Corn knee high by the Fourth of July forecast in New Castle area
Local farmers in New Castle area predict corn heights by Independence Day. Lyle Johnson of The Apple Castle says knee high is possible with recent rains and staggered plantings. Walter Miller of Miller's Roadside Market notes variation with hybrids and heat boosting growth. Ed McCready reports drought slowed corn but rainfall revived it. Mark Anderson cites heat benefiting crops but needs rain. John McConnell says no stress anticipated and knee high by the Fourth is likely.
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New Castle
Lyle Johnson
Apple Castle
New Wilmington
Johnson
Walter Miller
Miller
Ed McCready
New Galilee
McCready
Mark Anderson
Anderson
New Bedford
New United Way picks Gayle Young to lead growth in New Castle
Gayle M. Young, former Beaver County United Way campaign director, will head the Lawrence County operation and move to New Castle as the organization aims to expand with the city. She notes New Castle and Lawrence County are growing and vows to work closely with agencies to meet local needs. Prior HUD experience complements plans to involve the elderly and youth violence programs while leveraging the Pa. 60 Airport Corridor.
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New United Way
Gayle M. Young
New Castle
Young
United Way
Beaver County
Lawrence County
Johnny Young Jr
Bible Way Church of God In Christ
Crawford Avenue
Stephanie Young
Candy Young
Gayle
Tle
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Turnpike Safety Emphasis Notes New Upgrades and Alerts
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission outlines safety first upgrades including concrete barriers, recessed markers, and 24 hour communications centers. New features include 52 inch high Jersey barriers, alert patterns, and universal emergency dialing with cellular phones. The system reports 1992 and current year citation data and notes low fatality rates tied to speed enforcement and rapid response services.
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Turnpike
Commission
Russ Clanagan
Clanagan
Fountain algae fighter keeps Kennedy Square water flowing
Park and recreation supervisor Bob Natale notes the Kennedy Square fountain uses the same water as the miniature golf course. The substance includes an algae fighter to maintain flow and appearance.
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Kennedy Square
Park and Recreation
Bob Natale
Newsmakers Julia's secret lust
New York AP reports Julia Roberts reveals a private passion for decorating magazines and an empty room to furnish. She enjoys needlepoint knitwork and furniture, calling the idea "dorky" yet engaging. Roberts also addresses rumors about her marriage to Lyle Lovett.
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New York
Julia Roberts
Rolling Stone
Roberts
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