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MERCER — Mercer County District Attorney Peter C. Acker has determined that the actions of a Farrell police officer and a bystander were justified in a May 24 exchange of

MERCER — Mercer County District Attorney Peter C. Acker has determined that the actions of a Farrell police officer and a bystander were justified in a May 24 exchange of

SOUTH PYMATUNING TOWNSHIP – As a second passenger succumbed to injuries sustained Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash, Mercer County Coroner John Libonati ruled that the wreck’s first victim died

"He had a valid concealed-carry permit, he had a gun," Mercer County District Attorney Peter C. Acker said. "He went to where the police officer was and fired on the suspect."

SOUTH PYMATUNING TOWNSHIP — A passenger in a pickup truck was killed Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash.

FARRELL — A 22-year-old man was killed and a Sharon man is facing murder charges in the third gun-related incident in Farrell over a span of less than 48 hours.

SOUTH PYMATUNING TOWNSHIP — A passenger in a pickup truck was killed Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash.

FARRELL — A 22-year-old man was killed and a Sharon man is facing murder charges in the third gun-related incident in Farrell over a span of less than 48 hours.

FARRELL - A man is undergoing treatment at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown for life-threatening injuries after a shooting incident early Friday morning in Farrell.

IN a world where people typically try to dodge blame for their mistakes, it’s refreshing to see people step up and accept accountability.