Rollback of business tax unlikely in near future
Harrisburg AP reports Senate President Pro Tem Robert Jubelirer says the state likely cannot roll back last summer’s 3 billion tax hike this fiscal year. Budget talks target 14.2 billion while Casey's plan cuts 3.5 percent from 14 state universities and funds welfare reform battles remain unresolved.
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Wolves award 13000 in scholarships at 40th dinner
The New Castle Wolves Den 1 distributed 13000 dollars to 11 area students at the 40th annual scholarship awards dinner held at the New Englander. Recipients Shawna Dietrich Laurel High School and Aaron Pernesky Wilmington High School received 4000 each, Marella Hanna Neshannock High School 1000, with 500 awards to six others including Jason Alley Union High School and William Crouch Union High School. The Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo spoke. Wolves Club members led by chairman Lou Pomerico and others noted the program has given over 150000 in scholarships in 40 years.
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Airport seeks state aid to clear runway obstruction
New Castle Airport Authority seeks state backing to fund condemnation if needed to resolve long running obstruction from tall trees near one runway. Authority blames stalemate on appraised value gap and asks city council to pursue 586,750 in Aviation Transportation Assistance funds for terminal, hangar repairs, and barracks renovation. An access road project may also be funded with a state grant. local match 25 percent from bond funds. City council to name a new treasurer after Anthony Cialella resigns.
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Rubber Ducky Derby Set For Fourth Of July Race
The third annual Rubber Ducky Derby in downtown New Castle sponsored by the Lawrence County Unit of the American Cancer Society will launch 8 p.m. July 4 in the Neshannock Creek near the Days Inn. About 2,500 ducks were adopted last year to fund cancer care, with prizes including a Las Vegas trip for four, golf clubs, and a Ramada Inn getaway in West Middlesex. Adoption costs $5 per duck. owners name their duck and receive an adoption certificate by mail after the race. Ducks enter via North Street Bridge and race downstream toward the finish line. call the American Cancer Society office at 209 N. Mercer St. for adoption.
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Moving Wall Exhibit Opens In Hermitage Area
A full weekend of events features the Moving Wall half scale Vietnam memorial display at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Hermitage with a 7 p.m. POW MIA ceremony. The schedule includes health screenings, warding events, church dinners, a Mayo festival, and a variety of free concerts and parades across Lawrence and Mercer counties. Local groups host blood pressure checks, cholesterol tests, and wellness programs at Jameson Health Place and St Francis facilities, while community gatherings, car cruises, and fireworks cap the Independence Day celebrations.
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Bell Ave
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Pittsburgh Press talks stall after day of union talks
No progress was reported after another day of negotiations between The Pittsburgh Press Co. and striking delivery drivers in Washington and Pittsburgh. The two Pittsburgh dailies have not published since May 17 following the Teamsters Local 211 strike.
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Correction Clarifies Batman Contest Result at Shenango McDonald’s
Local correction states Steve Jackson son of Wanda Jackson tied for third in a Batman costume contest at Shenango McDonald’s. He was misidentified in the Caped Pretender photo in yesterday’s edition. For corrections contact Bob Vosburg managing editor at 654 6651 between 9 30 a m and 3 p m.
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