Early Morning Cochranton Fire

Feb 26, 2014

photo by Heather Reichel

A two alarm fire had emergency crews responding to D&R Care Car at 2:30am this morning. 

The structure was heavily involved in flames when the first crew arrived on scene and it quickly spread to the entire building.

No one was in the structure at the time of the blaze and no injuries were reported. 

The black smoke filled the air as a stack of tires began to burn. The firemen scrambled to remove any tires that they could before the situation got worse.

There is no word at this time as to the cause of the fire.

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Clean Car Crash

Feb 25, 2014

photo by Heather Reichel

A little excitement at the new car wash in town today around 4pm. An elderly driver apparently confused the accelerator and the brake pedal upon entering the car wash.

She sped through the building missing the Car Wash Employee and all of the interior components of the car wash system. A vehicle which had just pulled out of the exit of the wash was impacted and both vehicles ended up a significant distance from the impact site.

Neither driver was injured but one passenger was taken by ambulance to Meadville Medical Center as a precaution.

The Car Wash remains open for business and was not damaged.

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Fire in Spartansburg

Feb 24, 2014

photo by Heather Reichel

Fire was reported shortly after 4pm at the Miller residence at 25983 Byler Rd in Spartansburg. The blaze was contained to the workshop and did not spread to the home.
The building was fully engulfed when the Fire Department arrived on scene. Crews from Spartansburg, Elgin Beaver Dam and Bloomfield fought the fire in the bitter cold.

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School Board Meeting in Spartansburg

Feb 24, 2014

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Concerns and questions in regards to the closing of the Spartansburg School were able to be voiced by the local residents this evening at a meeting in the Spartansburg Fire Hall. The meeting was well attended and the concern was high. 

The school board was in attendance along with State Rep Brad Roae, and County Commissioners.

The proposed Charter School was not a topic for this evening's meeting.

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Flooding Concerns are Reduced

Feb 23, 2014

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Concerns for flooding in Meadville are greatly reduced as the water levels and ice dam move away from Lupher's Landing this morning.

The difference in the water level from the bottom of the bridge is substantial from the day before.

Water levels near Wilson Shute (near Rt 322) and Route 19 South near Geneva are right at the road's edge, but so far both roads remain open.

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Ice Dam in Saegertown causes concern for Meadville

Feb 22, 2014

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An ice jam near Lupher's Landing just off Route 19 south of Saegertown caused alarms to be raised in towns downstream on French Creek. Meadville emergency services were put on alert as the massive blockage continued to grow.

It was ice as far as the eye could see, and the popping and cracking made eerie noises near the creek area.

Residents along the creek were advised to watch for rapidly changing conditions and rising flood waters in the area immediately behind the ice dam.

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Route 18 Rollover

Feb 21, 2014

photo by Heather Reichel

A rollover accident sent one passenger to the Meadville Medical Center this morning around 8am this morning.

Standing water on the roadway caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and it left the roadway coming to rest on its roof.

The driver who was wearing a seatbelt was transported with minor injuries, the young passenger was secured in a carseat and was uninjured.

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Conneaut Lake Crash

Feb 18, 2014

photo by Heather Reichel

A single vehicle accident near Pizza Joe's on route 18 happened around 1pm today. Conneaut Lake fire department responded and the driver was taken by Conneaut Lake Ambulance to Port Meadville to meet Stat Medevac to be life flown to UPMC Hamot.

The cause of the accident appears to be a pre existing medical condition

The current medical condition of the driver is unknown at this time

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Putnum Rd Rollover

Feb 7, 2014

photo by Heather Reichel

A rollover accident on Putnam Rd in Vernon Township was a wild ride for one local puppy.

The accident occurred shortly after 5:30 pm.

The vehicle which was traveling down the hill, lost control and skid 180 degrees and then flipped coming to rest on its roof.

The driver and the passenger puppy were able to self extricate and were uninjured.

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Shooting in Meadville

Feb 7, 2014

photo by Heather Reichel

5 shots were fired shortly after 4:30 am into a front door at 504 Randolph St near the intersection of Stewart St this morning. No one in the residence was injured.

Police have Rashon Lamar Jones in custody at this time. Reportedly there was an altercation at the residence and he has been charged with reckless endangerment and simple assault


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Springboro Home Destroyed by Fire

Feb 6, 2014

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A fire in Springboro leaves a family homeless this evening.

The fire which broke out while the couple was at dinner, devastated the structure. One dog was with the couple the other dog was at home during the blaze and was not able to escape the flames.

Crews worked for several hours to get the fire under control and were called back to the structure for a rekindle later.

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Plow Truck Fire

Feb 6, 2014

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Conneaut Lake Fire and Police Departments responded to a vehicle fire shortly after 6am this morning at the Conneaut Lake Sand and Gravel on Ellion Rd.

According to Assistant Chief John Treacy the driver was plowing when fire broke out inside the cab of the pickup truck. The fast acting driver was able to escape the vehicle uninjured.

The pickup truck was fully engulfed in flames when the firemen arrived on scene but they were able to extinguish it quickly. No word at this time as to the cause of the blaze.

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