City moves to close Sciota Street housing project
New Castle City Council unanimously urged the Lawrence County Housing Authority to close the Sciota Street housing project and help cover police protection costs. Mayor Tim Fulkerson asked for 100000 annual aid, noting the project averages half of all police calls and labeling it a public nuisance and crime hub. The council also heard requests for help with drug, noise and gang issues on Cumberland Avenue Lower East Side, planning a neighborhood watch with Officer Rick Russo to assist residents.
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New Castle
Lawrenceunty Housing Authority
Sciota Street
Tim Fulkerson
Fulkerson
South Side
Oliver Kwint
Whitey Post
William Delaney
Cumberland Avenue
Lower East Side
Rick Russo
Mohawk Area hires new chemistry teacher Buto
Jason Buto, 22, of McKean graduated from Penn State in May and was offered a Mohawk Area High School job in June after two interviews. He will teach Chemistry Comprehension to support rising student interest in chemistry and dual certification. He has extensive tutoring and volunteer experience, including work with Upward Bound and international service projects.
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Mohawk Area High School
Jason Bute
McKean
Penn State
Erie
Crawford
Warren County
Edinboro University
Buto
Mohawk Area
Joseph Elder
Elder
McKeesport High School
Jason Buto
Study finds gays and lesbians face violence in Pennsylvania
The Philadelphia Lesbian and Gay Task Force reports gays and lesbians suffer higher violence and discrimination rates than other Pennsylvanians. It cites employment and housing bias, public accommodations barriers, and school-based harassment, urging civil rights laws, hate-crimes protection, and better education programs.
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Philadelphia
Gross
U.S. Justice Department
Melinda Paras
National
Gay and Lesbian Task Force
United States
Community concert and events calendar highlights
McGill Community Band performs at 7 p.m. on the lawn of the McGill Community Center 1701 Albert St. Bring a chair. Sandwiches sold. St Joseph the Worker Church bazaar runs 6 to 11 p.m. on 1111 S Cascade St. USO show by New Castle Playhouse with homemade dinners 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Camp Breathe EZ for children with respiratory issues sponsored by American Lung Association. call 656-4270. Fireworks, One of Me entertainment, Fan Fare concert 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Pearson Park gazebo. Mickey Natale and Contemporary Jazz Sextet 4 to 6 p.m. at Hillview Manor. Grandparents Together Through Crisis meets 7:30 p.m. first Tuesday monthly at Bethesda Home 449 E Washington St.
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McGill
McGill Community Center
Albert St
St. Joseph the Worker Church
S. Cascade St
New Castle Playhouse
American Lung Association
Call
Pearson Park
Mickey Natale
Hillview Manor
Bethesda
Washington St
Pennsylvania Senate OKs budget despite education funding gaps
The 1996-97 budget proposal, a $16.3 billion plan, advances with no new taxes or extra education funding. Senate adopted it 36-13 as House vote looms, Gov. Ridge poised to sign. Critics warn it shifts tax relief to business at cost of schools. Rep. Frank La Grotta vows to oppose, citing $1.59 million in property tax increases for his district.
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Harrisburg
Senate
House
General Assembly
Tom Ridge
Ridge
Frank LaGrotta
LaGrotta
Ellwood City
Faith Hope and Charity Youthfest Packs July Weekend
The sixth annual Faith Hope and Charity Youthfest runs July 12 to 14 in the 500 block of West North Street to benefit Faith Hope and Charity Community Rehab Center Inc. Activities include a talent show with cash prizes on July 13, a gospel concert July 14, a teen dance, poster contest, and daily food and music events starting at 4:30 p.m. on July 12 and noon on July 13 with gates at 2 p.m. Special guests include groups from western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. A $2 per person entry fee applies. entrants sign up by 3 p.m. The event features contests, a disc jockey, and health and education information.
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Faith, Hope and Charity
West North Street
Faith, Hope and Charity Community Rehab Center Inc
Pennsylvania
Randall McPhearson
Ohio
Sisters of Faith, Hope and Charity
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One of Me
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