Mohawk superintendent and president defend fields on rift
Mohawk Area School Board faces stiff division over the softball field and baseball field project costs bidding and contracts. At the April 9 work session board member James O McKim Jr challenged spending drawing defense from President Mark Hiler and Superintendent Lorree Houk who defended the process. Houk explained bidding finances and praised Business Manager Nancy Solderich as trustworthy. McKim stressed his remarks represented community concerns toward board members rather than administrators.
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Mohawk Area School Board
James O. McKim Jr
McKim
Mark Hiler
Lorree Houk
Hiler
Houk
Nancy Solderich
Immersive Worship Drives Northminster Remodel Plan
The Rev. Jordan Rimmer ties worship to mission and says the planned Northminster Presbyterian remodel, set to begin in June and run through summer, aims to create a more immersive space where congregants feel part of the action rather than spectators. The church already emphasizes experiential worship through events like Bread of Life.
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Jordan Rimmer
Northminster Presbyterian
Rimmer
Northminster
Northminster Presbyterian Church Renovation Reflects Pandemic Lessons
COVID era fostered outdoor worship at Northminster Church and a radio aided service approach. The sanctuary renovation begins June 8 and should finish by early September. A 2022 gazebo in Northminster Park will host sermons in nice weather, with indoor third-floor view for rain days. Reverend Jordan Rimmer notes the shift began with the pandemic and continued due to appreciation for fresh air and thinking.
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Northminster
Northminster Park
Two new school district police officers sworn in
The New Castle Area School District swore in Bryan Schutz and Dannielle Ann Ripper as full time officers on April 24 in Lawrence County. Both bring law enforcement experience and training. they will serve in elementary, intermediate, and high schools with aims for a fourth officer later.
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New Castle Area
Bryan Schutz
Dannielle Ann Ripper
Lawrence County Common Pleas
John W. Hodge
Charles Sapienza
Schutz
Ohio
Pittsburgh
National Association of
Ripper
Hanover Township
Washington County
Air Army National Guard
Shutz
Bobby Salem
Pennsylvania State Police
State Police National Crime Information Center
Salem
Harry W. Lockley
George Washington Intermediate School
New Castle High School
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