District superintendents face civil suit and contract disputes
In 2018 two districts wrestle with leadership changes and lawsuits. Debra DeBlasio becomes acting and then permanent superintendent of the New Castle Area School District as Sarandrea retires. Rich, Laurel’s superintendent and CTC director, faces nonrenewal of his contract expiring June 30, 2019, amid board tensions. The Alderettes drop a suit against the New Castle district while widening later to target the CTC and Rich. DeBlasio emphasizes grants and SEL goals and budget planning for 2019 10. Rich remains hopeful for a renewal in January and continues leading amid community support and controversy over middle school and sports plans.
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Sarandrea
Rich
New Castle
Career and Technical Center
Debra DeBlasio
New Castle Area
Rich and
Laurel
DeBlasio
Jeff Hammerschmidt
Justin Kirkwood
Kevin Patterson
Stephen Sickafuse
Lawrence County Career and Technical Center
Sam
Leonard Rich
Wilmington Area School Board
LCCTC
Court rules mother's prenatal drug use not child abuse
In Clinton County the judge ruled that a mother's drug exposure before birth cannot be labeled child abuse. The decision, overturning a lower court, avoids a lifelong registry implication and focuses on health rather than punishment. The case impacts public health and foster care dynamics, with lawyers arguing for women's and children's rights.
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Cohen
National Conference of State Legislatures
Clinton County Children and Youth Services
Superior Court
Geoffrey Moulton
Moulton
Sears plans to close 80 stores including Kmarts
Sears announced closures of 80 Sears and Kmart locations with two Pennsylvania Kmarts in Lawrence Township Pennsylvania and others at West View Park Drive Pittsburgh and W. 26th Street Erie on the list to close by late March. Liqudation to begin within two weeks. CNBC reported Lampert bid deadline may fail, signaling potential end for Sears and Kmart stores.
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Kmart
Lawrence Village Plaza
Shenango Township
Pennsylvania
Kmarts
West View Park Drive
Pittsburgh
W. 26Th St
Erie
Sears Auto Centers
CNBC
Sears Holding Corp
Eddie Lampert
ESL Investments
Lampert
Miranda the rescued pup gains fame after abandonment rescue
In February a starving puppy found by New Castle Police was taken to the Lawrence County Humane Society. Miranda's weight rose from 1 to 10 pounds in a week, gifts poured in worldwide, and she was adopted by Officer Mark Lewis with his family.
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New Castle
Men In Blue
Lawrence County Humane Society
Miranda
Margie Seelbaugh
the Humane Society
Canada
Mark Lewis
Chad Lewis
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