Wilmington moves athletic programs to District 10
The Wilmington Area School District votes 4-3 to leave the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League and join the Mercer County Athletic Conference starting 1994-95. Board President Theresa Hoy and Marvin Robison absent. Principal John Shaw led the recommendation, citing better fit and competition in MCAC for Wilmington students.
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Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League
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Theresa Hoy
Marcia E. Robison
Wilmington Area school board weighs moving athletics to District 10
Wilming ton Area School Board members push for more research before switching athletic programs. Principal John Shaw and Athletic Director James Grunenwald back District 10 citing rivalries and tighter budgets, while others urge careful consideration of impact on students.
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District 7
James Grunenwald
Potholes Wait as City Plans Winter Cleanup ahead
New Castle officials say pothole repairs are on hold for six to eight weeks while crews focus on snow removal downtown and freeing catch basins. Public Works Director Frank Pidro notes it is premature to start patching streets as melting ice and forecasts of more snow loom.
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New Castle
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No immediate flood danger in Lawrence County officials say
Local officials report no imminent flooding from melting snow and ice in Lawrence County rivers and streams. Residents in low-lying areas should monitor rising water, watch ice movement, and stay alert as weather warms. Experts warn ice jams can crack bridges and culverts, with only gradual thawing expected.
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Lawrence County
Frank Jannetti
Naked Marky Mark stunt sparks legal showdown in Portland
Lewiston woman Sandra Gessner, 26, says she was trampled when Marky Mark dropped his trousers at the Portland Expo a year ago and cannot care for herself. She seeks damages from Mark, promoters, and Portland city officials. her lawyer criticizes assigning blame to the performer for crowd reaction.
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Lewiston
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Portland
Clinton to Deliver State of the Union Address Tonight
Washington AP President Clinton plans a joint session address at 9 p.m. focusing on crime health care and welfare reform to energize support for universal health care as his presidency marks its first year with polls improving and a national platform for his programs.
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