Elm Street program boosts revitalization in New Castle
Kenny Rice leads the Lower East Side Elm Street program with Disability Options Network to rejuvenate homes and commercial properties. The initiative runs March 2 to March 31, 2026, supporting residents like Betsy Blackiston who transformed her late mother’s Richelieu Erie Street home with help from Rice and the program.
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Survivors press grassroots push to reopen abuse window reform
Abuse survivors urge lawmakers toAct on a bill to open a window for lawsuits against abusers and organizations like the Catholic Church. Mary McHale of SNAP says the movement is regrouping toward grassroots education while Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward blocks House Bill 951. House passage was 149 to 52. Senate Judiciary backed it 11 to 3 with support from Jake Corman and Lisa Baker.
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City Tackles High Grass Problem at Council Meeting
During the Thursday city council session Mayor Chris Frye reported the parks and recreation department is mowing grass on city owned or repository lots. Council members urged public cooperation and explained rules for private properties, noting the city cannot cut grass on non city owned private parcels.
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New Castle District Offers Free Summer Meals Program
The New Castle Area School District will provide free breakfasts and lunches for children 18 and under from June 21, with meals available through the Summer Youth Cafe program at sites across Lawrence County. No registration is required. meals can be picked up Mondays and Wednesdays at designated times, and any child may receive them.
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