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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 2009
Page
1
A weather outbreak across the southern states leaves two people dead as powerful storms topple trees and cause structural damage. Reports describe widespread outages and emergency crews responding to affected communities. Authorities urge residents to stay indoors and monitor updates.
The Chili Chicks claimed top honors at the Mercer County Cook Off defeating rival teams. Judges cited their recipe balance and presentation as decisive factors in the contest held this weekend.
Obituaries for Joseph J. Affagato aged 85 of 421 Scotland Lane Michael Francis Capan 76 of Hickory View Drive Woodson Collins 93 of Edgewood Avenue Gary Lee Grimm 58 of Franklin Township Harold R. Henderson 84 of Enon Valley Lena N. Lombardo 93 of Butler Viola Grace Mackey 72 of New Castle Virginia F Scheffter 84 of New Wilmington Janes Sheffey Smith 65 of Las Vegas Obituaries note their ages and residences indicating date and funeral details not provided.
Eighteen New Castle Christian Academy students traveled to the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg for the state regional archery championship. The team, from a small school among 600 participants in the National Archery in the Schools Program, earned two team trophies for second in elementary and third in middle school. Five students earned individual championships with Jenna Cochran Jessica Micco Amanda Lubich Collin Farone and Dino Mantinaos leading the field. additional top placements included Amanda Natale James Gardner Isaiah Morgenstern William Abraham and Allison Schaubroeck.
New Castle finished 2008 with a reported revenue surplus of 334,827 while noting cash flow remained tight. CFO Stephanie Dean explained that despite a paper year end in the black, actual funds were insufficient due to pension obligations and ongoing distress under Act 47.
Gov Ed Rendell announced Pennsylvania's second year slot machine revenue will yield about 770 million dollars in tax relief for millions of residents, roughly matching this year's cut. He called the figure a major achievement amid tough times and said it will allow over 100000 low income seniors to pay no school property taxes.
North Beaver Township supervisors await attorney Kim Houser’s review of two bid options before awarding a fire truck contract. Bids stood at 382700 from Glick Fire Equipment and 345473 from P&G Emergency Equipment for a demo truck. The board previously signaled approval but will act on Houser’s recommendation and continue delaying the purchase.
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