Divers find boy's body

Divers find boy's body
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- Divers recovered the body of a 16-year-old boy who drowned near Kennedy Mills Bridge while swimming with four other juveniles and an adult Wednesday.
Nathaniel M. McCoy, 16, a resident of George Junior Republic, a juvenile offender institution in Grove City, apparently became separated from the group and was caught in the current, said the Pennsylvania State Police, who are investigating.
His body was recovered about 3:30 p.m. Thursday about 40 feet downstream, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Divers from the Unionville and Shenango Township volunteer fire departments conducted the search.
An autopsy is expected to be performed today at Ellwood City Hospital.
Accused of skipping fare
YOUNGSTOWN -- A driver for Phil's Dependable Taxi in Sharon, Pa., told police a Niles woman skipped out on a $93.65 fare Wednesday afternoon.
The cabbie said he picked up the woman in Franklin, Pa., and drove her to Fifth and Crandall avenues, where she was supposed to enter a building and return with the fare. The cabbie said he checked the area and believes she never went into the building.
A theft charge was expected to be filed today.
Project Childsafe
NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Project Childsafe has been set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Springfield Township Administration Building.
Police Chief Matthew Mohn said that the program is designed to promote safe handling of firearms. Gunlocks and safety information will be provided to those who attend.
The event is part of the township's crime watch program.
Heel screenings offered
MERCER, Pa. -- The Womancare Center of UPMC Horizon will offer free heel screenings for bone mineral density during the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life at Mercer County High School on Saturday at 10 a.m.
For more information, contact the center at (724) 347-7700.
Widow sues police
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The widow of man found frozen to death in the woods near his home has sued a township, its police department and two officers, contending authorities didn't properly care for her mentally ill husband who had wandered away from a veterans' hospital.
Darryl James Crosby Sr., 56, was found frozen to death Jan. 21 in a wooded area of Hempfield Township, about 25 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. An autopsy said he died of hypothermia.
In her lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court in Pittsburgh, Mardula Crosby contends two Penn Township police officers should have brought her husband home on Jan. 17, despite his requests to finish walking home in 10-degree weather. The lawsuit contends the officers knew her husband had mental problems.
Penn Township Manager Bruce Light declined to comment on the lawsuit.
Roads to be closed
SHARON, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will close several Mercer County roads for drainage pipe replacement next week.
Mercer-Pulaski Road in East Lackawannock Township will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday between Stone Base and Simons roads.
Neshannock Road in Hermitage will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday between Wise and Keel Ridge roads for replacement of a drainage pipe.
Bedford Road will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday between the Lawrence County line and Stoney Hill Road in Shenango Township.
Detours will be posted at each location.
Ride for the Red
SALEM -- The American Red Cross of North Columbiana County's second annual Ride for the Red poker run will be June 20, beginning at BB Rooners.
Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. A $10 donation per person includes barbecue dinner, prizes and music. All proceeds benefit local American Red Cross emergency services.
For information, call the American Red Cross North Columbiana County Chapter, at 330-332-0028 or send e-mail to RedCross@SalemOhio.com.
House hit with paintballs
YOUNGSTOWN -- A house in the 3100 block of Kingston Lane was shot at least 20 times with blue paintballs, police said.
The criminal mischief was discovered around 5 p.m. Thursday by the resident.