Local briefs
Police schedule meeting The state police invite all residents of the Uniontown station’s coverage area to attend a community meeting Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hopwood Fire Hall.
The purpose of the meeting is to provide area residents the opportunity to express concerns and receive information about services available to them from the state police. The Uniontown station commander and a representative from the crime section and patrol section will attend.
Anyone with questions or needing further information should call trooper Brian Burden, community services officer, at 724-439-7111 or 724-439-7479.
Vigils planned
WAYNESBURG – The Greene County Courthouse steps will be the setting for a weekly silent vigil for peace Thursdays from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., beginning this Thursday.
Individuals will gather during the lunch hour to stand in silent solidarity and prayer with millions of people throughout the world who want a peaceful solution to the situation in Iraq.
“We need an opportunity to join others in publicly praying for peace in the world,” said Nancy Ferrari, one of the organizers of the vigil. “Some people may want to participate for the full half hour; others may only be able to stay a few minutes. But we’re hoping that many people who are committed to a peaceful settlement of the Iraq crisis will spend part of their Thursday lunch hour with us.”