Penguins Clinch Fourth Straight On Road Triumph
Sprinting to their fourth consecutive road win, the Pittsburgh Penguins rely on goalie Tom Barrasso to shut down the Los Angeles Kings. In a separate development, Latrell Sprewell apologizes for an on court incident with coach, with attorney Johnnie Cochran present, while arguing he is also a victim.
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Tom Barrasso
Pittsburgh Penguins
Los Angeles Kings
Johnnie Cochran
NBA
Latrell Sprewell
New Castle budget hearing on library system and fees
The New Castle City Council heard proposals for the 1998 budget including a countywide library system funded by a five mill county tax hike and a .75 mill city library tax. The plan would raise garbage bag prices to 1.30 and add a 25,000 landlord inspection fee. Virginia Hamilton objected to library costs falling on elderly residents while Patricia May urged fairness amid reassessment talk. Final action possible at the December 23 meeting.
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New Castle
Tim Fulkerson
Virginia Hamilton
Northview Avenue
Lawrence County Commissioners
Ellwood City
Bessemer
Patricia May
Clen-Moore
City plans third West Side development and library costs
Mayor Tim Fulkerson pursues commercial development on the West Side as a key plank, while residents face higher library fees than non city members. He cites a $90,000 investment in the Lawrence County Learning Center to boost county education and jobs. DiMuccio notes library funding ties to New Castle’s long standing commitment as the system expands locally.
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John DiMuccio
Tim Fulkerson
May
Lawrence County Learning Center
Fulkerson
Lawrence
DiMuccio
New Castle
Security sweep at courthouse finds eight weapons and pipe
Lawrence County Government Center guards report eight weapons and a crack pipe found on the first day of a security sweep. Four guns and four knives were confiscated from visitors. owners retrieved them upon exiting. Weapons were logged and locked away. no prosecutions occurred as the items were not on individuals. Keys are deposited in a box and everyone passes through a metal detector.
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Lawrence County
Frank Gagliardo
Richard Presnar
Presnar
Fosnaught Opposes Five-Mill Tax Hike in County Budget
Lawrence County Commissioner Edward Fosnaught says he voted against the 1998 budget proposal due to a five mill tax increase he deems too steep for taxpayers. Commissioners Fee and Burick approved a four mill general tax rise for next year and plan a one mill special levy to fund a county project.
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Lawrence
Edward Fosnaught
Thomas J. Fee
Brian D. Burick
Union approves three year raise at library system
Nine members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees approve a three year contract with annual raises at the wide library system. Final action on the budget awaits after Christmas. Commissioners gained approval for the hike Monday from Common Pleas Judge Ralph D Pratt. General tax rate is 25 mills, the maximum by law, after a one mill increase last year. To exceed that, court approval is needed. County property tax totals pending page six.
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American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union
Common Pleas
Ralph D Pratt
Poses
County tax hike proposed for Lawrence County homeowners
Lawrence County commissioners introduced a budget predicting a mill levy rise from 29.5 to 34.5, an about 17 percent increase over 1997. The 5 mill rise equals $5 per $1,000 of assessed value, with example home assessments at 60 percent of market value. A $10,000 house would rise $50. a $30,000 home would see an $1800 assessment basis, with taxes rising accordingly. A chart accompanies showing market values from $10,000 to $150,000, current tax, and post-increase tax.
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Lawrence County
Obituary notices for several residents and relatives
Mildred A. Babcock 90 of Ellwood City Anna Izzo Beatrice, 77 Margaret Lee Brinkley 82 Tucson Ariz M Joann Despoterich 62 Pulaski RD 1 Infant Raelynn Ross Hall Lowellville Ohio Thelma Stoops Loccisano Theodore H Marlin 100 See page 5.
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Mildred A. Babcock
Ellwood City
Anna Izzo Beatrice
Margaret Lee Brinkley
Tucson
Ariz
M. Joann Despoterich
Pulaski
Raelynn Ross Hall
Lowellville
Ohio
Thelma Stoops Loccisano
Theodore H. Marlin
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