Panella brothers clash for city controller post in New Castle
In New Castle, William Panella won the Democratic nomination for city controller with 1,206 votes to Mark Panella's 1,159. The state code requires the controller to be an accountant, a point highlighted as to whether Mark Panella could have qualified were he to have won.
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Mobile parking app gains traction in New Castle
The Passport Parking Inc. phone app, usable at 120 plus meters and 230 spots, aims to reduce coin usage. City officials note growing adoption and revenue though some elderly customers worry about using phones. By April, almost 700 transactions totaled $1,029.44, with mobile pay accounting for about 10 percent of meter revenue this year.
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Fireworks Spark Summer Events in Lawrence County
Lawrence County hosts several summer events centered on New Castle’s famed fireworks. Pearson Park in Neshannock Township plans a Fourth of July display starting at 10 p.m. with live bands crafts and hot air balloons. Local official Leslie Bucci notes residents look forward to fireworks and crowd spots along Route 18 remain popular.
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Phillips found guilty of first degree murder in Ward killing
Closing arguments in the Corey Brandon Phillips homicide case lasted about two and a half hours as the jury delivered a verdict convicting Phillips of first degree murder in Jamiah Ward's 2014 stabbing death. The 27 year old faces life in prison with sentencing to follow.
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Two youths accused in New Castle stabbing murder
In a wooded area known as the cut near New Castle High School and the police station, two former friends allegedly robbed cars then fought. Ward was stabbed repeatedly and died. Phillips attempted to hide the body and mislead others. Phillips confessed to a girlfriend but did not testify.
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Trump delays Iran strike and seeks talks
President Donald Trump said he abruptly called off planned military strikes on Iran after the shoot down of an American drone, citing likely Iranian deaths would be out of proportion. He signaled a preference for talks over escalation and tweeted that there is no hurry while sanctions increase pressure.
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