Neshannock and Laurel to clash in 2A softball semifinal
Semifinal pairing set after Neshannock improved to 24-0 with a 5-0 win over Saegertown and Laurel, 20-5, defeated Bentworth 5-3 to reach Monday’s state semifinal. The site and time were not announced. Celebrations followed both quarterfinal victories.
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Neshannock
Laurel High
Saegertown
Laurel
Bentworth
Bright idea: 98000 solar panels on abandoned mine land
A hillside setup of 98 000 solar panels covers 300 acres near Hookstown in Beaver County. State officials advocate turning abandoned strip-mined land into solar projects instead of using prime farmland. The group led by Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and DEP acting secretary Jessica Shirley staged a press event with Elder Vogel and Zabriann Smith of Housing Opportunities of Beaver County.
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Hookstown
Beaver County
Pennsylvania
Austin Davis
Jessica Shirley
Elder Vogel
Zabriann Smith
Housing Opportunities of
Districts budget avoids tax hike in 2024 25 plan
New Castle Area School District unveiled its 2024 25 budget with no tax increase after an 8 0 board vote. Revenues total about 61.1 million while expenditures reach 62.68 million, drawing 1.57 million from fund balance. The plan trims expenditures 1.15 percent and revenues 3.3 percent from last year as officials consider early retirement incentives to cover the deficit. Millage remains at 17.27, with no decision on higher taxes yet.
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New Castle Area
Joe Ambrosini
Pat Amabile
Ambrosini
Gregg Paladino
City to Apply for Federal Transportation Grant
The City of New Castle will seek up to 15 million dollars in federal Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program funding to improve downtown and the Lower East Side. The plan includes bike lanes Riverwalk Trail sidewalks and dredging Shenango River for recreation, with Enterprise Park Phase Two among the aims.
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New Castle
Lower East Side
Chris Frye
U.S. Department of Transportation
Frye
RAR Engineering
Elm Street
Enterprise Park
Lawrence County Economic Development Corporation
DON Enterprises
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