Ridge backs slimmer crime bill after opposition
U S Representative Tom Ridge from Erie voted with 46 Republicans for a revised crime bill, moving from last week’s no stance. The House passed 235 to 195 and the Senate must act. Ridge cited changes to spending and local control as reasons for his shift amid a tight gubernatorial race with Singel.
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Back to School Helms of Lawrence County Students Face New Routines
New Castle News surveys the start of a new academic year across Lawrence County as students from Mohawk Elementary through college freshmen adjust to fresh routines. Principal James Verlotte notes early lunch decisions as first graders acclimate to cafeteria life while older grades confront bigger choices.
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Riley's Funspot offers affordable family fun near New Castle
Riley's Funspot on U.S. 224 west of New Castle presents miniature golf, a driving range, batting cages, archery, a kiddie play area, and a refreshment stand. Owner Tom Riley emphasizes low prices and simple entertainment, noting 47 years of family operation since 1947. Open daily in season, with winter closure after Sept. 11.
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Firefighters handle weekend kitchen smokes in New Castle
New Castle firefighters responded to two weekend calls. Saturday they tackled a pork chop left burning on a stove at Lawrence Manor. Sunday they went to Castle Arms for a burning sausage incident.
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Farrell joins Nebraska march against death penalty
In Lincoln, actor Mike Farrell joined a march from the University of Nebraska to the Capitol with more than 200 protesters urging abolition. He cited human progress and nonviolence as he met death-row inmate Harold LaMont Otey, who faces execution on September 2.
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