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New Castle arson suspect freed because of mistaken identity

2009-11-06 00:00:00 EST

NEW CASTLE, Pa. - New Castle Police have dropped charges against a man who was arrested with seven others last month on charges they set 12 arson fires in the last two years.

Hounds destroy Gremlins

2009-11-06 00:00:00 EST

KARNS CITY, Pa.- The Greyhounds chewed up the Karn City Gremlins Friday now as revenge for when the Gremlins took out the hounds last season. Wilmington won 55-9 ending the regular season with a 9-1 record.

Live from Grove City College, it's Titan Football on TV!

2009-11-05 00:00:00 EST

GROVE CITY, Pa.-- Westminster College's WCN will go into friendly enemy territory on Saturday afternoon as WCN televises the Titan/Wolverine football game live.� WCN Chief Engineer spent Thursday morning in Grove city checking the network's television feed from Grove City College's football field with technical crews from Armstrong Cable.

V day at Westminster- Vaccinations for H1N1

2009-11-05 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.- The Campus Health Center rolls out the H1N1 vaccine today for students.

What's that sucking sound in New Wilmington?

2009-11-04 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.- A humming, sucking sound takes to the streets around New Wilmington this time of year and if you can track down the source you will find it comes from an unusual truck.

Lamancusa elected as Lawrence County's new District Attorney

2009-11-03 00:00:00 EST

NEW CASTLE, Pa.- Former Naval Judge Advocate General and local attorney Joshua Lamancusa is Lawrence County's next District Attorney. Voters elected the Democrat on Tuesday giving him more than 58% of the votes. Only 42% were cast for Republican candidate and local attorney George Freed.

New Wilmington generates sewer improvement money

2009-11-02 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.- The Borough Council met for its monthly meeting on Monday night and discussed increased borough revenues of more than $400,000 the town now has generated this year.

Suspect remains in jail after Mercer County high speed chase

2009-11-02 00:00:00 EST

SANDY LAKE, Pa. - A 24-year-old Pennsylvania man has been jailed on charges he ran a state trooper off Interstate 79 in Mercer County last week, causing the trooper's police cruiser to roll over several times.

H1N1 vaccine arrives at Westminster

2009-11-02 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.-- The hard to find H1N1 vaccine reported by the news media to be in short supply across the country has arrived at Westminster College.

Wilmington crushes Slippery Rock

2009-10-30 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.- The fast foot work of Derrick Burns and Sutton Whiting help propel Wilmington's football squad to another victory Friday night as the Hounds defeated Slippery Rock 40-0. WCN televised the game on Friday night live across the region on Comcast and Amrstrong cable systems.� On Saturday night that telecast goes across Pennsylvania as the Pennsylvania Cable Network picks it up as the network's High School Game of the Week.�

Jeep crashes into Hickory Township home

2009-10-30 00:00:00 EST

HICKORY TOWNSHIP, Pa.- A Grove City woman is recovering from minor injuries after her Jeep Grand Cherokee crashed into a Hickory Township home Friday.� State Police say 24-year old Angela Campagna was heading west on Harlansburg Road when she lost control of her SUV.�

Trooper hurt after high speed chase in Mercer County

2009-10-30 00:00:00 EST

MERCER -- A Pennsylvania state trooper was hospitalized Friday after the Edinboro man he was chasing struck the back of his cruiser, which rolled onto its roof. Trooper James Mason was pulled from his car by other officers. He was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, Ohio, for treatment.

Lawrence County District Attorney Race '09

2009-10-30 00:00:00 EST

NEW CASTLE, Pa.-- Election Day 2009 is a big day in Lawrence County for at least two people.

Lawrence County racino developer files for bankruptcy

2009-10-29 00:00:00 EST

HARRISBURG, Pa.- The Indianapolis-based company that is hoping to open a casino and racetrack in western Pennsylvania says its two subsidiaries in the state have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Eight arrested in New Castle arson spree (video)

2009-10-27 00:00:00 EST

NEW CASTLE, Pa.- Eight New Castle residents face a long list of charges connecting them to a series of arsons that have plagued the city for two years. Investigators say all eight suspects know each other, but did not carry out the arsons as a group.� Watch our online video coverage- click here.

Lawrence Co. man jailed following weekend robberies

2009-10-26 00:00:00 EST

ELLWOOD CITY, Pa.-� State troopers say they have a Lawrence County man in custody following two robberies in Butler County area over the weekend.�� State police say they arrested Shawn Hobel, of Ellwood City,� following a foot chase in Worth Township in Butler County.

Countdown to Election Day: The D.A.'s Race in Lawrence County

2009-10-26 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.-- The winner of November's election for Lawrence County District Attorney will take over some high profile criminal cases come next January. The most infamous is the Jordan Brown case-- the 12-year old Lawrence County boy charged as an adult for the murder of his dad's pregnant girlfriend.

