New Castle City Faces Longstanding Financial Troubles
The Act 47 plan outlines New Castle's sustained distress since 2007 with a multi‑million deficit before staff returned, pension arrears, $4 million debt from misused notes, eminent domain liabilities, and a looming cash shortfall threatening payroll and vendor payments. Poverty and low incomes surpass regional benchmarks.
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Veterans of Revolutionary War buried across Lawrence County
Lawrence County honors veterans with events like the Stand Up For Vets Ride and preserves graves of more than 130 Revolutionary War soldiers in Neshannock and Pleasant Valley Cemeteries. One record notes George Wilkins born 1745 in Baltimore, a personal servant to Gen. George Washington.
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Wesley Methodist church closes amid declining numbers
The Wesley United Methodist Church in New Castle is closing as part of a trend among local Catholic and Protestant congregations facing dwindling attendance and reduced revenues. Under Rev. Bill Lavelle, the church initiated merger discussions three days ago, reflecting broader diocesan and regional efforts to address parishioner losses and finances.
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West Virginia woman dies after Taylor Township crash
Alissa Jones, 19, of Greenbrier, WV, died from injuries after being struck by a tractor trailer in front of 241 Center Ave on June 30. New Castle police located the suspect vehicle and obtained search warrants. Investigators seek tips at (724) 656-3575 or via the department website.
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