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Apr 28, 2021 Within minutes after a Montoursville patrolman arrived on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 180 in the borough about 4:40 p.m. on Jan. 23, one of the drivers, Brandon Howey, told him he had “too much” to drink and was “messed up,” according to court records. While driving, Howey, 40, of 834 Hepburn St., slammed into the back of a disabled vehicle, police said, adding that the other driver suffered severe back and neck pain and was taken by ambulance to UPMC Wil...

An affiliate of Realife Real Estate Group, which has Cleveland offices in Independence, has sued Sherwin-Williams Co. in hopes of continuing to be allowed to park on property the paintmaker bought for its planned new headquarters and associated structures downtown. The 0.1-acre parcel at the center of the dispute is part of the massive site on Public Square and the Superblock west of it that Sherwin-Williams bought for its new headquarters and associated structures for $49 million in 2020.

2 towering urban-infill projects proposed for South Bethlehem with apartments and eclectic food court Updated 8:12 AM; Facebook Share Two towering urban infill, mixed-use projects are pitched for South New and West Third streets in Bethlehem, fueling a debate over how best to balance the Southside’s historic features with new development. The West Third Street project is proposed at eight stories while the South New Street one stands at 10. This comes as the city is in the midst of a South B...

Portland man arrested in heroin investigation PORTLAND, Ind. — A Jay County man has been charged with selling heroin to an informant for the Portland Police Department. Jordan Lemaster, 26, Portland, is charged in Jay Circuit Court with two counts of dealing in a narcotic drug, and single counts of unlawful possession of a syringe, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of meth and possession of marijuana. According to court documents, Lemaster was arrested on April 8 after he sold 1.4 gra...

Kewanee Police reports for Friday, April 16, through Monday, April 19 Star Courier A loose dog was reported at 7:27 a.m. near Second and Boss streets. An unwanted person was removed at 7:51 a.m. from the 300 block of East Oak Street. A loose dog was reported at 8:28 a.m. on Madison Avenue. A loose dog was reported at 12:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Beach Avenue. A 50-year-old Toulon woman was arrested at 1:01 p.m. in the 100 block of West South Street for battery. A loose dog was reported at 1:1...

Vaccination information The Miami County Health Department is providing vaccines Monday through Friday at the First Christian Church’s Old Firehouse located at 12 N Miami Street. Please note that Saturday locations will continue to change according to availability of venues. Check this space for updated information. Drive-thru appointments are no longer available at Dukes Memorial Hospital, but in-vehicle shots can be accommodated at the other locations for those with mobility issues. To m...

Columnist Mike Berry shares his memories of the joint at 206 N. Chestnut Star Courier The news this week included the revelation that there’s to be another operator for the tavern at 206 N. Chestnut St. Most recently called the Boiler Room, the building at that address had been a tavern for many years. But the Boiler Room was closed some time back, and the building has been vacant ever since. When I started at the Star Courier in the early 1970s, legendary sports editor Bob Westlund made it h...

ARRESTS The following people were arrested on felony charges by law enforcement agencies in Davidson County, and, unless noted otherwise, were either placed in the Davidson County Detention Center or released from custody and are scheduled to appear in Lexington District Court on the date given: Percy Leon Banks, Jr., 50, of 303 Cotton Grove Road, was charged with felony possession of cocaine, misdemeanor open container, misdemeanor possession of marijuana up to a half-ounce, misdemeanor posses...

Mother faces endangering charge A 27-year-old mother has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after allegedly being under the

NEW RICHMOND -- Following an hour discussion that included testimony once again by local business owners and residents who will be impacted negatively by a downtown location of Fun Fest the weekend of July 8-11, council members 4-2 in favor of allowing Fun Fest to take place minus the beer tent and music (live bands) at Minnesota Avenue between West Third and Fourth streets  as well as West Third between Minnesota and Knowles avenues. Business owners noted the festival’s impact lasts a ...