Turkey season kicks off in Pennsylvania

2009-10-25 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Lawrence County-- Wild turkeys become the target of hunters in Pennsylvania this weekend. Turkey season runs through November 15. Lawrence County's very own State Wildlife Conservation Officer Jeff Kendall says he has great expectations this hunting season with the number of turkeys out there.

Leaf peeping season comes to a soggy end (SEE IMAGES)

2009-10-24 00:00:00 EST

WILMINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- Blame it on the rain. The wet weather put a damper on the fall colors peak this weekend in Lawrence and Mercer counties. However, if you were able to drive around the countryside during the week, it was a wonderful display of autumn foliage. Sunshine ignited the scenery with gold, amber, yellow, red and orange leaves.� Check out our fall color slide show shot in parts of New Wilmington along with Wilmington, Washington and Plain Grove townships this week.

Hounds halt Rockets in Titusville

2009-10-23 00:00:00 EST

TITUSVILLE, Pa.- Wilmington's football squad traveled to Titusville on Friday night and the evening fizzled for the Rockets as the Hounds came out on top 35 to 0.

Apple Castle is king of the local apple harvest

2009-10-22 00:00:00 EST

WILMINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa.- Autumn marks a special time of year for a Westminster alum and Lawrence County native who tends the orchards at a local landmark. Apple Castle owner Lyle Johnston and his family are busy harvesting and selling the season's local apple crop.� Find out more about this family farm with our YouTube coverage.

Stacks of corn stalks

2009-10-22 00:00:00 EST

WILMINGTON TOWNSHIP, Lawrence County--Each autumn in Lawrence and Mercer counties means the mulching and plowing under of corn stalks on most farms, but on the Amish farms in the area you'll find those corn stalks piled neatly into what locals call corn stalk teepees.� Apple Castle owner and local farmer Lyle Johnston tells TR News there's nothing mystical or even old fashioned about those corn stalk teepees.� Johnston says where most farmers discard the old stalks, the Amish see an opportunity to recycle and turn a profit.

New Wilmington schedules Trick or Treat hours

2009-10-21 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.-� The New Wilmington Borough council has officially set this year's Trick or Treat schedule.� This year children will trick or treat in borough neighborhoods on Halloween, Saturday, October 31.� Last year trick or treating was held on a Thursday to avoid conflicts for families attending the local high school football game.

Paul Anka comes to Westminster

2009-10-20 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.- The man behind popular songs like 'Puppy Love,' 'Lonely Boy' and 'Put Your Head on My Shoulder' performs at Westminster College on Wednesday night.

New inductees heading to the Titan Sports Hall of Fame this month

2009-10-20 00:00:00 EST

Westminster will induct new members into the Titan Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Charges dropped in Hermitage High School rape case

2009-10-19 00:00:00 EST

MERCER, Pa.-- The Mercer County District Attorney says he's dropping rape charges against two boys after a third was acquitted in the same incident involving a 14-year old girl at Hickory High School in Hermitage earlier in October.

Amazing 10-acre attraction in Mercer County cornfield (YouTube coverage)

2009-10-18 00:00:00 EST

COOL SPRING TOWNSHIP, Pa-- A couple of Mercer County farmers have an amazing field of dreams for visitors this fall as they carved out a 10-acre corn maze that looks like a pirate ship from an aerial view.� Watch our video coverage.

The great pumpkin auction (YOUTUBE coverage)

2009-10-18 00:00:00 EST

The great pumpkin may be among the harvest of pumpkins that continues to roll in from around Lawrence and Mercer counties and many local Amish growers take their pumpkins to the New Wilmington Produce Auction. There you will find buyers from as far away as North Carolina bidding on fresh from the field pumpkins, gords, cornstalks and other produce.� Click here to watch our YouTube coverage.

Titans Outrun Bethany for Second Straight PAC Win

2009-10-17 00:00:00 EST

BETHANY, W.Va. - The Westminster College football team won a consecutive conference game for the first time since 2003 as the Titans defeated Bethany, 31-28, on the road Saturday in Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) action.

Wilmington shuts out Reynolds

2009-10-16 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.- Wilmington shut out Reynolds at Greyhound Stadium Friday night with a final score of 64-0.

10/16 UPDATE: H1N1 vaccine should arrive on campus by the end of October

2009-10-16 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.-- Campus health center officials say they're starting work on organizing efforts for an H1N1 vaccination clinic on campus for the end of October or beginning of November.

SRU student's death blamed on bacterial meningitis

2009-10-16 00:00:00 EST

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa.-- A Slippery Rock University student died at the Grove City Medical Center on Friday morning from what appears to be bacterial meningitis. SRU issued a campus-wide e-mail alerting the student and staff population about the situation. The victim is a 20-year old education major from the Pittsburgh area.

Campus Chem Experts Consulted for 48 Hours Murder Mystery Show

2009-10-16 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.-- Look for Westminster chemistry professor Helen Boylan and 2009 biochemistry graduate Mallory Lichwa on part of Saturday night's telecast of '48 Hours Mysteries' at 10 p.m.� The two demonstrate a high-tech laser instrumentation process that's one of the tools being used by forensic experts in a high profile murder case in Florida.

