‘Unholy Murder’ probed in new book

‘Unholy Murder’ probed in new book

ERIE, pa.

On January 3, 1983, The execution-style, gangland murder of Northwestern Pennsylvania’s most-notorious bookie, Frank Dovishaw, set off a series of events for Erie’s top homicide investigator spanning seven years.

“The Unholy Murder of Ash Wednesday” is the inside and long-untold tale of a cop who refused to quit despite death threats and bribery attempts, instead following his instinct, gut and personal code of justice.

The book is written by author Dominick D. DiPaolo, as told to author Jeff Pinski.

DiPaolo served as an Erie police officer for a quarter century, much of that as Erie’s leading homicide investigator. He and his wife, Janet, live in Erie.

Pinski was an award-winning journalist for four decades at Erie’s Times Publishing Co. He and his wife, Doris, live in Fairview Township.

The book is available at local and national bookstores and traditional online outlets. “The Unholy Murder of Ash Wednesday” is also offered at www.mmweriepa.com (Mobsters, Murderers and Wannabes, Erie, Pa.).

Writers meeting set in Canfield

CANFIELD

Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend the next meeting of Monday Night Writers from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 18 at Peaberry’s Cafe, 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road.

Led by author and professional writer Nancy Christie, the two-hour sessions include a mix of writing exercises, information on the creative and business aspects of writing, and group feedback on works in progress.

The fee is $10 per class, and registration is preferred.

For information, contact Christie at 330-793-3675 or at nancy@nancychristie.com.

Christian widower honors his wife

CANFIELD

When dealing with a serious illness, patients and their families can feel helpless, as if there’s nothing they can do.

“The Luvya Tree” is a message of hope and faith for children and adults with family members struggling with serious illnesses.

Written from a tree’s perspective, the book tells the true story of how author D’Wayne Robinson and his son comforted Robinson’s wife toward the end of her battle with breast cancer and gives readers a creative way to comfort their own ailing family members.

Robinson wrote the book to share his family’s real-life story, pay homage to his wife and bring honor and glory to God.

For more information and “Luvya Tree” merchandise, visit www.luvyatree.com.

D’Wayne Robinson is a Christian father, widower and Fortune 200-trained business professional and entrepreneur. He and his teenage son, Jared, live in Canfield.

Formerly of Hubbard, author has new book

HICKORY, N.C.

Dr. Charles Dickson, a 1954 graduate of Hubbard High School, has written his 14th book, titled “Experiments in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.”

It is published by CRC Press and will be marketed to pharmacy, medical and graduate schools globally.

Dickson is a contributing editor for “The Priest,” a national magazine for Catholic clergy. He also is a Lutheran minister and has served parishes in Florida and North Carolina.

He lives in Hickory.