Women split on rights and border security in county vote
Lawrence County women say border security and reproductive rights shape their 2024 vote a week after the first presidential debate. Republican Neshannock supervisor Leslie Bucci cites crime as a key concern amid Roe v Wade fallout and high overdose rates.
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Lawrence County
Roe v. Wade
Leslie Bucci
Neshannock
Bucci
Political views on border security and abortion rights rise in remarks
Michele Conti and Bucci critique border policy and cartel threats, urging earlier action on asylum limits. Democratic women emphasize reproductive choice as key to economic stability and personal autonomy amid national security concerns.
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Michele Conti
Lawrence County
Republican Committee
Biden
Bucci
Joe Biden
Fireworks Light Westminster College Independence Day Show
Westminster College held its 33rd Independence Day celebration at the New Wilmington campus as hundreds gathered on the Brittain Lake hill. The River City Brass Band played patriotic music and Pyrotecnico fireworks illuminated the sky despite earlier thunder storms in the area. Food options and family activities complemented the event schedule.
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Westminster College
New Wilmington
River City
Brittain Lake
Ianer Mondok
Herald
River City Brass Band
Ianner Mondok
Ranner Mondok
HERA
New Castle WW II veteran to receive France’s Legion d'honneur
Dominick Alossia, 101, of New Castle, and William E. Alfonsi, 101, of Hermitage, will be awarded France’s Legion d'honneur in a 3 p.m. ceremony August 23 at the Mercer County Courthouse. The honors recognize their World War II service in France and Germany. Applications were submitted by historian and veteran advocate Eric P. Montgomery after uncovering Alossia’s story.
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New Castle
France
Dominick Alossia
Mercer County
Alussia
Emmanuel Macron
Hermitage
William E. Alfonsi
Eric P. Montgomery
Germany
Montgomery
Washington, D.C
Caroline Monvoisin
United States
Review Board
Pa state budget talks continue after deadline
State leaders say a 2024-25 budget is close with talks ongoing. Governor Josh Shapiro backs a $48.3 billion plan prioritizing public schools and wage goals, while Senate Republicans push roughly $3 billion in tax cuts. Leaders caveat that final agreement awaits consensus across chambers and funding for programs like Ag Innovation Grants and SANE.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
House
Josh Shapiro
Senate
Elder Vogel
R-Lawrence
Butler
Beaver
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