New Castle Woman Rebuilds Lives From One-Car Garage
April Brightshue, 51, survivor of life threatening surgery, runs a local aid effort from her East Side home. She collects clothing and household items, often by donation, to aid families displaced by fires and need baby items. She seeks volunteers and non profit status for Community Pay it Forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
April Brightshue
Brightshue
New Castle
Court St
Danika Fischer
Brightshue Faces Ongoing Medical Struggle and Disability
Brightshue, born with a twisted stomach, battled bowel trouble in adolescence and cervical cancer at 18. She had a hysterectomy at 25 and suffers chronic constipation and numerous medical tests. Unable to work, she receives Social Security disability benefits. In February 2022, Brightshue underwent an expected procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brightshue
County Democrats back Biden reelection bid in 2024
Lawrence County Democrats express strong support for President Joe Biden’s reelection, praising his infrastructure plans and advances on women’s and voting rights. Tim Buck notes Biden’s administration as effective despite a tough political climate, while Julie Mangino cites Biden’s proven electability and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Biden
Lawrence County
Tim Buck
Democratic Party
Biden
Oval Office
Buck
Julie Mangino
FILE
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 77
Accokeek
Maryland
County keeps $5 car registration fee for local roads
Lawrence County commissioners voted 2 to 1 to retain a $5 motor vehicle registration fee that funds road projects across 27 municipalities. Commissioner Dan Vogler had proposed repealing the fee, while Loretta Spielvogel and newly appointed Brian Burick supported keeping it citing safety and funding concerns. Burick noted diminished liquid fuels funds and highlighted North Hill streets in New Castle as interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Dan Vogler
Loretta Spielvogel
Brian D. Burick
Burick
City approves paving projects and funding for 2023
New Castle will spend over 1 million dollars for the third straight year on citywide paving this summer. City council approved a 1,199,694.88 dollar bid from Youngblood Paving for the 2023 program, covering 22 roads including 8th Street from West Clayton to Madison, Almira Avenue, and East North Street among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Youngblood
8Rd Street
Clayton Street
Madison Avenue
Almira Avenue
Washington Street
Franklin Avenue
Blaine Street
Winter Avenue
Euclid Avenue
Cascade Street
Cumberland Avenue
Crawford Street
Mulbery Street
Miller Avenue
Morris Street
Jefferson Street
North Street
Mill Street
Northview Avenue
Highland Avenue
Delaware Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gwen Albers News
April Brightshoe
Debbie Wachter
NEW Castlenews
Nicholas Vercilla
NEW Castle News
Faceboo Twitt
Ncnewsonline
N. Mercer St
Waries
John Francis Gabriel
Jeffrey Lee Marshall
Joshua J. Matis
John and
Susan Slick
Linda J. Spaulding
E. Lincoln Ave