Turning wine into profit in Volant (YouTube Coverage)

2009-10-15 00:00:00 EST

VOLANT, Lawrence County-- A father and son team turn wine into a profit in the village of Volant in Lawrence County. Locally grown grapes become the key ingredient for bottles of Wilmington White and Volant Red. Gary Rhodes and his son Bryan run the Volant Mill Winery where in spite a recession, sales continue to grow.� Click here to watch our YouTube coverage.

HS Football Rankings: Farrell #2, Hickory #9, Wilmington #10

2009-10-14 00:00:00 EST

The Wilmington Greyhound football squad, defending state Class AA high school champs, continue to rank high in the Pennsylvania Associated Press statewide polls. This week the Hounds came in 10th while Hickory, the only team to defeat Wilmington this season, edges in at #9. Wilmington has a 5-1 record with the only loss to Hickory.

Bessemer celebrates the great pumpkin (access pictures)

2009-10-13 00:00:00 EST

BESSEMER, Pa.-- The Community of Bessemer will hold the Great Pumpkin event this Saturday. The event will be held in Old Glory Square and will run from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. On display are 10 pumpkins weighing in at over 1,000 lbs. each. The biggest pumpkin at 1,365 lbs. was grown by local resident Jerry Snyder.

Titans pull out homecoming overtime win over Waynesburg

2009-10-10 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College football team won a shootout at home against Waynesburg, 49-42 in overtime, on Saturday in Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) action. The Titans (2-4, 1-2 PAC) snap a six-game losing streak against Waynesburg (3-2, 0-2 PAC) by winning their ninth Homecoming game in the last 10 years.

An apple pickin' good time

2009-10-10 00:00:00 EST

WILMINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa.- Hundreds of visitors packed the parking lots and the side of the road at Lawrence County's Apple Castle for Saturday's annual fall festival and craft fair.

Striking up the Titan Marching Band (VIDEO)

2009-10-10 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.- The Titan Marching Band took to the field during halftime festivities for this year's homecoming game against Waynestburg.�

Watch the homecoming parade

2009-10-10 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Lawrence County- A cool October morning accented with autumn colors and sunshine greeted alumni, students, faculty, staff and townspeople as the 51st Westminster Homecoming Parade marched down Market Street in New Wilmington.� Hundreds gathered along the streets to watch as the crowd was part of one thousand people visiting the college for the weekend festivities.� Check our our video coverage.

Wilmington takes the victory at Sharon

2009-10-09 00:00:00 EST

SHARON, Pa.- Wilmington bounced back from last week's defeat by Hickory to claim a victory at Sharon friday night. The Hounds won 21 to 7.

Mayor's homecoming connection

2009-10-08 00:00:00 EST

Some Westminster alumni don't have to go far for homecoming, like New Wilmington Mayor Wendell Wagner.� Watch our YouTube coverage.

Court orders Mercer Co. family to get rid of backyard chickens

2009-10-08 00:00:00 EST

GREENVILLE, Pa. A Mercer County family is following a judges order and are getting rid of chickens they kept for organic egg production in their back yard.

Mercer Co. Teens Accused of School Rape

2009-10-08 00:00:00 EST

HERMITAGE, Pa. - Three Mercer County teenage boys face juvenile court charges of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old female student at Hickory High School. Police say the alleged attack happened on Oct. 1 during the school's regular dismissal time.

Shenango Home restricts visitors with flu symptoms

2009-10-08 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.-- Staff members at the Shenango On The Green senior living community in New Wilmington are doing the best they can to stay healthy this flu season, for both seasonal influenza and the H1N1 virus.

Local businesses gearing up for college homecoming crowds

2009-10-07 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.- Nearly 1,000 extra people will visit local shops, dine at local restaurants and stay in area hotels and bed and breakfast inns as Westminster College hosts Homecoming 2009.

1,000 expected for Homecoming 2009 (YOUTUBE COVERAGE)

2009-10-07 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.-- Homecoming organizers at Westminster say they expect 1,000 people to visit campus this weekend for the annual festivities including the 51st homecoming parade. Homecoming traditions at the college date back to 1923.� WATCH OUR YOUTUBE COVERAGE.

Three charged in case of hogtied, kidnapped Arizona man

2009-10-06 00:00:00 EST

FARRELL, Pa.-Police in Mercer County say three New Castle men face charges they hogtied a naked Arizona man for four days before he could escape.

Attorneys want 12-year old's murder case bumped down to juvenile court

2009-10-05 00:00:00 EST

NEW CASTLE, Pa.- The 12-year old Lawrence County boy accused of murdering his dad's pregnant girlfriend early this year in Wampum will go to court in December.

2009 Homecoming Schedule

2009-10-03 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.- Westminster College will celebrate Homecoming with a variety of activities Oct. 9-11.� The annual Homecoming parade will take place Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on Market Street. This year's parade theme is 'TV Land,' featuring classic television shows and characters.