Accused Sharon Murderer Trial Date Revealed
Sharon – Mercer County authorities have announced the trial date for DaShawn Watkins on charges related to the homicide of 14-year-old Pauly Likens last summer. Mercer County District Attorney Peter Acker says the trial begins July the 8th for murder in the first degree, abuse of a corpse, aggravated assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, and a general count of murder. The DA decided last year not to pursue charges of hate crimes and says he will be seeking a sentence of life in prison.

1825: Ebony Genealogy of a Sort
Meadville – This Saturday afternoon at 1:30, Meadville 1825 presents its next event: Meadville Ebony Genealogy of a Sort. Dr. Amandia Dixon is Crawford County’s foremost authority on the African American heritage of our region; she humbly invites us all to join her at Stone United Methodist Church by Diamond Park for an entertaining and informative presentation about her book and its research in collaboration with Clothilde Anderson. Registration for the event is on Facebook, but it is not required to attend because the event is open to anyone. Refreshments will be offered by Morning Glories Catering.