O-R Weekly Recap: 5 things you need to know for the weekend
The weekend is almost here! But before you get ready to relax, we have a quick recap of the most read stories of the week on the Observer-Reporter’s website! To read the full stories, click the links at the end of each summary!
Todd and Diana Fisher, the owners of Paci’s Lounge in Centerville, have been renovating the 79-year-old restaurant. Todd, an experienced construction contractor, handled most of the labor himself and the total cost came to about $340,000.
Paci’s Lounge is expected to open in mid-August. The new space features many upgrades, including a brightly remodeled dining area with refinished wooden chairs and tables, a bar with 10 craft beers on tap, seating for 100, a larger, more modern kitchen and a modified menu that remains loyal to its loyal customers.
For more information, read Rick Shrum’s story from Monday.
A Waynesburg woman was arrested after she allegedly robbed a man at her home. Jolene L. Thomas met Dylan Yoders at the Rain Day festival and invited him back to her residence for dinner.
Thomas allegedly asked him into her bedroom and asked if she could borrow money. After Yoders gave her money, she allegedly punched him in the eye twice and scratched his eye, according to court documents. Yoders asked for the money back, but Thomas refused to return it.
For the full story, read Katie Anderson’s coverage of the case.
Monessen Mayor Lou Mavrakis found a 4-year-old boy, naked from the waist down, wandering alone Tuesday down a busy city street. He took the boy to the Monessen Municipal Complex, where police and Children and Youth Services were called to find the boy’s parents.
The mother, Tosha Rae Arnold, 34, of 314 Rebecca St., was eventually arrested Tuesday and later released from custody after she posted her $10,000 bond set by District Judge Joseph Dalfonso.
She was charged with endangering the welfare of children, reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct, court records indicated.
Scott Beveridge has all the details on this story.
Washington Wild Things ownership Wednesday said the tax abatement agreement it reached with Trinity Area School District several years ago did not fleece the school district, and argued the arrangement is not unusual in communities with professional ballparks.
Trinity opted not to renew a contract to play home baseball games at Consol Energy Park when the agreement expires in March 2017. Superintendent Michael Lucas said the agreement was too costly for the baseball team to continue to play there.
Karen Mansfield has the full story. Click here to read it.
A Donora woman was charged in what borough police said was a “brief prostitution sting” Saturday at her residence.
A police officer contacted Loretta Mae Figolah after being told she allegedly placed an advertisement for prostitution on a website. Her relative, Bobbie Lea Figolah, was also charged for fleeing the scene during the sting, resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Click here to read the full story.
Now, you’re all caught up and ready for the weekend! We’ll be back on Monday to catch you up with everything that happens over the weekend!