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Pro‑posed racetrack casino gains Thursday hearing
Track From page Al er produce magnate Joseph Procacci requested the hearing Thursday to ask that the deadlines be reconsidered. Lawrence County natives led by Joseph Canfora with Merit Management push a project for a mile long harness racetrack and casino with 1500 slots 38 tables and 15 poker rooms. The plan promises 1000 construction and 600 permanent jobs and local development. A proposed nine member board would oversee harness and thoroughbred racing as legislation moves through the Legislature. County leaders and NAACP representatives attended to show support amid local sewer investments and Meadows Racetrack opposition.
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Joseph Procacci
Vogler
Newman
Lawrence County
Linda Nitch
Lawrence County Economic Development Corp
Bob McCracken
Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
Janet Falotico
Lawrence County Tourist Promotion Agency
Sam Gianetti
West Central Job Partnership
Mahoning Township
Gary Pezzuolo
Lou Perrotta
Paul and
Eleanor Ward
Dick Wukich
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Pezzuolo
Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Washington County
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