Union hires back one instructor amid budget bump
The Union Area School District rehired one laid off math teacher, John Pacella, following Charles Gates resignation. The board approved next year’s budget at 2,522,646 dollars, up 19,000, with 90 mill property taxes. Budget increases cover transportation, athletic equipment, and interest costs. deficit trimmed to 80,000 dollars. Contracts awarded for athletic supplies. Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV to repair typewriters. 12 students to attend a Hershey expo on Sept 17.
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Union Area
John Pacella
Paul Rowland
Charles Gates
Rowland
Midwestern Intermediate Unit-Iv
Iu-Iv
Union
Mohawk
Lawrence County
Surratt Convicted in West Columbia Killing and Assault
A six by six juror panel found Edward A. Surratt, 37, of Aliquippa, Pa., guilty on all five charges including murder and armed robbery for the June 1, 1978, death of Luther Langford and the attack on his wife Nell at their home. The nine day trial ended after about 37 hours of deliberation, with sentencing to be decided after a 24 hour waiting period.
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Florence
8.C
UPI
Edward A. Surratt
Aliquippa
West Columbia
Surratt
Luther Langford
Woman's Body Found In Home In Washington Pa
The battered body of Marjorie Marie Fitch, 24, was found in her home by South Strabane police after her family could not reach her. An autopsy was ordered to determine the death cause. Fitch was last seen leaving Superior Valve Co. early Wednesday.
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Washington, Pa
UPI
Marjorie Marie Fitch
South Strabane
Fitch
Superior Valve Co
Sabbath Service at Temple Israel Friday Night
The regular Sabbath service will be held at Temple Israel located at Highland and Moody avenue at 8 p.m. Friday with community members invited to attend.
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Temple Israel, Highland and
Moody Avenue
County Fire School Features Hazardous Materials Training
Lee Campbell, fire school director, announced the next county fire school at a Lawrence County Firemen's and Chief's Association meeting in Taylor Township fire hall. Connie MacDonald of Ellwood City Fire Department will teach. Lt. Dean Boak and Lt. Charles Hanna of New Castle Fire Department will lead basic firefighting. The October program coincides with Fire Prevention Week and the Fireman's Ball on October 6 at Wertumberg-Perry fire hall. Campbell aims to add natural gas and propane fire handling with Columbia Gas Co and a farm fire fighting class.
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Lee Campbell
Campbell
Lawrence County Firemen's and
Taylor Township
Connie MacDonald
Ellwood City
New Castle
Dean Boak
Charles Hanna
Wertumberg-Perry
Workers Strike at Pulaski Plant Over First Contract
About 55 workers from the Metallurgical Corporation of America plant in Pulaski Township walked off the job Thursday night. They are members of the United Steelworkers of America and voted to strike during negotiations on their first contract. The workers had been unionized in January. No details of the talks were released by plant officials.
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Metallurgical Corporation of America
Pulaski Township
United Steel Workers of America
Long Avenue House Fire Labeled Arson
City police labeled a vacant East Long Avenue residence fire an arson. Fire officials say the blaze began in a second floor bedroom at 415 E Long Avenue, owned by Andy Marino of 921 Winslow Ave. Fire crews were summoned at 7 10 p m and the home had prior fire damage on April 25.
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Long Avenue House
East Long Avenue
Long Avenue
Andy Marino
Winslow Ave
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City Sports Inc
Playco
Play Sports Inc
Pittsburgh
Hershey
Nell
Questered
Columbia Gas Co
Pulaski
Photographic Records
New Castle, PA
Deacon’s Bench
MTN
Mus
Knotty Pine
Butler
Bus
English Motors & Options
Sed Airlines
NEW Castle Business College
Rhodes Pl
New Castle-Ellwood RD
Tincus
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Slim
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Ree
PhoneCenter
Bell PhoneCenter
Bell of Pennsylvania
Bell Phone Center
Age Mark
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Mercer St
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