Audit says state roads in poor shape and funding unfair
A performance audit of PennDOT finds more than half of state highways in poor or very poor condition despite modest spending gains since 1989. The report cites inequitable county funding, calls for higher vehicle fees or gas tax increases, and notes efforts to streamline environmental reviews.
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Harrisburg
Penndot
Department of Transportation
Joint Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
Alan Herd
Herd
Bradley
Oldest Retreads rider Lloyd Cowles keeps cruising at 84
Lloyd Cowles 84 and his wife Camillus 81 from Jamestown New York travel 115 miles to Retreads Motorcycle Club meetings in Butler County repeatedly. They started riding at 70 and now navigate rallies across the country behind their 1983 Honda Interstate with a sidecar.
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Lloyd Cowles
Jamestown
N.Y
Retreads Motorcycle Club Inc
Camillus
Garden Gate
U.S. 422
Butler County
Cowles
Northeast Walking Horse Association
Lloyd
Matthew S. High
Jamestown, N.Y
Former jail maintenance man may be going back
Michael Carney a 40 year old former Lawrence County Jail maintenance man at 5 E Tresser Ave faces nine counts each of forgery theft by deception and securing execution of documents by deception He pleaded guilty to one count of theft by deception before Judge Dominic Motto and his plea bargain proposes 15 days to 23 2 months sentencing within 60 days is set Motto must decide whether to accept or reject the agreement Carney allegedly prepared purchase orders for items he bought for personal use May 1993 to May 1994 with items mostly in jail possession
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Michael Carney
Lawrence County
Carney
E. Tresser Ave
Dominick Motto
William Hall
Robert T. Barletta
Motto
Misunderstanding Won't Hinder County Jail Completion
Quandel Group Inc. says a contract misunderstanding with Lawrence County commissioners will not delay finishing the new jail. Francis E. Widman, senior vice president, noted the architect’s final inspection was positive and that work continues. The county disputes owing additional funds, stating basic services through Feb 29 were paid and no extension was approved. Commissioners expect occupancy by September with staff training soon.
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Quandel Group Inc
County
Francis E. Widman
Quandel
Lawrence County
Widman
Harrisburg
Brian D. Burick
Community events fill weekend calendar across churches and centers
This listing highlights a busy slate of local happenings: St. Joseph the Worker Church bazaar at 1111 S Cascade St from 6 to 11 pm with country dancing and a laser karaoke show. blood drives at Bessemer American Legion 2 to 7 pm for Mohawk community. fireworks demos at Jameson Rehabilitation Center at 6:30 pm. Neshannock safety program. and a Thursday Nite Quest music and message at Savannah United Methodist Church. It also notes a USO show by the New Castle Playhouse, Camp Breathers for kids with breathing difficulties, plus multiple concerts on Friday and weekend. Phone numbers 656-4270 and 652-... listed for information.
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St. Joseph
Earl Killian
Savannah United Methodist Church
Savannah-Gardner Road
Ager
S. Cascade St
New Castle Playhouse
American Lung Association
Call
Bethesda
Washington St
McGill Presbyterian Center
Albert St
Recovery Inc
Human Services Center
W. North St
Dennis Rupp
New Castle Community Y
Gamblers Anonymous
North St
New Wilmington
Alcoholics Anonymous
New Wilmington Presbyterian Church
Youth skating trip sponsors by police youth program
The police youth program sponsors a trip for New Castle school children in grades four to six to Olympic Roller World at Roller Skating Rink in Hermitage on Saturday from noon to 2 PM. Pre register by calling two local numbers. Buses depart 11 15 AM from George Washington Intermediate Elementary School and return about 2 40 PM.
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Hermitage
New Castle
George Washington Intermediate
New Castle Area
Police
New Castle man charged in robbery of four teenagers
Ernie L. Rozier, 19, of 5 Engine House Way, was charged with robbing four male juveniles at Galbreath Avenue and Hamilton Street about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. police say a gray vehicle fled after the robbery with a gold chain, $65, $12, and a wallet taken. Rozier named in district court as warrant issued.
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South Side
New Castle
Ernie L. Rozier
Engine House Way
Ernest M. Crawford Jr
Galbreath Avenue
Hamilton Street
Rozier
Corrections Procedure Details From The Managing Editor
The message directs readers to contact Tim Kolodziej managing editor at 654 6651 for corrections or clarifications when reporters are unavailable. Calls should be made between 9 30 a m and 3 p m.
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Tim Kolodziej
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Delaware
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Volant
Darlene
VanHorn
McGill Community
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Mickey Natale
Hillview Manor
Women’s Shelter
Hospice of St. Francis
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Highland Ave
Lawrence County Area Agency On Aging
Olde
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N. Mill St
Women’s Shelter/Rape Crisis Center
Byron McConnell
Butler Veterans Administration Hospital
WKST
New Castle Country Club
Troggio’s
Shelter 6
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Pittsburgh
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