County awards funds and contracts in board action
Lawrence County commissioners announced approval of the 1992 Community Development Block Grant for low income housing rehabilitation and will hold a public meeting to share applications. They accepted Shirley Jenkins's resignation as director of nursing at Hill View Manor due to relocation and granted Mahoning Builders an $8893 contract for West Main Street Bridge rehabilitation. Work America secured a $12799.40 contract for jail corrections officer uniforms.
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Lawrence County
Shirley Jenkins
Hill View Manor
Mahoning Builders
West Main Street
Hillsville
Work
America
Land auction plan sparks county land dispute
Appraisal plans for 44 remaining acres anger residents. Ralph DePinto and Robert Semler urged selling to the highest bidder or questioned land ownership of Hill View Manor. Betty Jane Duffy Anderson pressed for deeds tracing to a 19th century gift for a county poor farm. County solicitor Mangino to research authority. Mary Ellen Jessel praised caution before bidding.
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Ralph DePinto
Croton Ave
Robert A. Semler
Highland Ave
Betty Jane Duffy Anderson
Scott Township
Hill View Manor
Charles Phillips
Hill View
Shenango Township
Council mulls tighter burning ordinance amid smoke concerns
Council members discussed restricting burning wood and brush to curb odor and smoke. Some favor two restricted days or a complete ban while enforcement is debated. A proposed $2 two year permit and 15 foot setback aim to prevent fires near buildings as officials weigh penalties.
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Jekprema
Wampum patrolman’s suspension reduced to 15 days
Kerry Long will return to duty Friday after a borough police committee shortened his indefinite suspension for a June 12 incident in which he set off small explosives called ladyfingers off duty. The explosives were not illegal, but the conduct was deemed inappropriate for an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wampum
Kerry Long
Martin Zajac
Police Committee
Long
Zajac
Sy Acai
Serene
John Wherthey
State Police
New Castle
Fireworks Festival Lights July 4 in New Castle
Downtown New Castle plans a July 4 Fireworks Festival themed Salute to the 50s with events for children and adults. Activities include Hooligans of New Castle at 7 30 p m , Rubber Ducky Derby at 8 p m , children's display at 9 p m , street dance at 9 30 p m and a 10 p m classic car cruise. Funding is coordinated by Festival Chairman Frank Banfield with County Commissioner Charles Adamo and includes corporate and public support from many local groups.
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New Castle
Days Inn
Vitale Fireworks Manufacturing/Display Co
Pennsylvania Fireworks Co
Columbus
American Cancer Society
Frank Banfield
Charles Adamo
Lawrence County
Fireworks Capital of America Committee
Lawrence County Tourist Promotion Agency
Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Unit
The
City of
New Castle News
Volant Merchants Association
Vitale Fireworks
Pennsylvania Fireworks
Wbzy Radio
Wkst Radio
Late bid could save New Castle $16000 on street work
The New Castle City Council opened late bid on street improvements showing a $41,612 bid from Hardrivers Paving and Construction Inc. and a second low bid about $12,000 higher. The seven minute late bid may be accepted after legal review, with council also reviewing renovation bids for City Hall under ADA upgrades and potential parking changes.
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New Castle
Larry Kelly
Council
Kelly
Hardrivers Paving and Construction Inc
Mineral Ridge
Ohio
David Richards
West Penn Asphalt
South Street
Jefferson
Water Streets
South Mercer Street
East Washington
Grove
Ray
Countyline
Milton
Greenwood
West North
City Hall
St Francis Hospital Wellness program and more events schedule
Community calendar lists health screenings at St Lucy Church and Jameson Health Place, a cholesterol screen, CPR class, and a mammography session with fees and registration details. Also notes an amputee family support group, Moving Wall display at Hillcrest Memorial Park, summer book and bake sale, park programs, bazaar, radio field day, antique car show, honor roll dedication, peddler’s market, and chamber of commerce meeting.
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St. Francis Hospital
St. Lucy Church
Mahoningtown
School of Nursing
Jameson Health Place
Lawrence Village Plaza
St. Francis Hospital Rehabilitation Center
Washington, D.C
Hillcrest Memorial Park
Hermitage
New Wilmington
Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
Shenango Street
St.onica Church
Wampum
Mahoning Township
Edinburg
St. Francis Hospital Foundation
Hell’s Hollow
Moraine State Park
Hilltop
South Shore
Second Baptist Church
Bell Ave
Women’s Day Committee
Lawrence County Amateur Radio Association
Camp Agawam
Wood City
Slippery Rock Township
Old Princeton
Brookfield
Ohio
Brookfield Center
Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Lawrence County Area Agency On Aging
Washington St
Cascade Park to host three bands this summer
Cascade Park will host five summer concerts by the Red Coat, Blue Coat, and Lawrence County Brass bands. The first show begins at 6 30 p m tomorrow by the Red Coat Band under Thomas Zampella with rain or shine venue changes between the former miniature train station and the carousel building. Upcoming dates include July 12 and Aug 20 for Blue Coat and Lawrence County Brass with afternoon times noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Coat
Blue Coat
Lawrence County Brass Bands
Cascade Park
Red Coat Band
Thomas Zampella
Vito Colella
Blue Coat Band
Chris Mass
Lawrence County Brass Band
Local Schools Join Stock Market Game in New Castle News
Lawrence County schools participate in a stock market simulation with entry fees funded by COYLFI, a local six bank marketing group, not solely by First National Bank of Western Pennsylvania. Call director Bob Vos at 654-6651 for corrections or clarification, between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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Lawrence County
New Castle News
Coylfi
First National Bank of Western Pennsylvania
Bob Vos. Org
New Castle
Calvary
U.S
P.O
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Mahoning Builders of
McConnell’s Mill State Park
Lawrence Avenue
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Sixth Streets
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