution.
One rollover accident was reported shortly before 4:30 p.m. on West Pittsburg Road in Taylor Township.
As the sun sets and temperatures drop, motorists may continue to face difficult driving if the snow continues.
A Taylor Township man who allegedly doused his home with gasoline faces multiple charges of arson and assault. Jason P. Merlini, 39, of 309 Warner Alley was charged with six counts of arson, five counts of aggravated assault including one for domestic violence, one count of reckless burning and five counts of recklessly endangering another person.
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The state fire marshal has determined a blaze at the Overlook Health and Rehabilitation Center was caused by carelessness. Trooper David Jungling issued his report Friday and said the blaze was determined to have been caused by the careless disposal of smoking materials.
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Two people were injured in a pair of accidents Thursday, New Castle police reported. One involved a car that went over an embankment off West Pittsburg Road in Taylor Township around noon.
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