Lark Enterprises founder retires after 43 years
Marion Furlong, founder and CEO of Lark Enterprises, to retire after 43 years of service. She will train successor Alice Sankey on Sept. 5. Board president Dr. Gary Lilly and director Larry Nord praise her advocacy for people with disabilities and her hands on leadership in Lawrence County.
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Lawrence County
Larry Nord
Agility program earns Lawrence County PennDOT top state honors
Lawrence County PennDOT office becomes first in Pennsylvania to receive Agility certification for improved local road cooperation. Transportation Secretary Brad Mallory, arriving by antique car procession, honored the achievement at a New Castle event organized by Joe Grippo with 15 speakers.
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Lawrence County
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Pittsburgh
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New Castle
Joe Grippo
Ed Scala
Weed Wars over Giant Hogweed in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania and United States departments of agriculture target giant hogweed, a noxious weed risk to people and animals. Hogweed, first spread from the Soviet Union to the United Kingdom and then North America as an ornament, causes severe blisters when sap contact occurs and ultraviolet light worsens skin damage. Far from Lawrence County, officials warn residents to avoid the plant and the risk it poses.
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Lawrence County
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Penn State University Cooperative Extension
New Castle
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Michael Zeller
Hogweed Action
Department of Agriculture
Zeller
Meadville
Gore Lieberman tout differences as strength in policy
Vice President Al Gore and Sen. Joseph Lieberman said they have disagreements but view them as a strength in forming national policy. Gore noted he welcomes a vice president who sometimes disagrees, while Lieberman emphasized strong support when decisions are made.
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Obituaries for Six Locals Prompted by Community Loss
Obituaries list Janice L. Bush 83 of Ellwood City James A. Cartwright 57 of Pulaski Robert B. Jackson 91 of New Galilee Ian C. Maxwell 73 of 3507 Tamarac Drive Irene Schall 80 of Edinburg and James W. Smith 80 of 612 Miller Ave. The notices honor their lives and note their ages and residences.
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Ellwood City
James A. Cartwright
Pulaski
Robert B. Jackson
New Galilee RD
Ian C. Maxwell
Tamarac Drive
Irene Schall
Edinburg
James W. Smith
Miller Ave
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