Promotion tests select top lieutenant amid retirements and hires
Thirteen officers took the written exam and interviews as part of the promotion process. The mayor picked the highest scorer, Russo, a 12 year veteran active in Community Policing. The pension board approved four lieutenants retiring after 25 plus years under the new contract. Four new officers join training. ten part timers planned by December 1998 to boost street presence.
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Robert Newton
Christopher Fabian
David Cumo
City council bids farewell to Russo and Eliseo
In a reflective meeting, council praised Russo for his service and urged Eliseo and others to stay principled amid pressures. They noted tax reform challenges, ongoing rezoning, annexation plans, and revived efforts like a master plan for Cascade Park and a police merit system.
County funds reshape library system and city support
Lawrence County commissioners set aside one mill of county taxes about 300000 to create a county library system funding New Castle Bessemer and Ellwood City libraries open to all residents at no extra charge. The 1.67 mills previously for the library were redirected. The city will provide about 75000 or .75 mills to the library, with another 90000 going to the Lawrence County Learning Center to aid operating costs. Councilwoman Christine Sands urged city involvement and contemplates contingency funding and board oversight, while opposing certain pay raises.
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Lawrence County
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Lawrence County Learning Center
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