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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 2017
Page
1
Lawrence County Career and Technical Center director Leonard Rich says the 2017 18 budget must pass by June 30 to avoid layoffs. Five districts approved, two Union and Neshannock rejected. Wilmington Area vote delayed to June 19. Eight votes needed then. If no budget, staff unpaid and center possibly forced to close. The center previously furloughed 100 staff in 2011.
The Pulaski Elementary building at 320 Shenango St. closes June 30 after more than 50 years, as students marked a bittersweet Fun Day with two bounce houses a pizza lunch and a cake for retiring teachers Diane Bell and Barbara Sudzina. Community members including Stephen Costello bade farewell, recalling memories from his early schooling and noting his sadness at the closure.
The Rev. Andrew Jillson retires after 24 years at Northminster Presbyterian Church and Chartiers Crossroads, preaching his last sermon May 28. He cites enjoying weekends with his three children and five grandchildren in the Baltimore Washington area, Medicare eligibility, and his wife’s retirement as factors. He plans a cruise and family visits, with possibly moving closer to kin in the future.
Harrisburg reports rising momentum as Fair Districts PA notes voter dissatisfaction and bipartisan openness to redrawing legislative maps. A redisctricting commission bill with 90 sponsors has emerged, amid assessments Pennsylvania ranks among the worst states for districting influence per Brennan Center findings.
De Frank A. Antuono of New Castle died at age 75. His passing followed a long illness, with memorial services planned in the area. Joyce Ann Martin, 74, of Hickory Township, also noted in this section, with brief classified listings and puzzle pages following.
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