Demolition Likely for Former St. Francis Hospital Site
Demolition of the former St. Francis Hospital exposure to wrecking ball could begin within weeks after a title search and 10 day demolition notice for the 1000 S. Mercer St. property. Mayor Elisco says asbestos removal may be the final hurdle if no appeal is filed and notes Lockwood Development Partners has not responded since a 2020 plan to redevelop the 6.57 acre parcel. The project had potential uses including senior housing with a nursing home, school and veteran daycare, with an estimated cost of 15 to 20 million dollars.
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St. Francis Hospital
Anthony Cioffi
S. Mercer St
Mark Elisco
Cioffi
Lockwood Development Partners
New Castle Real Estate LLC
UPMC
Charles Everhardt
City Council
Elisco
New Castle Area School District principal resigns amid moves
The school board accepted the resignation of Sean Van Eman as senior high principal with a Feb 6 effective date. He leaves for a Catholic school in Lancaster after being hired December 2022 and promoted in May. The 8-0 vote included absence of Karen Humphrey, with Kim filling junior high duties per Superintendent Paladina.
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New Castle Area
Sean van Eman
van Eman
Lancaster
Karen Humphrey
Gregg Paladina
Kim
Shapiro backs Cambria County Library tech upgrade plan
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced $2 million in state funds to overhaul the Cambria County Library in Johnstown with a new computer lab learning space and meeting rooms on the first floor. The project, funded through the Broadband Development Authority program, aims to finish by end of 2026, with Ashley Flynn and Rep. Frank Burns advocating the effort as a catalyst for greater community access to education and opportunity.
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Johnstown
Cambria County
Pennsylvania CareerLink
Josh Shapiro
Main Street
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority
Ashley Flynn
Frank Burns
East Taylor Township
Shapiro
Ashley
Flynn
Burns
City explores vagrancy fix with New Castle leaders
City officials led by Mayor Mark Elisco convened four county and city leaders at City Hall to address vagrancy in downtown New Castle as part of a revitalization push. City Rescue Mission CEO Jack Lynn cited homelessness drivers and urged coordinated care and housing solutions, noting a county task force on mental health and services. He called for city council participation to align efforts and close gaps.
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New Castle
Mark Elisco
Lawrence County
City Hall
City Rescue Mission
Jack Lynn
Nated Care
Lynn
Scott Baldwin
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Margaret Franze
William Ray Lewis
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Paula J. McKibben
Irene S. Milone
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