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The result of Democratic write-in votes yet to be announced will decide whether the winner of Tuesday’s Republican primary for Harrison’s 4th Ward commissioner will take the seat or whether a Democraic challenger will emerge.
Commissioners Chairman Bill Heasley served two four-year terms. But he said he chose not to run again because he supports term limits.
Republican Jim Erb bested Dylan Seelnacht for the Republican nomination.
There were no candidates on the Democratic ballot for the 4th Ward seat. However, there were 109 write-in votes, which could potentially set up a challenge to the Republican nominee in the Nov. 2 General Election.
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Two political newcomers are facing off in the Republican primary to replace a Democratic Harrison commissioner who is not seeking reelection.
Jim Erb is opposing Dylan Seelnacht in the May 18 primary for the 4th Ward seat now held by township Commissioners Chairman Bill Heasley.
No candidates will appear on the Democratic primary ballot.
After serving two four-year terms, Heasley said he’s not running again because he is an advocate of term limits at all levels of government.
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Criminal charges have been withdrawn against an Arnold assistant fire chief, who, along with his teenage son, was accused of kidnapping the son’s pregnant girlfriend and holding her against her will for over a month.
The Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office withdrew five charges, including kidnapping and burglary, that were filed against Brian James Gouza, 47, in November.
“I’m ecstatic,” Gouza said. “I can go back to work. My nightmare is over.”
The charges were withdrawn on Thursday, the same day a preliminary hearing was scheduled before District Judge Frank J. Pallone Jr. in New Kensington. The hearing was not held.