County planners push for department name change
Lawrence County Planning Commission members urge adding planning to the Department of Environmental Services title to reflect planning functions. A majority attending supported the change, though not all commissioners agree, and no formal vote has been scheduled.
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Lawrence County Planning Commission
Ed Fosnaught
Planning Commission
Department of Environmental Services
Jim Haas
Haas
Penn Power
Ic Development
Lawrence County Planning Office
Recycling and Solid Waste Office
Lawrence County
Fenee
Commission
Linda Nitch
Robert Powell
Janet Verone
Earl Cunningham
Helen Jackson
Frank Telesz
Patty Moosally
Wendell Wagner
Brian Burick
Board of Commissioners
Burick
County weighs cheaper health plans amid rising premiums
Lawrence County commissioners urged county administrator Charleen Micco and HR director Susan Quimby to study next year’s health insurance costs. They aim to compare Blue Cross Blue Shield plans with alternatives to ease a projected 46 percent Security Blue rate hike for 2025 while continuing employee coverage including dental and eye insurance. The county currently spends about 2.5 million annually on benefits.
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Lawrence County
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Charleen Micco
Susan Quimby
Roger M. DeCarbo
DeCarbo
Protest leader held on $1 million bail at GOP convention
Berkeley man John Sellers, 33, leader of the Ruckus Society, was jailed on $1 million bail amid protests at the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. He faces charges including possession of an instrument of crime and obstruction, with police noting his role in organizing disruptive actions tied to prior WTO and Seattle protests.
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Philadelphia
Berkeley
Calif
John Sellers
Ruckus Society
Philadelphia Inquirer
Oe Daily News
Seattle
World Trade Organization
Sellers
Cindy Martelli
Stefan Presser
American Civil Liberties Union
Thomas Jones
Grounded but determined Debbie Humphrey retrains for pilot license
After the February death of her husband Myron at 47 Debbie Humphrey began pilot training at New Castle Airport in June to honor his wish. She recalls their aviation life with their dogs Trim Tab and Aileron, recalls fond memories of airport hops, and notes the support of fellow pilots and family as she learns radio procedures and aims for certification.
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Debbie Humphrey
Myron
Union Township
Debbie
Marathon
Boardman
Grove City
Dairy Queen
New Castle
Earth
Lock Haven
Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Flyin
Florida
Iowa
Elizabeth
Gary Slater
Ravenna
Ohio
Jessica
Lark Enterprises names Alice Sankey chief executive officer
Human Services official Alice K Sankey named chief executive officer of Lark Enterprises Inc following a four month board search. Sankey will begin Sept 5 succeeding Marion L Furlong who retires after 43 years with the agency. She has 24 years at the Human Services Center and 26 years in mental health care. A farewell reception for Sankey is set Aug 24 at Centre Banquet Facility.
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Alice K. Sankey
Lark Enterprises Inc
Human Services Center
New Castle
Sankey
Lark
Marion L. Furlong
Alice
Midwest
Gary Lilly
Lark’s
Bradford
Sullivan
Tioga
Athens
Lilly
Toastmasters International
New Wilmington
Victoria
Police Blotter Highlights Thefts Accidents And Burglary
St Francis Hospital reports a daughter born Aug 3 2000 to Rebecca Grotzinger and Chester E Burrows of Twilight Mobile Home Park Edinburg. Police recover stolen 1985 blue Pontiac Bonneville on West Lincoln Avenue and cite drivers for red light violations. Accidents include Kei Arrie Stewart age 10 bicycle collision, Melissa Chambers 20 running red light, and other minor injuries. Burglary details span Christine Maggie residence 307 N Lafayette St and Bishop 309 E Falls St. Continued on page 17.
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ST. Francis Hospital
Rebecca Grotzinger
Chester E. Burrows
Twilight Mobile Home
Michele Ruby
E. Leasure Ave
West Washington Street
Ruby
Michael Smock
E. Washington St
Apt. 1
Demitri Ruby
Jameson Hospital
Heather Smock
Crescent Ave
Jameson
Russ Bishop
E. Falls St
Washington Street
Jefferson Street
Kei-Arrie Stewart
Neshannock Village
Steven J. Tarnoci
Ellwood City
Stewart
North Street
Croton Avenue
Melissa Chambers
Park Ave
Lenora Baker
Harlansburg Road
Chambers
Lincoln Avenue
Jeffrey L. Mackey
Martha St
Peter Kwolek
Epworth St
Mill and
Green Streets
Kathleen Lewis
Christine Maggie
N. Lafayette St
Charges Dropped In New Castle Stabbing Case
Joanne Olinger 21 of New Castle had faced attempted homicide aggravated assault and reckless endangering after stabbing Charles Olinger Jr. 26 the night of July 15 1999. Judge Dominick Motto ruled the case self defense with the victim not wanting prosecution, leading to dismissal.
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Joanne Olinger
New Castle
Charles Olinger Jr
Dominick Motto
Commonwealth
Dennis A. Elisco
Mohawk Band Plans Weeklong Practice at High School
Mohawk High School Band schedules daily practice from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through August 11 at the high school. Report to the band room at the designated times. Call 667-7782 for more information. The New Castle Community Y hosts an orientation registration meeting for enrollment in school age child care programs at 6 p.m. August 22 in Room 201.
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Mohawk
Mohawk High School
New Castle
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