Rainy opening at 47th Lawrence County Fair brings mud and chill
The Lawrence County fair opened amid drizzle and cool air. Rides began around 3 pm as concessions reported lower attendance. Grand Champion Junior Market steer sold at $2.14 per pound for 1370 pounds, while a 5 month old Alpine cross goat named Nicholas claimed the Grand Champion Junior Market Goat. Over 200 bidders attended the livestock auction with firms like Hoss's Steak and Sea House and First National Bank of Slippery Rock among supporters.
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Letitia Shick
Shick
Joe Whiting
Pulaski
Rachel Kenny
Enon Valley
Nicholas
Hoss
Steak and Sea House
Ralph
Golden Dawn
First National Bank of
Slippery Rock
Dean Dairy Atpa
Grandstand
Union arbitration sought over city hirings since 1998
Union files grievance with New Castle alleging hiring practices since 1998 contract took effect. Arbitration by James C Duff of the American Arbitration Association expected in late September or early October. Mayor hires casual firefighters 32 hours weekly, with part-timers filling openings. Union claims discussions occurred with city officials but final hiring authority rests with the mayor. Local veterans groups plan demonstrations at city hall.
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James C. Duff
American Arbitration Association
New Castle
James W. Manolis
Manolis
Public input sought on reopening Eckert Bridge Road in McConnell's Mill Park
Lawrence County commissioners consider public meeting to decide if Eckert Bridge Road should be reopened to traffic. Commissioner Fosnaught cites potential partner in turnback program and Quality Aggregates, with DCNR liaison and county engineer asked to assess needs. Residents fear increased truck traffic and loss of serene park access.
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Lawrence County
Eckert Bridge
McConnell’s Mill State Park
Ed Fosnaught
Bruce Hazen
Slippery Rock Creek
Hazen
Fasnaught
State Park
Fosnaught
Stanley Popovich
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
John Oliver
DCNR
Slippery Rock
Frank B. Taylor
Jerry McCrumb
Eckert Bridge Road
Breakneck Bridge
Roger M. DeCarbo
Perry Township weighs reopening closed Breakneck Bridge road
Perry Township supervisors plan a public walking date to inspect 1.2 miles of Breakneck Bridge and Breakneck Bridge Road tied to Slippery Rock Township and McConnell’s Mill State Park. Norton officials, PennDOT, Frank B. Taylor Engineering will study repairs while residents weigh the impact of opening the route.
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Perry Township
Breakneck Bridge
Perry
Slippery Rock
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Breakneck Bridge Road
McConnell’s Mill State Park
Greg Fox
Eckert Bridge Road
Eckert Bridge
Slippery Rock Township
Break
Quality Aggregates
Pittsburgh
Roy Magee
Magee
Cheeseman Road
Portersville
Butler County
Frank B. Taylor
Penndot
Jan Marshall
John Zias
Marshall
Jerry
Debbie McCrum
Lazetta Beachem
Suspect eludes capture after Buena Vista Way crash arrest
A suspect described as from Buena Vista Way lost control of his car, crashed into a utility pole in West Middlesex, and fled Mercy Hospital after police learned he would be released. He was later identified in a burglary on Buena Vista Way and tied to additional break ins on Shady Lane Drive Manor Avenue and Fairfield Avenue with a stolen vehicle from Youngstown. Police pursue possible link to other thefts in the township.
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Buena Vista Way
West Middlesex
St. Francis Hospital
Mercy Hospital
Pittsburgh
Neshannock
Philip S. Carlo
Sims
Wilmington Road
Youngstown
Lawrence County
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