Public housing controversy in Ellwood City sparks patrol cut
Ellwood City residents react to HUD grant proposal that would fund drug elimination with 278700 across New Castle and Ellwood but reduce Ellwood's police funding from 62676 to 30000. Police say reduced presence may limit community outreach and crime prevention. Residents, while cautious, note calm in Walnut Ridge area as department seeks targeted patrols.
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Lawrence County Housing Authority
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
New Castle
Ellwood
Walnut Ridge
Joseph Santillo Jr
Pershing
Loop
William Betz
Vacant Sciota Street Units Highlight Housing Issue
In Lawrence County 102 public housing vacancies, Sciota Street on New Castle's South Side holds about one-fifth of them. Of 52 units, 19 are empty, tied to a drug problem acknowledged by housing officials and police. Mayor Fulkerson urges demolition, while HUD rules require tenant input and appraisals.
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Sciota Street
New Castle
Robert Evanick
Lawrence County Housing Authority
Frank Gagliardo
Evanick
Big Run
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Jameson Health System to fund 27.5 million facility plan
Jameson Health System intends to borrow 27.5 million to finance several improvements including the 7.5 million Jameson Care Center on 13 acres off Wilmington Road in Neshannock Township. Ground was broken last August. construction starts this summer with completion targeted for early fall 1997. The New Castle Area Hospital Authority approved a 30-year bond issue to refinance 9.2 million from a 1991 issue and provide a 2 million debt service reserve. Authorities abstained due to conflicts. one member questioned county nursing bed occupancy.
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Jameson Care Center
Wilmington Road
Neshannock Township
Donald E. Melanie
Jameson Health System
New Castle Area
Authority
Roger M
William F. DeCarbo
Thomas Piccione
William
Piccione
Roger
Roger DeCarbo
Melanio
Lawrence County
Township move limits adult entertainment locations
Shenango and Taylor townships plan to regulate adult establishments by zoning rule, restricting them to industrial park areas and making approval a conditional use. The policy aims to prevent spread of such venues in populated neighborhoods, with hearings set for June 18 and June 20 and a July adoption planned.
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Taylor Township
West Pittsburg
Shenango Township
Gabriel P. Cilli
Taylor and Shenango
John Bury
Ner
Lawrence County Planning Office
Shenango
Lawrence County Economic Development Corp
Cilli
Former boxer dies in Boston at 67
Tommy Collins, a lightweight known as one of boxing’s hardest hitters, died after a brief illness. He fought four world champions within 13 months, never securing a title, and left a mark on the sport with his aggressive style and matchup history. Obituaries note his career and lasting impact.
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Boston
Tommy Collins
Collins
Reds Owner Marge Schott Faces Week to Step Down
The Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott has seven days to relinquish daily operations of the team or face suspension from baseball. The note appears on page 13 of the edition.
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Marge Schott
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