Friday, October 25, 2002
More time for Saadey
YOUNGSTOWN -- Russell J. Saadey, already serving 55 months in federal prison for case-fixing in Mahoning County, had 18 months added to his time Thursday by U.S. District Judge Peter C. Economus. The 18 months will run consecutively.
Saadey, 47, pleaded guilty Sept. 20 to being a felon in possession of a firearm. A grand jury had indicted Saadey on June 18. The gun charge followed a fight April 21 between Saadey and his wife, Joy, at their Austintown home.
During the fight, Saadey grabbed a .38-caliber revolver and had to be restrained by other family members. A domestic violence charge was eventually dismissed after his wife told a county judge she would not testify. The gun episode happened two days after Saadey received his 55-month sentence.
Probing burglary
JAMESTOWN, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a burglary at a Greene Township home in which some cash, a camera and a camcorder were stolen.
Police said the burglary in the 100 block of Sherbondy Road occurred between 6:30 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Part of street reopens
SHARON, Pa. -- A portion of Dock Street being rebuilt as a truck access route to Winner Steel Services Inc. has been reopened to traffic. Mayor David O. Ryan said the contractor has finished the section of Dock Street between East State and Pitt streets and it is now open; so is Pitt Street from Railroad Street to Sharpsville Avenue, he said.
The final portion of the $400,000 project, which has Silver Street closed between Railroad and Sharpsville, will be finished by the end of next week, he said.
Halloween events
EAST PALESTINE -- A Halloween program of stories and activities will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the East Palestine Memorial Public Library, 309 N. Market St.
The event is open to all ages. Participants are invited to wear their Halloween costumes.
For more information call the library (330) 426-3778.
Funds for United Way
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The United Way of Lawrence County campaign has raised $371,175 of its $720,000 goal. Volunteers met this week for the twice monthly progress report meeting.
Tony DeCaprio of the American Red Cross reported stories of three fire victims who were helped by his agency, which receives funds from the United Way. A 30-second commercial featuring United Way agencies will be aired on Adelphia Cable throughout the fund-raising campaign, volunteers reported.
Medals for veterans
MONACA, Pa. -- In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Korean War, U.S. Rep. Melissa Hart of Bradford Woods, R-4th, will present dozens of local veterans with the Republic of Korea Korean War Medal.
Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. Leo Mackay will also attend to thank the veterans for their service and commitment to the country. The medals will be given out at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Penn State Beaver campus auditorium building.
Promises for Pets
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Promises for Pets, a nonprofit, no-kill humane association serving Lawrence County, is having a meeting for all those interested in volunteering. The meeting will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the New Castle Public Library, upstairs conference room.
Promises for Pets is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to decreasing the number of homeless, abused and neglected animals. Call (724) 657-5130 for more information.
Grandparents' meeting
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A meeting for grandparents seeking legal custody or guardianship of their grandchildren is planned for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Challenge's Center at 2706 Mercer Road.
Atty. Ryan Long will talk about the legal process involved in gaining custody.
There will also be a light supper, group support and activities for children.
The group is sponsored by the Penn State Cooperative Extension in Lawrence County and Challenges Options in Aging.
For details, call (724) 654-8370.