Back to Road Rally links county, region, and riding routes
Lawrence County hosts the second annual Back to Road Rally drawing 28 vehicles from Mercer County to Pittsburgh and one from Georgia. The 77.3 mile course, designed by Larry Whitman, aimed for about 2 hours 52 minutes. Winners Harry and Marge Snyder of Butler finished within 4 minutes of the target.
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Rally participants tour plants and award prizes at finish
Photos and text by Dan Kasztelan describe a rally where a group split up along the course. Those reaching the last checkpoint at the Super 8 Motel on U S 422 East earned door prizes from area merchants and trophies for the three vehicles closest to the ideal time. Participants also toured Environmental Resource Systems Inc a hydroponics operation in the former Medusa Cement Co lab in Wampum and visited the Cheese House in New Wilmington.
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Environmental Resource Systems Inc
Medusa Cement Co
Wampum
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Summer job prospects rise in New Castle and Sharon
Manpower Inc reports July through September survey shows 27 percent of local businesses plan to hire more staff with 73 percent maintaining current levels. Hiring is strongest in durable goods manufacturing education and services as nationwide optimism grows among 15 000 companies.
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