Salary board deadlocks expose county government flaws
Lawrence County's Salary Board, including commissioners and the controller, failed to hire summer bridge crews in a 2-2 vote. The split highlights a power gridlock between the board and the commissioners under Pennsylvania's County Code, raising calls for legal fixes and better communication.
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Lawrence County Commissioners
Lawrence County
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Paul L. Tanner
Vern L. Eppinger
Robert E. Foht
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DeCarbo
Focht
Keep city parking in its place
Opinion column urges harmony over street parking disputes in New Castle. It notes public streets remain public space yet conflicts arise in older neighborhoods with multiple tenants. Calls for using driveways when possible and parking to maximize room for others. Temperature fact from UPI included.
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New Castle
The Myth of Speed Limits in Pennsylvania
Len Kolasinski argues that the 55 mph limit is a myth as drivers routinely exceed it, noting police efforts, tech tricks, and public attitudes. He cites West Virginia’s higher limit, Gov. Casey’s veto, and questions lawmakers, urging rejection of the old ceiling and stressing speed’s dangers.
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Jimmy Carter
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Pittsburgh
Preston County
Jim Fields
Robert P. Casey
Casey
House of Representatives
Carter
Len Kolasinski
NEW Castle News
Stars and power and perspective in a quiet reflection
A writer recounts a late night view of a star filled sky that shifts focus from personal pride to the dangers of concentrated power. He urges weekly solitude to experience majesty, notes life's trials, and finds hope in faith, family, love, and simple beauty.
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Vances
Washington
Voters oust longtime Lawrence County commissioner Eppinger
Editor recounts disappointment after Lawrence County voters removed full-time Commissioner Vern Eppinger, praised for hours of service and Harrisburg trips to secure food aid for the needy and unemployed, and questions the gratitude shown by residents.
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Lawrence County
Vern Eppinger
Eppinger
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