Christmas Rush Swells New Castle Post Office Activity
By Nancy Lowry New Castle News local post office lobbies are crowded as customers buy stamps weigh packages and look up zip codes. The staff extended hours opening at 7 30 a m to speed holiday mail. Postmaster David Shaner notes a rush with nearly 600000 pieces canceled Monday night and about 500000 on Tuesday far above typical volumes. He warns mailing this week ensures on time delivery though later sending may cost more. Card see CARD page 6.
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Learning center seeks city funding amid budget talks
Lawrence County Learning Center leaders urged New Castle officials to approve a 1998 budget of 90 000 as part of a mill tax realignment. Mayor Tim Fulkerson proposed diverting three quarters of the library mill to the library and learning center funding the rest. The library has previously received the full 160 000, with potential changes tied to federated library system funding if a one mill tax gains county approval. Board chair Ronald Noble and secretary Dr. Raymond Keffer spoke for the center.
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Learning center plan aims to boost county education
Attorney Donald J. Nicolls urges New Castle City Council to back a Federated Library System uniting Lawrence County residents. Leaders from finance education facilities and strategic planning discuss partnerships with government business and industry to fund a learning center that trains residents in high tech skills and keeps graduates local. Recognition of needs sparked collaboration with Butler.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
Robert Wagner
Noble
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Renovation Complete at George Greer Mansion History Center
The 93 year old Greer home in Lawrence County receives a $300,000 upgrade by the historical society. Since 1904 its 19 rooms gain new paint, wallpaper, refinished floors and a rear companion building. Roof and gutter work preceded the interior refresh.
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Lawrence County Historical Society
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Court documents tie racketeer to election contributions in 1996
In a three year probe, Lennie Strollo 66 of Canfield is linked to racketeering and illegal gambling and is said to have contributed at least 10000 dollars to Mahoning County Sheriff candidate Phil Chance in 1996. FBI affidavits detail a plan to deliver the money through Charles ONeill. Indictments include 30 people on racketeering gambling charges and a 1996 murder plot.
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