Former Dickerson Run resident Dawn Manzella, 31, was murdered in her Akron, Ohio, home on Feb. 13. No court date has been set for suspect Lawrence L. Murphy, 38.
According to Akron police Sergeant Ray Youngklin, Manzella's parents suspected something was wrong when she had not been in touch since Feb. 6.
"They said it wasn't like her not to be in touch," said Youngklin.
Her father, Anthony Manzella, requested that police break into her home on Feb. 14. They found her dead of a single gunshot wound to the head.
"Murphy was her live-in boyfriend and the only suspect. We have his statement about the crime. His (statement) suppression hearing has already been denied," the policeman reported.
Murphy has been charged with aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter, possession of cocaine, having weapons while under disability, and a misdemeanor charge of failure to report a crime. He was arrested Feb. 16. He is in the Summit County Jail under $100,000 bond.
East Huntingdon
Signs agreement
East Huntingdon Township supervisors on Thursday approved a traffic signal maintenance agreement with PennDOT.
The board passed a resolution to authorize Chairman Joel Suter to sign the agreement.
In other business, supervisors approved two building permits, the first for Arnold and Patricia Zelmore of Route 819, Mount Pleasant, for a 10- by 16-foot home addition and the second for Arnold and Diane Perkins of 601 Tram Road, Mount Pleasant, for a 12- by 18-foot porch roof over an existing pad and a new roof with soffit and fascia.
During public comment at the meeting, residents reported that many motorists are speeding on Green Acres Road, also known as Fenton Road.
Supervisors said they would notify state police about additional patrols in the area.
Perryopolis
Rape charges
William David Price, 36, of Scottdale, has been charged with rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors and assault.
Already in Fayette County Jail on a Protection from Abuse order violation, he was arraigned before District Justice Michael Rubish Tuesday. Bail was set at $10,000 for the assault charge and $50,000 straight cash for the rape charge, and he was returned to jail. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for 2:30 p.m. May 1.
Harrisburg
Adds survey
State Rep. Larry Roberts, D-Fayette, unveiled a new tool on his Web site - a survey that will enable him to track the concerns of the residents of the 51st Legislative District.
Roberts said the survey question would be updated periodically. The question currently available on his Web site focuses on property taxes.
Roberts said residents can answer the survey question, then submit their answer to see the results.
To visit Roberts' Web site or to answer the survey question, go to www.pahouse.com/roberts.
Latrobe
Selects Levy
Latrobe-based Kennametal inc. has selected Levy Industrial to provide graphic design services for the production of sales literature, trade journal advertisements, direct-mail pieces and trade show booth graphics.
Levy Industrial is also providing Kennametal with the writing of product application stories and technical articles about the features and benefits of the company's metalworking, mining and construction products.
Kennametal Inc. manufactures and supplies technologically advanced tools, tooling systems and engineering services to improve manufacturing competitiveness worldwide. Kennametal serves a vast array of end markets, including aerospace, automotive, heavy construction, mining, power generation, home appliances and oil and gas exploration. The company employs 13,000 people worldwide.
Belle Vernon
Benefit game
The Pennsylvania State Police, Belle Vernon Station, will host a benefit basketball game between state troopers and the Pittsburgh Steelers basketball team at 8 p.m. May 3 at Belle Vernon High School.
All proceeds from the game will go to the "Pennsylvania State Police Gifts for Kids" program, which provides Christmas gifts for underprivileged elementary school children in Fayette County.
Price of admission is $5. Tickets may be purchased in advanced at the Pennsylvania State Police, Belle Vernon Station, 560 Circle Drive, Belle Vernon, Pa. 15012.
The following businesses have donated prizes that will be raffled off during the game: Staples, Motordrome Speedway, Shane's Bistro, Pittsburgh Zoo, Kennywood Park, Sandcastle, Idlewild Park, Eagles Landing Restaurant & Lounge and Holiday Inn.
Harrisburg
Approves projects
On behalf of Gov. Mark Schweiker, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Bradley L. Mallory announced the state Transportation Commission's approval of $45.4 million in federal funds for 153 projects that will enhance recreational trails, historic transportation properties and landscaping along streets and highways across Pennsylvania.
Locally, an approved project is construction of the Five Star Trail extension from Alverton to Scottdale, $400,000, Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation.
