Ernest Adam Rosenberger,29, of 1122 5th Avenue in Ford City was cited by the Ford City Police Department through an investigation with Cruelty to Animals,Abandonment of Animals by Owner, and Confinement and housing of dogs not part of a kennel from an incident that occurred on January 28, 2012 at approximately 11:14PM at his residence.
An investigation continues into a hit & run traffic accident involving damage to the drivers side and drivers side mirror of a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, four door, owned by Melissa Flanders, while parked and unattended at 500 block of Fifth Avenue in Ford City. This incident happened on January 28, 2012 at approximately 4PM. Anyone with information please contact the Ford City Police Department at 724-763-9024.
Ford City Police arrested Mary Ann McKee, 31, of Leechburg for Driving Under the Influence. Meanwhile, other individuals were arrested during the last quarter for possession of drug paraphernalia, including: Jess Michael Henley-King, 20, of Kittanning: Colton Thomas Sankey, 19, of New Kensington; Amy Kathleen Hersick, 19, of Monroeville; Tyler Thomas Churchel, 18, of Pittsburgh; and William Andrew Kichty, 18, of Pittsburgh.
- Ford City Borough Superintendent Emil “Larry” Coffey (left) and Councilman Gene Banks will spearhead a campaign to market the borough for business development.
by Jonathan Weaver
Ford City Councilman Gene Banks is leading an effort with County officials to try and motivate businesses to ‘set-up shop’ within the Borough.
Banks met with Armstrong County Commissioner Chair Dave Battaglia, Marketing and County Enhancement Director Allison Ball and County Department of Economic Development Manager Justin Nolder to let them know Ford City is on-board.
“I hope to spearhead a campaign with some of our officials to really take hold of this – that’s what its going to take to save this County,” Banks said.
Banks also did not hesitate to say Borough officials might have to rethink zoning lines to stimulate future success.
“We might have to revisit this whole area in order to coincide with what this County is wanting to do – and we’re willing to do this. It’s time for change,” Banks said. “We have to work together if we want to survive.”
Battaglia said a future meeting with the other County Commissioners might be planned in regards to Ford City’s outlook.
“We want them to make sure we have a strong, strong commitment to them and hear what they have to say,” Battaglia said. “We’re looking forward to helping them and working with Ford City.”
Of the nine Ford City Borough sub-committees Banks is a part of, the Planning Commission is one of them.
Banks also met with some of his fellow Council members and they are also reportedly eager to hear plans from County officials and/or residents. Information would also be shared with neighboring municipalities.
“I believe the six (Council members) of us – if we put our efforts toward this – can make something happen here.”
Banks hopes to have a town meeting at the end of the month regarding the initiative. He is to announce more information at tonight’s Council meeting. The meeting begins at 6PM at the Ford City Library.
Ford City Borough, Police Clipboard | KP NewsDesk February 16, 2012 | 
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