D.A. details jail riot as not a peaceful protest
Lawrence County District Attorney Joshua Lamancusa said the June 1 incident inside a general housing unit at the county jail escalated into a riot and will be charged. He noted witnesses' statements and that public discussion is not ripe while the investigation continues. No injuries were reported.
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Senate to try again on infrastructure vote
In Washington Republicans blocked a Senate move to start debate on a bipartisan infrastructure deal with President Biden. The 51-49 vote fell short of the 60 needed, as Democrats push to move forward the first phase of a then broader plan while talks continue.
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Victory Family Serve Day includes citywide cleanups
Victory Family Church from Cranberry Township plans a community wide Serve Day in New Castle with more than 100 volunteers from the New Castle campus. Projects cover seven sites including Hope Place Crisis Shelter, Cray Youth & Family Services, Cray Challenges school, Cray Visitation House, and the old post office area with mulch, stairs, and painting. Cookies and baked goods will bless local police and firefighters, and a major home makeover is planned.
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New Visions volunteers spruce up New Castle streets
John Kulnis paints a fire hydrant on Mercer Street as volunteers weed, pick up litter, and tidy downtown New Castle. The weekly effort runs every Wednesday during the summer, with residents urged to join in.
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New Visions
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Nursing homes face staffing boost under proposed rule
Harrisburg AP. Gov Tom Wolf administration announces a plan to raise minimum staffing in nursing homes to 4.1 hours of direct care per patient daily, a 50 percent increase, aiming to improve care after COVID-19 and reduce falls malnutrition dehydration and related issues. The proposal follows over 13 000 facility resident deaths in Pennsylvania.
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