Sandy Lake News

Auction proceeds benefit soldiers for Christmas HERMITAGE - Whispering Oaks Retirement Community, 260 S. Buhl Farm Drive, needs help to send Christmas packages overseas to local military men and women.

Inspired by "The Biggest Loser," a TV fitness reality show, Mike and Danielle Benic of Hermitage have launched a 12-week challenge that offers keys to long-term success in weight loss with nutrition information and exercise.

A contract has been awarded to build a section of the Trout Island Trail, but work won't begin until the spring.

Theatre Westminster will present David Lindsay-Abaire's Rabbit Hole, today through Sunday in Beeghly Theater on the campus in New Wilmington.

McKeever Environmental Learning Center, 55 McKeever Lane, Sandy Lake, offers a variety of programs for families.

Community Health Partnership of Mercer County has coordinated a seasonal flu vaccine clinic schedule for residents of Mercer County at these times and locations: * Grove City Walmart - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and Oct.

A Sandy Lake man had felonies including rape of a child held to court against him for allegedly having sex with a 12-year-old girl, who was later found to be pregnant.

An afternoon stroll is set for 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, starting at the information shelter of McKeever Environmental Learning Center, 55 McKeever Lane, near Sandy Lake.

A 49-year-old Sandy Lake woman was killed in a two-car crash Monday afternoon. Mercer County Deputy Coroner John Libonati said he pronounced Terri MacCartney dead at 5:40 p.m. at Grove City Medical Center, Pine Township.

It's August and it's been harvest time in the cornfields of Mercer County. The sign at Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church makes a spiritual application to that agricultural season.

State parks aren't just for hiking, camping and other recreation anymore. Increasingly, these lands are being used for oil and gas drilling as budget-strapped states seek new sources of revenue.

Maurice K. Goddard State Park near Sandy Lake will host these programs starting in the marina's environmental learning classroom, unless otherwise stated: * Sunset Paddle - 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday8/8. Participants can bring their own canoe or kayak or arrange to borrow one of the park's kayaks.

Maurice K. Goddard State Park near Sandy Lake will host these programs starting in the marina's environmental learning classroom, unless otherwise stated: * Sunset Paddle - 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday8/8. Participants can bring their own canoe or kayak or arrange to borrow one of the park's kayaks.

A Sandy Lake Township man said he doesn't remember the details of a drunken night that ended with him facing charges of trespassing and sex with a barnyard animal.

A Brookfield man suffered what police called a major injury when his motorcycle was hit by a minivan at 6 a.m. Thursday on Interstate 80, police said.

Two Grove City area farm girls are joining 2009-10 Mercer County Dairy Princess Lena Aiken, 16, of New Wilmington, as alternates to represent the Mercer County dairy industry during the coming year.

Grove City area girls Alisha Henry and Elizabeth Weber , both 16, will serve as alternates to the new Mercer County Dairy Princess Lena Aiken , also 16, from New Wilmington.

Theme: "Crocodile Dock." Info: 724-342-7729. * 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 13 through 17, for ages 4 through adult.

Pennsylvania is bearing the brunt as General Motors Corp. and Chrysler Group L.L.C. end their associations with many dealerships.

Patrick Connelly/Allied News Mercer County Commissioners Ken Amman, Brian Beader and John Lechner met Thursday night in Grove City's council chambers as the board made one of its four stops of meetings around the county.