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Motorcycle fatality

NEW CASTLE

One man is dead after a motorcycle accident early Saturday on East Washington Street. Paul Yasher, 53, of New Castle lost control of his motorcycle shortly after midnight while he was traveling southbound on East Washington where it intersects with Chestnut Street, Pennsylvania State Police said. Police said Yasher drove off the roadway, struck a curb, then a telephone pole. Vindicator broadcast partner, 21 WFMJ-TV, reported that the accident occurred after Yasher led police on a chase through downtown New Castle. No information was available about the reason for the chase.

Officers threatened

HERMITAGE

A Texas man faces multiple charges stemming from an incident early Saturday when, police say, he pulled a gun on officers. According to Vindicator broadcast partner, 21 WFMJ-TV, Pennsylvania State Police responded to a car accident about 1:30 a.m. Saturday, where they found Jed Frazier, 25, in a ditch after his truck rolled over. Frazier reportedly pulled a gun out of his pocket and pointed it at officers when they tried to get him out of the vehicle. Police said they got him out about 3 a.m. Frazier was treated for minor injuries, then taken to the Lawrence County Jail. Police said he was arraigned Saturday on charges of aggravated assault, carrying firearms without a license, driving while intoxicated, simple assault, reckless endangering and resisting arrest and is jailed on $10,000 bond.

Block Watch

YOUNGSTOWN

The Bryn Mawr (East Side) Block Watch will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday at McGuffey Centre, 1649 Jacobs Road. Guest speakers will be from the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. The group also will discuss issues dealing with trash, tires and vacant homes. The meeting is open to the public. For information, call 330-747-3674.

Smart Choice Food

AUSTINTOWN

Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road, will sponsor a Smart Choice Food program, which provides special value boxes on meats, pastas or kids meals. There also are “On the Go” meals that are diabetic-friendly.

Orders can be placed with a credit card by Jan. 16 at www.smartchoicefoods.com, or with cash and money orders by calling the church at 330-799-9390. Pickup will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 26. The church is handicapped accessible.