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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1998
Page
2
Ellwood City votes a 3 million dollar budget and sets the tax rate at 18 mills after a county reassessment change from 60 to 75 percent. One mill yields 36 thousand dollars, with a 9 thousand revenue rise from rounding. a police fee agreement with Ellport Borough is approved.
Veterinarian Dr. Cindy Maro notes many obituary notices omit surviving pets and urges planning. She recalls Teddy, a Boston terrier whose owner died, leading to a tangle of care before Teddy joined a new family. She advocates wills or trusts to protect pets and reduce sheltering.
Government offices banks and many services close for Christmas with early Thursday openings and Friday closures. New Castle city hall, Lawrence County Center and state offices shut Thursday through Friday. post office and banks follow varying early closures and Saturday reopenings. Public services including aging centers, sanitation, library and transit update hours. some routes pause Friday. garbage centers reopen Monday. several private firms close for the week and reopen next Monday.
Community calendar notes a Jameson Shenango alumni meeting at Jameson Hospital nurses residence at 7 30 p m and a Civic League session in Wilmington Township Lawrence County at 7 p m in the township building. Also listed are blood pressure screenings, veterans benefits help at Jameson Health Place, and adult basic education classes by Adult Literacy Lawrence County on Grant Street and Suite 306 Temple Building.
A public meeting covered the proposed 24 inch wide native soil trail with brush cleared on both sides and a 10 percent grade. Land acquisition would rely on landowner permission and occasional handshake deals, with the project cited as long term. Officials noted no opposition and highlighted potential scenic and historic points along the route.
Dewey W. Minteer, 55, of 206 Martin Ave., Ellport, is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Kurt Radar of Louisville, Kentucky. An incorrect spelling of her last name was supplied by the Samuel Toolis Funeral Home Inc. For corrections, call Tim Kolodziej, managing editor, at 654-6651 between 10 30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The Pennsylvania State Police remind motorists a continued effort will be made over the holiday period to ensure traffic safety. Patrols will be out, enacting traffic laws. Tips include not drinking and driving, obeying speed limits, always wearing a seat belt, leaving travel time, staying alert, and exercising extra caution at intersections.
Robert Morris College in Moon Township will begin a part time doctorate in information systems and communications in fall 1999. The doctor of science degree will be earned in about three years with a 10 weekend per year schedule and no dissertation requirement. Tuition is undecided but a master’s in the same field costs 11 700 yearly. graduates may earn above 100 000 yearly. In Eau Claire a fire at a two story house left Sherrill Hindman with minor burns and paralysis from a stroke as neighbors helped rescue him. eight fire companies fought the blaze for three hours and the cause remains under investigation.
Lottery results for Pennsylvania Daily number show Pick 3 and Pick 4 draws. Bucke 120 1642 with numbers 2 15 25 31 38 and additional codes 4075.
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