Judge denies Wilmington ordinance appeals
A Lawrence County visiting judge denied the Hartzlers appeals challenging Wilmington Township gas and oil ordinance. The court ruled procedural issues belong before the zoning hearing board and that the common pleas court lacks jurisdiction. The July 31 2017 ordinance allows deep well drilling in agricultural areas amid local objections.
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Judy Hartzler
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County steps up efforts to combat child abuse rise
John Bout executive director of Children's Advocacy Center of Lawrence County and Lawrence County commissioner Dan Vogler lead intensified efforts to protect children as abuse numbers climb, outlining new programs and protective actions by local agencies.
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Dan Vogler
Child Abuse Incidents Rise Says Advocate Bout
Reported and verified cases of child abuse continue to rise as an advocate states that safety and well being of kids remains the focus. She notes tough conversations and ongoing energy, time, and resources directed to protecting children through evidence based research.
Ladder out of addiction through Lawrence County Treatment Court
A North Hill man, 36, credits the Lawrence County Treatment Court with ending his two-decade battle with crack cocaine, oxycodone, anti seizure meds and tranquilizers. He joined the program two years ago, rebuilt his life, gained full time courthouse maintenance work, and shredded his criminal records in court on March 29. He formed a close bond with Dana Mastroianni, another recovery participant who later obtained courthouse work, as Judge Dominick Motto oversees the program.
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Platt
North Hill
Dana Mastroianni
Lawrence County Common Pleas
Dominick Motto
Pennsylvania child abuse reports rise as injuries near fatal grow
State data show 47,485 suspected abuse allegations in 2017, with 4,836 substantiated. Deaths fell from 46 in 2016 to 40 in 2017, but injuries deemed nearly fatal increased from 79 to 88. Advocate Liddle notes ongoing concerns over sexual abuse prevalence.
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Child Protective Services
Department of Human Ser
Angela Liddie
Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance
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