Pirates set deadline for stadium funding commitment
The Pittsburgh Pirates threaten to halt all work on their new ballpark and consider selling or relocating the team if the state does not commit funding by December 21. Governor Ridge is pressed to secure legislative approval, with interim financing or a loan discussed to cover architect fees as design work may stop if no commitment is made.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
General Assembly
Tom Ridge
Pirates
Steelers
Ridge
Kevin McClatchy
McClatchy
Three Rivers Stadium
State Senate
Philadelphia
House
Covered Bridge Cruise Sparks Nostalgic Local Tour
The author recalls Bank's Bridge over Neshannock Creek in Wilmington Township as a hidden historical gem. He details a scenic drive from Mercer Road, crosses a one lane wooden span, and reflects on memories of winter snow scenes and quiet rural beauty. Credits go to Mike Caggiano and Beverly Zona for inspiration and historical context.
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Bank’s
Wilmington Township
Bank
Neshannock Creek
McConnell’s Mill
Mercer Road
Neshannock Falls
Covered Bridge Road
New Castle
Eastbrook-Neshannock Falls Road
Mike Caggiano
Main Street Clothiers
Lawrence County
Pittsburgh stadium funding sparks tax debt clash
Gov Ridge hoped to push a debt raise to fund four Pittsburgh and Philadelphia stadiums but lawmakers faced a loophole battle. White LaValle and Reeves criticized the bill while Rooney urged a veto and an investigation into the bill’s passage. Pittsburgh mayor Murphy drew praise and criticism as officials debated funding methods and accountability.
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White
Pittsburgh
Ridge
Reeves
House
Senate
Philadelphia
LaValle
Steelers
Art Rooney II
Rooney
LaGrotta
Tom Murphy
Murphy
Harrisburg
Community calendar highlights for Arlington and New Castle
Health and support events fill the week from Arlington Free Methodist Church to Skyview Towers and Vista South. Activities include Grandparents support group at 7 p.m., prostate cancer support at JJs Eatery, line dance for seniors, and various screenings with hours listed. Call numbers provide details.
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Arlington Free Methodist Church
Arlington Avenue
Heckert
Skyview Towers
Vista South Apartments
New Castle
St. Francis Hospital
Lawrence County
J.J
WC. Fields
First Presbyterian Church
N. Jefferson St
Community Calendar Items and Health Screenings
Calendar entries list health screenings by Wellness in Neighborhoods at St. Francis Shenango Medical Offices and Riverside Apartments with times from 9 to 11 30 and 1 to 4 30. Open house at The Recreation Center First Presbyterian Church runs 9 to 4 with lunch 11 to 1 priced 3 50. Menopause program at Jameson Rehabilitation Center with Dr Serhat Erzurum at 7pm and Toastmasters meeting at Jameson Hospital dining hall at 4 40 pm.
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St. Francis Shenango
Riverside
Peoples Bank
Bessemer
First Presbyterian Church
Jameson Rehabilitation Center
Neshannock
Serhat Erzurum
Jameson Caring Communicators
Jameson Hospital
Municipal millage cuts follow reassessed tax ratio shift
Lawrence County officials raise the assessment ratio from 60 to 75 percent, prompting townships and boroughs to reduce millage to keep tax bills steady. New Castle remains at 100 percent and is not affected. Most municipalities expect no use of the allowed 5 percent increase. millage drops are listed for each borough and township.
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Cathy Quimby
New Castle
Lawrence County
Ounty
Mary Bullano
Bullano
Bessemer
Ellport
Ellwood City
Enon Valley
New Beaver
New Wilmington
South New Castle
Wampum
Hickory
Little Beaver
Mahoning
Neshannock
North Beaver
Perry
Plain Grove
Pulaski
Scott
Shenango
Slippery Rock
Lawrence
U.S
New Castle News
P.O
Robbery At First Western Bank In Neshannock Township
Police say a white male about 5 10 to 6 feet tall wearing a ski mask robbed the First Western Bank on Wilmington Road in Neshannock Township around 11 am yesterday. He pointed a handgun at a teller and demanded money. No customers were present. The amount stolen and getaway method were not released as the FBI assists the investigation.
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First Western Bank
Wilmington Road
Neshannock Township
Neshannock
FBI
Nutcracker Week Proclaimed for New Castle Ballet
Mayor Tim Fulkerson proclaims Nutcracker Week in New Castle to honor the New Castle Parou Ballet Co for 12 years of staging The Nutcracker Suite. This year’s performances are at 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.
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Tim Fulkerson
New Castle
Vandals Hit Pittsburgh Brewery Damaging 50000 Dollars
Two boys jumped a forklift at Pitts burgh Brewing Co driving it into 5000 beer cases causing about 50000 dollars in damage to Iron City IC Light and other brands. A security guard saw the mischief but no arrests were reported.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Brewing Co
Iron City
Pennsylvania Daily Number Lottery Quick Pick Notes
A fragment lists lottery figures, including Pennsylvania Daily Number and Buckeye 5 with drawn numbers 13 24 25 30 37. The text includes scattered digits and letters as part of the betting notes or result snippet. No complete event context is given.
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PACE
Hee-aiatt As
Buckeye
Corrections Procedure for Reper Tim Kolodei Timmanagi Editor
Correction instructions specify contacting Tim Kolodei e pi Timmanagi editor at 654-6651 and to call between 10 30 a m and 3 p m. The message emphasizes timing for corrections and the designated phone line for adjustments.
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Madison County
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