Westview Terrace security guards praised for cutting crime
Linda McCoy and Leona Harrison credit Black Muslims from the Nation of Islam Security Agency for a dramatic drop in drug trafficking and improved safety at Westview Terrace, a 98 unit New Castle housing project. Occupancy now 99 percent while police note the area is quieter though not fully trackable.
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Economic leaders urge morale boost for area
Debbie Wachter reports Lawrence County economic leaders urge a regional morale lift to improve image and spur growth. Tim McNulty and George Whitmer traced the Regional Economic Revitalization Initiative plan, detailing efforts across Allegheny and eight neighboring counties as they gather input from civic and business leaders at the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce meeting.
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Central Tractor Farm & Family Retail Opening in Westgate Plaza
Westgate Plaza will host Central Tractor Farm & Family Retail opening May 26 next to Treasure Island in New Castle. Treasure Island halves its space as Central Tractor moves into the east building. News profiles the impact on Lawrence County and notes efforts to spur positive economic development amid labor and tax challenges.
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State Liquor Store Renamed to Wine and Spirits Shop
The Pennsylvania State Liquor Store on Wilmington Road in Neshannock Township is undergoing a name change. The storefront sign was replaced this morning with a new sign reading Wine and Spirits Shop.
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Joe Pesci recalls tough days before fame in Jimmy Hollywood
Los Angeles AP notes Joe Pesci, once a Bronx restaurant operator, persisted through agent rejections to land roles. He was 37 when nominated for Ragging Bull and later joined Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull at De Niro's invitation. Mary Alice Meii reviews Jimmy Hollywood on page 11.
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Deaths of Brown Hiler Mackie and Covert Ofslager
Obituaries list Robert W. Brown 47 of Ellwood City RD 1 Mary R. Hiler 85 of Beckford Street Dorothy L. Mackie 78 of Nesbitt Road and Sharren Covert Ofslager of Pittsburgh. Lawmaker dies marked on page 5.
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