Overdose Deaths Rise in Lawrence County in 2022
Coroner reports 85 overdose deaths in 2022, up from 55 in 2021, the highest tally yet. Johnson cites fentanyl as the primary cause, with DA Lamancusa warning about street drugs and the danger of relying on dealers. Police note fentanyl dominates drug raids, often arriving through mail or foreign sources.
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Richard “R.J.” Johnson
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County Wins Big at State Farm Show
Lawrence County youth and adults shone at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show with livestock entries, FFA degrees, and jacket awards. Laurel Mohawk and Wilmington FFA chapters led demonstrations while Laurel High School earned blue ribbons for both square dance teams and awarded Keystone Degrees to ten members and jackets to five students.
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Adam Cline
Cody Wagner
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Rian Hill
Bailee Patton
McKenzie Cunningham
Alayna Dillon
Joey Duncan
Madison
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City receives one bid for trash in Aiken
The Aiken bid is the sole proposal for city garbage services after years of complaints about Aiken Refuse. The plan offers either a bag system at 3.50 per bag with a 15 item fee or a 95 gallon bin at 23 per month, both including recycling. The council tabled the bid for legal review with a February vote pending.
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Terry Rodgers appointed to fill city council seat
Terry Rodgers was appointed Thursday to fill a vacant seat on New Castle city council. He will serve through 2023 end, filling the former mayor and current Administrator Chris Frye term ending December 31. Rodgers expressed excitement to serve and work with the council, while nominations and votes reflected mixed backing among council members.
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