County panel weighs sale of 22 acre parcel along Pa 65
Local attorney Thomas A. Shumaker urges the county commissioners to act quickly and advertise the sale of 21.7 acres next to Hill View Manor for bids. The board voted 2-1 to review the proposed advertisement while Shumaker’s firm, representing a discount department store chain, asks for action. Commissioner Paul L. Tanner opposed even accepting the letter, citing ongoing opposition to selling the land.
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Tanner opposes selling Ellwood Road land for county nursing home
County Commissioner Paul L. Tanner argues against advertising bids to sell 21.84 acres on Ell wood Road, preferring use for a new or adjacent facility. He warns Hill View Manor no longer meets state specs and selling nearby land could block future convalescent home construction, forcing costly land purchases elsewhere.
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Ellwood Road
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Unemployment benefits plan clears House vote
The House approved a Democratic plan to extend unemployment benefits by 20 to 26 weeks, costing 5.8 billion over six years and aiding over 1.5 million out-of-work Americans. Republicans attacked the move as political posturing while noting a possible Bush GOP compromise.
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Commissioner defends reserved spots for officials in county center
Bonnie New Castle News reports Lawrence County officials defend reserved parking for row officers and department heads at the courthouse complex. The public lot’s center section allows 45 minute parking. commissioners argue quick access aids meetings and court business.
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Rooster's Deli to Replace Dan's Poultry on Wilmington Ave
The former Dan's Poultry on Wilmington Avenue will reopen soon as a new deli serving chicken. The building’s exterior features the name Rooster's and a cartoon chicken with a chef's hat.
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Weekend Weather Outlook
Mostly sunny Saturday with a high near 75 and a low around 55. A chance of showers arrives Sunday as temperatures peak in the upper 60s to mid 70s and fall to the 50s overnight.
Anita Hill cancels Minneapolis visit for Oklahoma fund
Anita Hill has canceled plans to visit Minneapolis this month to thank women who helped raise money for the Anita Faye Hill professorship at the University of Oklahoma Law School. A fund-raiser said advance publicity last week already fulfilled the aim, removing the need for an on-site announcement or Hill's appearance.
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Union dues plan targets local government workers in Harrisburg
A House vote of 117 to 79 approved a bill to let unions representing local governments and Pennsylvania community colleges collect fair share fees from nonmembers. Critics call it an assault on constitutional rights and say the measure benefits unions, while supporters argue costs for representation justify dues. The measure advances to the Senate.
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New Castle Federation Teachers elects new president
Philip Lasky, an eighth grade art teacher at Ben Franklin Junior High, was chosen June 1 as president of the New Castle Federation of Teachers, replacing John Schultz who led since 1984. Ed Moses remains vice president, Bill Duncan secretary, and Mary Ann Tofel treasurer. Schultz will keep his state role as northwest vice president of the Pennsylvania Federation of Teachers.
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Mary Ann Tofel
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