Township

Judge Denies Montclair Board of Education’s Lawsuit Against Township Over Woodman Field Renovations: Tosses Out Case, Citing Lack of Logic

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MONTCLAIR, N.J. – The Montclair Board of Education faced a setback in court on Friday in its lawsuit against the Township of Montclair over renovations at Woodman Field. Honorable Judge Stephen Petrillo expressed skepticism about allowing either party to proceed. He stated, “I don’t know if it makes sense to let either one of the parties go forward. I’m not going to allow the Board of Education to proceed at this point.” The hearing revolved around an order to show cause filed by the Board of Education. The order requested that the township cease enforcing … Read more

High-Stakes Deliberations: Jury Remains Divided in Controversial Bath Township Murder Trial

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ST. JOHNS, Mich. – The murder trial of Thomas Olson continues as the jury remains undecided. Olson is facing charges for the 2018 killing of Chong Yang, a hunter from Bath Township. After commencing their deliberations on Tuesday at noon, the jury has now taken a total of 12 hours to reach a verdict. The courtroom was filled with supporters from both sides, creating a charged atmosphere. The defense began the day by seeking clarifications on certain points raised during the closing arguments of the previous day. Throughout the deliberations, the jury has posed numerous … Read more

Former Pittsburgh Steelers Player’s Ligonier Township Estate Sold as Personal Home, Dashing Hopes for Clergy Retreat Center

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Ligonier Township, located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, saw the sale of a 133-acre estate previously owned by a former Pittsburgh Steelers player. The property, which was intended to be a retreat center for clergy and pastors, was purchased by a former Pittsburgh attorney who plans to use it as his personal home. The estate was sold for $3.76 million to Antonio “Tony” and Amy Dias of Miami in November. Tony Dias, a Wilkinsburg native who now practices law in Miami, expressed his fondness for the town of Ligonier and the property itself. According to Dias, … Read more

Millcreek Township Pays $17,500 to Settle Lawsuit Over Anti-Trump Tirade Arrest

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Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania – A motorist in Millcreek Township has received a settlement of $17,500 in a federal lawsuit he filed against the township’s police department. Thomas Sebastian was arrested by Millcreek police in September 2022 after shouting obscenities about former President Donald Trump while driving. He was charged with public drunkenness and disorderly conduct, but was later acquitted. Sebastian then sued the township and the two police officers involved in his arrest, alleging violations of his First, Fourth, and 14th Amendment rights. The case has now been settled for the sum of $17,500. Sebastian’s … Read more