Home improvement aid offered in Wilmington Township rehab program
Pre applications are open for low to moderate income Wilmington Township residents seeking housing rehabilitation funds. A $120,500 Community Development Block Grant will help 12 to 13 homes over two years with up to $7,500 per interior repairs and up to $5,000 for mobile homes. Eligibility hinges on income, with very low income applicants prioritized. The township contracted Adams, Graney & Associates to administer the grants and will review qualifications in July.
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Wilmington Township
Adams, Graney & Associates
Richard L. Grossman
Grossman
Terrence Ray
Adams Graney & Associates
Income limits for Wilmington Township Housing Rehab program
The program sets very low and low-moderate annual income caps per household to qualify for funds. Very low limits range from one to eight residents from 11 750 to 22 200 dollars with ascending caps, while low moderate ranges extend to 35 500 dollars for eight residents. Contractors are listed then narrowed by bidding. homeowners may pay the difference to select a preferred contractor. Construction begins after a recon conference and spot inspections, with final checks once complete, and all homes must meet HUD Section 8 standards.
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Wilmington Township
Ray
Department Housing and Urban Development
Ellwood City Golf Day links chamber and businesses
The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its third annual Golf Day at the Comnoquenessing Country Club on Pa. 65 drawing 88 players from local businesses. Dan Fish and Bob Lott of Leeds & Northrup Co. led drives as John Bieselt played from the sand. Prize money totaling 1200 dollars was awarded and a dinner for about 120 followed the outing to mingle members of business and chamber in an informal setting.
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Ellwood City Area
Wampum to repave Clyde Street in upcoming project
Wampum Borough Council approved a 15095 dollar repaving package for Clyde Street west of Pa 18, extending to the New Beaver line, as the street deemed most in need after surveys by Martin Zajac and Vincent Borelli. Funding will pull from the state liquid fuel fund and general borough funds.
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Wampum
Clyde Street
Martin Zajac
Vincent Borelli
Clyde
New Beaver
Zajac
Borelli
Darlington Road
Victor Short
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources
Mark Sansone
A&a Mini Mart
Main Street
Wam
Cial
Council
Police Committee
Michael Pope
Pope
Short
New Castle Y Offers Multiple Summer Exercise Programs
The New Castle Community Y launches several summer sessions including Aerobicize & Exercise at 10 a.m on Tuesdays and Thursdays and High Steppers I at 6 p.m on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Baton twirling for all levels starts at 5:45 p.m, Mighty Mite Gymsters for 3 to 5 year olds runs at 6 p.m with a Wednesday 11 a.m. option, and Gym & Swim provides 40 minutes of instruction plus 40 minutes of gym time starting at 1 p.m on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For details call 658 4766.
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New Castle Community Y
Call
New Castle
Mighty Mite
Community Summer Programs and Classes Updated
Local listings show multiple summer activities: Gardening for Health and Fitness at Jameson Health Place New Wilmington by Ryan Hockensmith. Ludovici Dance Academy offering ballet for ages 7 and up. NAACP Executive Board general meeting at Harbor Heights Community Center. Sounds of Summer II at Westminster College featuring A Touch of Class. New Castle Community Y summer Parent Tot water enrichment for ages 1 to 3. scuba lessons starting 6:30 p.m.. Recovery Inc meetings at Human Services Center. Women Survivors of Sexual Assault meet weekly at Women’s Shelter/Rape Crisis Center. Call numbers provided for details.
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Jameson Health Place
New Wilmington
Ryan Hockensmith
Lawrence County Extension Service
Ludovici Dance Academy
Naacp General Meeting
Harbor Heights
Westminster College
Anderson Amphitheater
New Castle
Recovery Inc
Human Services Center
W. North St
Women’s
Women’s Shelter/Rape Crisis Center
Perot petition signing planned in Pennsylvania this weekend
Voters may sign petitions to place Ross Perot on the November ballot in Pennsylvania on Friday and Saturday. Tables will be set up, weather permitting, on Pa. 317 West Poland Avenue Extension in North Beaver Township, about a half mile west of Bessemer. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days.
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Ross Perot
Pennsylvania
Pa. 317
West
Poland Avenue
Beaver Township
Bessemer
Reunion planned for Mesta Machine Co. alumni
A reunion for former Mesta Machine Co. employees is planned for 1 p.m. August 9 at Gaston Park. Ralph Perrone asks interested retirees to call 652-0581 or Joe DiMuccio at 658-4383. records since the plant closed a decade ago are scarce.
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Mesta Machine Co
Gaston Park
Ralph Perrone
Mesta
Joe DiMuccio
Corrections Procedures Call Managing Editor Bob Vosburg
Correction requests or clarifications should be directed by phone to Bob Vosburg managing editor at 654-6651. Call between 9 30 a m and 3 p m for fastest handling.
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Bob Vosburg
New Castle News Subscriptions Price List
Subscription rates for home delivery and mail subscriptions are listed by region. Local Lawrence County prices include 25, 150, and 300 issue options with U S and foreign rates shown, along with address change and postmaster details.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
U.S
New Castle News
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