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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 2021
Page
3
AAA East Central reports stable regional gas prices with an average of 3.24 dollars per gallon in western Pennsylvania and 3.22 in New Castle, while Altoona remains the region’s highest at 3.15. The national average sits at 3.09 with crude at 74 dollars per barrel, fueling a rise in monthly and yearly costs.
Water spewed from a damaged fire hydrant at Falls and Mercer streets Monday night as a vehicle struck it. The flow sent water down Mercer Street into the downtown area while New Castle fire and police departments responded to the scene.
The Cathedral Foundation asks the county appeals board to reduce the assessed value of 11 properties and maintain tax exemption. With annual taxes around 35 000 dollars on a 1.07 million assessment, leaders cite high maintenance costs. The cathedral hosts concerts weddings and community outreach while planning a 5 million capital campaign aided by Carlton and Company to fund repairs.
U S troops in eastern Syria faced a rocket attack Monday with no casualties, as U S Air Force planes struck three facilities believed to be used by Iran backed militia groups to support drone attacks in Iraq. Pentagon described the strikes as defensive and aimed to deter further assaults. Military officials noted self defense by U S forces and ongoing assessment of damage. The targets included sites in Syria and one in Iraq tied to Kata ib Hezbollah and Kata ib Sayyid al Shuhada. Secretary Blinken reiterated Biden’s stance to protect American personnel.
Senate advances bills amid GOP majority fights with Gov. Wolf over pandemic rules. Senate Bill 664 would let parents seek a do over year for pandemic learning loss and extend special education protections through next year, with support from The Arc of Pennsylvania. Wolf has 10 days to sign, veto, or let pass without his signature.
Former Pennsylvania governor and Homeland Security secretary Tom Ridge was discharged from hospital after a heart attack in 2017. A Vietnam War veteran and former Erie county prosecutor, Ridge led the 22 agency, 180,000-employee department and later ran Ridge Global in cybersecurity and risk management. He also backed 2020 election patience with Gov. Wolf and Ed Rendell.
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