Suspicious fire guts house

Suspicious fire guts house
WARREN -- A fire gutted a vacant house at 266 North St. N.W. Fire officials listed the cause of the blaze as suspicious.
The vacant home is owned by Arthur Miller, said fire investigator Randy Stelk. Miller's address was not available.
Stelk said the fire at the 1 1/2-story house started at 7:23 p.m. Saturday, and firefighters fought the blaze for nearly two hours.
No damage estimates were available.
CPR demonstration
VIENNA -- The township fire department will demonstrate CPR techniques at the next neighborhood watch meeting at 7:30 p.m. March 8 in the town hall. CPR certification cards are $1.
Township police and fire departments also will have a chili cook-off at 5:30 p.m. March 29 at the township fire station. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of a thermal imaging camera.
Historical societies
FOWLER -- The township historical society will host a joint meeting with Hartford's historical society at 7:30 March 4 at the Fowler Community Center.
The program will center on a performance by President William McKinley re-enactor Mike Wilson.
Man dies in house fire
NEW CASTLE -- Charles P. Kimmel, 70, of Old Butler Road died in a fire at his house Friday night, according to a report from Pennsylvania State Police at the New Castle barracks.
The fire started at 5:42 p.m. in the Shenango Township home. It remains under investigation.
No further information was available late Saturday.
Councilwoman announcesresignation at meeting
CRAIG BEACH -- Councilwoman Joyce Hambrick turned in her resignation at a special village council meeting Saturday morning.
Mayor Larry Ellis II said Hambrick is moving to Arkansas, and her resignation takes effect Feb. 29. She was just re-elected to a new term in November, he said.
Council has 30 days to name Hambrick's replacement. Ellis said lawmakers are expected to act at the March 8 council meeting.
Anyone wanting to take Hambrick's seat should contact village council. If council does not act, the mayor will appoint a new council member.