Opinion argues against Mahoning Township police service withdrawal
The column notes that police and other municipal services are consolidating in Lawrence County and beyond due to costs. It cites West Pittsburg teaming with New Castle and Bessemer weighing an arrangement with North Beaver Township as examples of shared services, driven by expense and legal requirements for New Castle to maintain a local police department.
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Mahoning Township
Lawrence County
West Pittsburg
City of
New Castle
Bessemer
North Beaver Township
Mahoning and Pulaski Join Police Coop Questioned
Mahoning Township considers pulling out of a two municipality regional police effort, citing costs and staffing issues. Officials warn against dissolving the shared department, arguing a single force is cheaper and more efficient than separate departments and more affordable than relying on state police.
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Mahoning
Pulaski
Lawrence County
Vito Yeropoli
Yeropoli
Northwest Regional Department
Aeropoli
Obama speech in Cairo and Middle East ripple impact
President Obama’s Cairo address frames a hopeful path with calls for peace and prosperity while warning against hate and conflict. In Lebanon Hezbollah gains appear limited by a U S aligned coalition as Iranian President Ahmadinejad faces domestic discontent over economy and anti American stances.
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United States
Lebanon
Beirut
Hezbollah
Iran
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
U.S
Middle East
Scripps Howard News Ser
Pennsylvania lawmakers weigh temporary tax hike amid budget crisis
Democratic leaders in Pennsylvania press for a personal income tax rise to cover a 3 billion plus deficit as June 30 budget deadlines loom. Governor Rendell signs temporary increases but opposes a permanent hike, while Republicans resist. Lawmakers warn against service cuts and wage delays, hoping for cross party support to avoid broader harm. The AP reports on the clash over fiscal strategy and political risk.
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Senate
Ed Rendell
Harrisburg
Robert J. Mellon
House Appropriations Committee
Dwight Evans
Mellon
Clackawanna
Rendell
G. Terry Madonna
Center For Opinion Research
Franklin & Marshall College
Lancaster
The
Associated Press
Downtown New Castle needs pride and street fixes
Charles W Kennedy of New Castle laments neglect in downtown area. He urges repair work including street cleaning, repaving Taylor Street, proper turning signals, and safer access on East Washington Street. He questions use of grants, calls for restoring order on one way signs and addressing blight across the district.
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Washington Street
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Buzz Flowers
Mill Street
Charles W. Kennedy
Letter to editor questions hate in America
Response to a May 25 letter by Dave Amo Die argues that hate persists in the United States and criticizes the sentiment of celebrating hate in the country. The brief reply defends open discourse while warning against endorsing hostility.
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