Johnson Bronze site clean-up moves ahead with state funding eyed
NUS Corp completing phase one of an environmental study on the eight acre Johnson Bronze site at South Mill and Moravia streets. PIP has allocated $50,000 and seeks $700,000 from the state. cleanup could start in July if funding and EPA consent align. Groundwater contamination prompts plans for an air stripper, soil removal, and surface sealing before redevelopment talks resume.
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NUS Corp
Pittsburgh
Lawrence County Partners
PIP
South Mill and
Moravia
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dale Yoho
Yoho
EPA
State General Fund
Johnson Bronze
Jack Downie
Downie
Bertin Realty
Donald Brenneman
State police barracks to expand in Union Township
Expansion of the Pennsylvania State Police Barracks on U.S. 224 in Union Township will add about 2,000 square feet, enlarging the facility from 4,800 to 6,740 square feet. The project, funded by landlord James Cioffi, will include new locker rooms for female personnel, enlarged criminal investigation and traffic departments, upgraded front canopies, and expanded parking.
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Pennsylvania
U.S. 224
Union Township
James A. Rendar
James Cioffi
Mercial
Cioffi
Rendar
Gasoline leak blamed in deadly Essington blast at car dealership
A 75-year-old handyman died and 11 others were injured when a blast ripped through DeFinzio Imports Inc in Essington. Investigators consider a gasoline leak from an adjacent station as the source after workers found a basin of gasoline in the basement four hours before the 12:37 p.m. explosion that shattered plate glass and set showroom cars ablaze.
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Essington, Pa
UPI
DeFinzio Imports Inc
Walter Mazur
James Robinson
Chester
Robinson
Tinicum Township
Robert Lithgoe
City council awards street work and opens sewer bids
New Castle officials awarded 21 936 to Mahoning Builders Inc and Romano Paving for Daniel Street and 10 882 to Butch and McCree Paving for North Cedar Street as part of street improvements funded by a site development grant. Sewer bids were opened for crack sealing and replacement with 75 percent of funds from federal sources, and mayor authorized to pursue pedestrian signals with Penn Power at key intersections.
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New Castle
Mahoning Builders Inc
Clayton St
Romano
Poland Ave
Bessemer
Daniel Street
Waldman’s Meats
Rebecca Street
Daniel and
Harbor Street
Butch and McCree Paving Co
Hillsville
Cedar Street
Mahoningtown
Ivex Box Co
Consolidated Glass
Greater New Castle
Sewer Specialty Services Inc
Pittsford
N.Y
Jet Vac Service and Equipment Inc
Mechanicsburg
Graziani Construction Inc
Frew Mill Road
Alden Construction Co
Verona
George Howley
Dale Yoho
Pennsylvania Power Co
State Department of Transportation Safety
South
Jefferson Streets
Grove Street
Croton Avenue
Jefferson and
Grant Streets
Pizza Hut
Mining blast concerns spark calls for stricter law
Lawmakers heard complaints about Western Pennsylvania blasting areas from homeowners and residents near Amerikohl mines. They cited water shortages, cracked foundations, and unannounced inspections, arguing for broader pre blast surveys and stronger enforcement. Local figures included DER inspectors and coal company reps, with debates over enforcement scope and costs.
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Ercole
DEA
DER
Knox
Henry Forringer
LaGrotta
Strument
Beachem
Leo Sicard
Ellwood City RD
Amerikohl
John Stilley
Commonwealth
State Department of Environmental Resources
Patrick Copple
Environmental Laboratory
Copple, Rizzo & Associates
Copple
Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Association
Bill Harger
Sunbeam Coal Co
Western Pennsylvania Surface Coal Mine Operators Association
Harger
Kiwanis Strawberry Festival in New Castle
The New Castle Kiwanis Club holds its fourth annual strawberry festival at Washington Centre downtown from 11 a.m. to 6 30 p m with ice cream fresh strawberries shortcake hot dogs and hamburgers grilled over coal proceeds fund youth and community programs. The Quarter Horse Show benefiting the Scott Township Volunteer Fire Department runs tomorrow and Sunday at Pa 108 show grounds starting 830 a m both days with entrants from Maryland Kentucky and Ohio. refreshments will be sold and funds support a new fire hall and related equipment.
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New Castle
Scott Township
Maryland
Kentucky
Ohio
James White
Woman injured in Highland Avenue two car crash
A 67 year old city woman, Margaret Loudon, was hospitalized in serious condition after a two car collision on Highland Avenue around 11 a.m. yesterday. The other driver, Christopher Fiorilli, 20, was treated and released. Loudon was cited for a stop sign violation.
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Highland Avenue
Margaret Jane Loudon
Delaware Ave
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Christopher S. Fiorilli
Frank Ave
St. Francis Hospital
Loudon
Hazelcroft Avenue
Fiorilli Auto
Correction clarification contact details for newsroom
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Len Kolasinski
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American Cancer Society
Jeff Rees
Allison Mercurio
Theresa Mercurio
ACS
Jennifer Holden
Tricia Conti
Tammy Micco
Clif
Keith Beachem
Perry Township
Linn K. Beachem
B&w
Beaver Falls
Babcock & Wilcox Co
United Steelworkers
B&W’s
Ambridge
Koppel
Bloomfield
Earlita Gardner
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