Jail's new scanner finds banned material

  • By TOM VICTORIA Allied News Staff Writer

MERCER – The Mercer County Jail used a new device last week to prevent contraband material from reaching the facility’s general population.

Former IU IV boss loses her pension

Former IU IV boss loses her pension

  • By MELISSA KLARIC For Allied News

GROVE CITY – The state’s Public School Employees’ Retirement System rejected an appeal this week by a former Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV director who sought to regain pension benefits lost when she pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing from the agency.

Attempted murder charges held for court

  • By MONICA PRYTS Allied News Staff Writer

PINE TOWNSHIP — A Grove City man will face trial on an attempted murder charge in the Mercer County Court of Common Pleas.

Farrell arson hearing delayed

  • By MELISSA KLARIC Herald Staff Writer

FARRELL – A pair accused of arson in connection with a December fire that destroyed a daycare center were in Magisterial District Judge Mary A. Odem’s court Friday.

Increased DUI patrols out on Super Bowl Sunday

HARRISBURG – Super Bowl Sunday has grown into a celebration that leads to an increase in impaired driving and associated crashes, according to the Pennsylvania DUI Association.

Sharon police officer takes stand

  • By MELISSA KLARIC Herald Staff Writer

MERCER – Sharon patrolman Joseph Gaston testified in common pleas court Friday that he gave the Mercer County district attorney special treatment during a disturbance call he was involved in because of his position.

Ex-priest sent to prison

  • By Keith Gushard Meadville Tribune

BROOKVILLE, Pa. — David Poulson, who served as a Roman Catholic parish priest in Crawford County until last February, will spend 2½ to 14 years in state prison for sexually abusing two boys while in active ministry.

Boosters member accused of theft

  • By MONICA PRYTS Allied News Staff Writer

SANDY LAKE – A Stoneboro woman who handled money for the Lakeview Football Boosters has been accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the organization.

Obituaries

Sepik, Shirley

Shirley M., 91, formerly of Pardoe. Visitation: 11 a.m. until the time of service Thursday (6-20-19) at CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral: Noon Thursday, in the funeral home. Burial: Crestview Memorial Park.