2 die in car accident

2 die in car accident
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. -- Two people are dead after an early morning car crash on Bridge Street Extension in Wayne Township, Lawrence County. Pennsylvania State Police did not release the victims' names this morning because their families had not been notified. Police said the driver lost control of the vehicle at 1:20 a.m. and crashed into a tree on the west berm of the road. After impact the vehicle traveled a short distance into a field where a large tree fell on it. No other details were available from police. Firefighters from Wayne Township, Chewton and Ellwood City were called to assist with the accident.
Sharon house fire
SHARON, Pa. -- Firefighters said a stove sitting on its power cord caused an electrical short circuit that caused a fire in a house at 456 Lorain St. around 1 p.m. Monday. Leaha Swartz, the tenant, told authorities she left home at 9:30 a.m. and returned shortly before 1 p.m. to find the house full of smoke. Firefighters said the fire appeared to have burned itself out. The flames spread only up the door frame near the stove and to a bag of trash left atop the stove. There was some heat damage to the kitchen, and the entire house suffered smoke damage, firefighters said.
Sweaters stolen
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A man smashed the window of a men's clothing store and stole about $600 worth of Tundra sweaters. Police said a witness reported seeing a black male entering the window of Main Street Clothiers on East Washington Street at about 1:15 a.m. Monday. Police said they found blood on the window frame and a mannequin. The store owner said at least six Tundra sweaters were taken. Racks of other clothes were disturbed, but it's not known if anything else was stolen.
Mercer disaster drill
FARRELL, Pa. -- Mercer County emergency response teams will hold their annual fall disaster drill at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday. Members of a Jamestown Girl Scout troop and nursing students from the Mercer County Career Center will be the victims of an explosion of unknown origin and will be taken to the four county hospitals. The drill will last about five hours.
Pioneer Craft Days
EAST LIVERPOOL -- Beaver Creek State Park, off state Route 7 north of East Liverpool, will be rolling back the clock this weekend.
The park is having its annual Pioneer Craft Days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine. The free event brings in more than 100 crafters who will sell homespun wares. Also featured will be demonstrations of old-fashioned skills.
Although not part of the pioneer era, antique cars will be on display as well.
Dog houses wanted
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Promises for Pets, a nonprofit animal welfare and educational organization serving Lawrence County, is looking for donations of usable dog houses that can be given to pets in need. Pennsylvania's anti-cruelty laws require that animals have access to clean and sanitary shelter that will protect the animal against inclement weather and preserve the animal's body heat and keep it dry. Promises for Pets members have encountered families who could benefit from the program. Anyone wanting to donate a new or used dog house to the "Give Me Shelter" program should call (724) 924-9645. The group also offers a low-cost spay and neuter program, pet foster care, pet therapy and a "spay-a-stray" program.
Revival services
WELLSVILLE -- Evangelist Patricia Turner, pastor of Temple of Compassion Miracle Center in Columbus, will speak at Lee's Chapel A.M.E. Church at 7 p.m. Friday. There will be other speakers and special music. Call (330) 532-9297.
Event for NYC fund
WARREN -- All Trumbull County police agencies will have a benefit Oct. 14 to raise money for the World Trade Center Police Disaster Relief Fund.
The benefit will begin at 3 p.m. at Warren Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 34, 3303 Parkman Road.
A brief memorial service will be followed by a dance. Entertainment will include DJ John Angelo and local bands Mellow Crash, Encore and Big Daddy Burl.
Admission is $5. A cash bar will be available. A Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle also are scheduled.
Those wishing to just donate can contact Warren Police Department at (330) 841-2506 or send a check to Warren FOP 34, P.O. Box 628, Warren 44481.
All donations are tax-exempt. The FOP's tax ID number will be provided upon request.