17 Apr 1992
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1992
Page
1
The Porterfield family recalls Allison Easter with a memorial dogwood planted by Jay Waskin at the crash site on Marr Road in Pulaski Township. They decorate it for holidays and Allison's May birthday, visiting daily to honor her memory.
The Wilmington Area School Board faces a potential 10.85 mill tax hike next year and a shrunk state allocation. Residents, led by Marlene Hall and Howard Hutchison, urged cutting admin spending while protecting curriculum and activities. Only about 60 attendees, and no district officials attended.
Wilmington Area School District Superintendent Dr. C. Leon Ahlum defended the creation of two administrative roles at a citizens meeting about avoiding a tax hike of 10.85 mills. He said the assistant principal and guidance counselor position was not filled after Charles Garrett’s resignation, and a middle school principal role was added with Benjamin Fennick planned for next year. He noted he was not invited to the meeting and learned of it from the press.
Harrisburg officials declare the nine month drought emergency ended at midnight, with rainfall relieving conditions but urging continued prudent water use. The state remains under a drought warning. southeastern Pennsylvania remains driest, farmers faced $600 million losses last year, and several local water agencies exit rationing.
Volant Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary to serve a breakfast for anglers and others before the 8 am trout season opening. Serving runs 5 am to 10 am at the new firehall, priced at 3.99 dollars. Proceeds support the fire department.
A runaway horse was seen galloping east on U S 422 near Waldman's Meats yesterday afternoon. The eastbound driver flashed headlights to warn westbound travelers, preventing a potential collision and earning thanks from A T.
David Richards, four years on the New Castle Area School Board and seven years as a plant controller, discusses tax reform and state-level fixes to city deficits. He notes reliance on a garage bag fee and contemplates privatizing garbage collection as aging fleets require replacement.
The forecast calls for daytime highs in the lower 60s with night temperatures dropping to the mid 30s to mid 40s. Light winds and dry conditions expected across the region.
The week begins partly sunny and warm with highs of 70 to 80 and lows 45 to 55 for Monday and Tuesday. Light winds and dry skies are expected, with no significant weather events in the near term.
Deborah Norville, ex Today co host, recalled being snubbed by Bryant Gumbel for not congratulating her on the birth of her son Karl Nikolai on February 27 1991. She spoke Tuesday at Saint Marys College about NBCs handling of her maternity leave and the Pauley replacement.
The Beaver Medical Center board approved an innovative care concept called patient focused care that will treat the hospital as a group of mini units under one roof. Ten centers will house patients with similar health care needs and many services including laboratory X ray pharmacy medical records and payment therapy will be decentralized and housed within these centers. The overhaul aims to improve service delivery and alter the hospital interior as the program rolls out statewide.
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