Pirates Kendall Ejected as Bench Brawl Sparks Rally Win
Pittsburgh catcher Jason Kendall was ejected after a bench-clearing brawl, yet the Pirates rallied to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers. The incident intensified the game as Pittsburgh seized momentum and secured a late victory.
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Tax relief expands for working poor under 1998 budget
Gov. Ridge signed the 1998-99 budget boosting the state tax forgiveness threshold. Married couples with two children earning $22 000 to $25 000 may owe no state income tax, up from $20 600 previously, with $6 000 per dependent. A single filer without dependents at $6 500 also qualifies for 100 percent forgiveness.
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Thunder in the Cascades closes after three day biker rally
The fourth annual Thunder in the Cascades ended yesterday with about 2000 bikes registered. The event featured food vendors, leather and tattoo stands, live bands, a car show and lake bed field events. Organizers say the rally promotes motorcycle awareness and boosts the local economy while offering diverse festivities to keep riders active at the park.
Citys Square bid snag delays Kennedy project progress
New Castle City Council held a special session to review two bids for Kennedy Square improvements totaling 92,304 from G B Sand Co and 118,419 from Santa Maria Landscaping. The $80,000 project will replace sidewalks curbs and cross walks around the square, but bids exceed available funds.
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Mullin & Lonergan Associates
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Oliastro Inc
Ellwood City
New Castle Commerce Park
Ed Jopek
Nick Majorano
Christine Sands
Robert Bullano
Rick DeBlasio
Charges mount for merchants on credit card sales
Merchants say credit card fees cut into profits with rates from 1.99 to 4 percent, plus per-transaction costs. Village Inn owner Moe Raby notes diners pressure to accept cards, despite higher costs, and foresees cash-free trend inflating expenses. Banking executive Larry Kubala explains discount rates split among banks and processors, with credit card use rapidly rising.
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Larry Kubala
First Commonwealth Financial Corp
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Obituary notices for five residents listed
Genevieve C. Burke age 83 of Roswell Georgia Jean D. Byers age 88 of Overlook Center Nancy Marie D Aloiso age 90 of Ellwood City William A. Denny age 51 of Mission Viejo California Leslie V Hutchinson age 70 Mary K Ippolito age 74 Wampum Pennsylvania Martha L Johnston age 75 and others shown in a local obituary column listed with ages and towns
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Genevieve C. Burke
Roswell
Jean D. Byers
Overlook Center
Nancy Marie D’aloiso
Ellwood City
William A. Denny
Mission Viejo
Calif
Leslie V. Hutchinson
Mary K. Ippolito
Wampum
Martha L. Johnston
Severe storms strike Ohio and Appalachia drowning eastward
At least 17 people are reported dead or missing as powerful storms and floods sweep Ohio West Virginia and the eastern states. Rescue crews race to reach trapped families and assess isolated communities as weather warnings extend along the coast.
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