County rate hike proposal defended
Lawrence County commissioners defended a 4.5 percent tax increase for 2016 amid state budget delays. A Union Township senior critic claimed raises for staff and officials are wrong and said residents will lose Social Security increases while Medicare costs rise. He accused the board of ruling like kings and noted re election in November.
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Carlyle James
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Pension overhaul bill nears final passage in Harrisburg
Republican lawmakers move toward final changes on a plan to overhaul state government and public school employee pensions in Pennsylvania. The bill would introduce a mandatory 401(k) style plan for future hires, paired with a traditional pension, and includes tweaks to preserve existing benefits as amendments pass through the House State Government Committee along party lines.
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New Castle infant receives successful liver transplant
Six month old Wyatt Baile underwent an overnight liver transplant at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to treat biliary atresia. The infant’s mother Sara Baile, from the West Side, stated the surgery went well with good blood flow and the child stable but sedated in intensive care. A donor liver arrived from out of state, with Wyatt expected to stay in hospital several days and then at Ronald McDonald House for three to four months near doctors and hospitals.
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Cruz Rubio clash in fifth GOP debate in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas Cruz and Rubio argued over U S military intervention and domestic surveillance while Trump defended his Muslim ban proposal. Bush challenged Trump's qualifications as Paris and San Bernardino attacks heighten terrorism fears and reshape the race.
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Mahoning Township OKs one mill tax increase
Mahoning Township raised taxes by one mill in a 2016 budget adopted Tuesday. Supervisors Gary Pezzuolo Mark Sackin and Vito Veropo li unanimously approved the plan, raising the rate to 4.59 mills and adding about 100 to a 100000 home’s yearly bill.
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Katherine Christine Manta 83 Augusta Ga obituary
Katherine Christine Manta aged 83 of Augusta Georgia died recently. The obituary notes services and arrangements will be published on Page A5.
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