Motorcycle Crash Kills Man
Saegertown – A Crawford County man was declared dead after his crash scene was discovered on Saturday morning. Just before 7 a.m., the Pennsylvania State Police were called to a scene near the Park and Ride at the interchange of State Highway 198 and Interstate 79. They discovered an overturned custom three-wheeled motorcycle in the ditch with 59-year-old David Miller of Seagertown trapped beneath, deceased.
Police determined Mr. Miller lost control of the vehicle for unknown reasons sometime on Friday night and crashed into a roadside ditch. The engine of the vehicle was cold and covered by condensation, indicating that the crash had happened hours ago. It is believed David died instantly.

Thurston Classic This Week
Meadville – The 35th annual Thurston Classic takes place this week from Thursday to Sunday. This year’s special guest balloon is Tiny the Fire Dog, a balloon shaped as a dalmatian with a fire helmet; plenty of local perennial visitors, such as Dark Star, T-Bird, Twice Blessed, and Zee-Nith, will be there too. The classic begins at 9 p.m. this Thursday night at Allegheny College’s Robertson Athletic Park with the Joyce Stevens Memorial Nightglow, the Ted Watts’ Tribute Sponsor’s Flight on Friday, and three sanctioned races Saturday and Sunday.