New Castle 1986 bonds and growth projects highlighted by mayor
Mayor Dale W Yoho reviewed 1986 as a year of major achievements and setbacks. He cited a 3.5 million bond issue for sewer work and equipment, with refinancing saves, plus Neomet and Neomag as engines of future growth. The year also saw the city’s largest cocaine seizure and losses in federal revenue sharing and property taxes. Downtown losses from May Co Strauss Kauffman closure prompted store negotiations. The mayor credited citywide spring cleanup and demolition programs, code enforcement improvements, and blighted area redevelopment as key successes shaping 1987.
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Commissioners OK new budget with no tax hike
The Lawrence County commissioners adopted a $10.9 million budget for 1987 with no tax increase. Spending rises by $844,162 from 1986, aided by a $700,000 initial surplus. The budget mirrors the December proposal with minor category tweaks and uses revenue sharing funds to cover bond payments and hospital insurance.
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Robert Foht
General Fund
Troutman’s owner pursues relocation. no plans to close
Troutman’s owner Donald Triplett says the East Washington Street store will remain open and he is pursuing a move to the former Strauss-Kaufmann department store on North Mill Street. He notes rumors of a February closing are unfounded and cites ongoing talks with the May Co. about the Strauss building.
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Procrastinators publish early 1986 predictions
The Procrastinators Club of America released its annual 1986 predictions early, a break from tradition. President Les Waas said one forecast borders on fantasy while the group, with about 5,000 members in the United States and many more nonmembers, aims to sustain its 100 percent accuracy record by not taking chances.
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Les Waas
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Wass
AT&T to Cut Long Distance Rates 11 Percent in 1987
The government orders an 11 percent average cut in AT&T long distance rates starting January 1 1987 saving consumers an estimated 2 billion on interstate calls this year. The Consumer Federation of America notes overall telephone costs rose 20 percent since 1984 breakup while local charges increased further. FCC Chairman Mark Fowler says reductions apply across all long distance services with largest cuts on night and weekend rates. AT&T faces major cost cuts and layoffs as part of post breakup cost containment.
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FCC Common Carrier Bureau
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Herb Linnen
Migration reshapes states as Florida rises in population rankings
Census data show Americans moving south and west boosting Florida to No. 5 in population, up 20 percent since 1980 and passing Massachusetts New Jersey Michigan Ohio and Illinois. Texas climbs to third, while Alaska Arizona and Nevada post the strongest growth. New Castle News notes a New Year break with no edition tomorrow.
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Weather Forecast for Western Pennsylvania Tonight and Tomorrow
UPI reports Western Pennsylvania will stay mostly cloudy tonight with a low in the mid 20s and light winds. Tomorrow remains mostly cloudy with a high in the upper 30s.
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