City debates Home Rule plan to raise taxes or cut services
A city coordinator urges adoption of a Home Rule form to enable an earned income tax on residents. Without it, a 35 percent real estate tax hike over three years is planned, lifting rates from 14.226 to 19.226 by 2022. The report proposes privatizing garbage, third party inspections, halting New Castle Transit Authority contributions, limits on employee pay, and new fees for Sylvan Heights Golf Course and the parking system. A public hearing is set for 6 p.m. July 9 at City Hall.
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Sinkhole closes field. Neshannock uses alternate fields
Park officials report a major sinkhole at the park prompting field closure in Neshannock Township. Youth baseball teams still use Hess field and the upper ballfield while associations move games to other venues. Mines have existed since the 1940s with no maps to exact locations, but authorities say there is no panic and no access for players until repairs are complete.
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Wolf budget plan boosts education and higher ed funding
The plan advances devel opment with early period support and large deposits to the rainy day fund. Education would gain 160 million for basic funding and 50 million for special education plus 25 million in tax credits for private school scholarships. Higher education sees varied boosts, including Penn State Pitt Temple and the State System with roughly 2 percent increases. Agriculture, libraries, and technology programs would rise, while minimum wage remains unchanged amid divided government.
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UPMC and Highmark Reach 10 Year Health Pact
The agreement ends a public charity dispute after talks led by David Holmberg and Jeffrey Romoff produced a broad western Pennsylvania coverage deal. A five year consent decree previously set to expire will be replaced with a new contract and terms to be finalized in coming weeks. The move ends a government lawsuit claiming UPMC failed as a public charity and aims to ensure access and collaboration between the two systems for patients and the region.
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Laurel board keeps Rich as superintendent in interim move
Laurel School District board votes to retain Rich in an interim role. Rich, named superintendent in 2016, cites ongoing plans for a middle school and sports program as factors in previous support shifts. District enrollment stands around 1,060 students. Kirkwood hopes the decision brings peace and progress.
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