Sunday, January 27, 2008
Authorities seek man
SHARON, Pa. — Southwest Mercer County Regional Police Department’s Crime Solvers of Mercer County is looking for Norman E. Crawford Jr., 42, who is wanted for terroristic threats and stalking. Crawford also is wanted by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office as a fugitive from justice. Crawford, who listed no known address, is 6 feet tall and weighs 210 pounds. Anyone with information concerning his whereabouts is asked to contact the Southwest Mercer County Regional Police at (724) 983-2720 or (724) 662-6110.
Making improvements
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — City council has hired a local company to make improvements to Kennedy Square. Lawmakers agreed to pay Graziani Construction Inc., the low bidder, $157,059. The city intends to use funds from a $200,000 grant through the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Transportation Enhancement, Hometown Streets and Safe Routes to Schools program. The project, bid online through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, includes landscaping, new lighting and sidewalk improvements.
Reappointed to board
NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township trustees have reappointed several people to the park board for 2008: Irene Calvin, chairwoman; Larry Kerr, vice chairman; Candice Orr, secretary; and Karen Ball and Russ Osborne. Scott Conway remains parks administrator.
Urban League Sunday
SHARON, Pa. — Shenango Valley Urban League Inc. will celebrate Urban League Sunday during a program at 4 p.m. Feb. 10 at Cedar Avenue Church of God, 1045 Cedar Ave. The Rev. Charles Johnson Jr., pastor, will be speaker. The theme is “Keeping the Light On at the Top of the Hill.” The program will focus on strengthening ties with the United Way, religious and civic organizations. No reservations are required. The urban league is located at 601 Indiana Ave., Farrell, Pa. For more information on the event, call (724) 981-5310.
Family night event
NORTH JACKSON — Jackson-Milton Elementary School, 14110 Mahoning Ave., will host a family night event from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday for pupils in kindergarten through second grade and their parents. The program will feature a penguin as its theme. Between 15 and 20 learning stations will include science experiments, computer work, reading and singing, with the idea being to get parents more involved with their children’s education. For more information, call Kirk Baker, principal, at (330) 538-2257.