Schools rally for Schreck family after Route 422 crash
Shenango Area School District leadership and many area districts report a strong outpouring of support for Dr. Mich Schreck and his 13-year-old son Aidan, who are recovering from injuries after an April 19 Route 422 crash in Shenango Township. Fundraisers by local businesses and eight Lawrence County districts plus Mercer County schools including Sharon, Farrell, Hermitage and Reynolds have raised thousands to help with medical and related expenses.
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Mercer County
Shenango Area
Mich
Schreck
Aidan
Shenango Township
Joseph McCormick
Shenango
McCormick
Lawrence County
Lawrence County Career and Technical Center
Sharon
Farrell
Hermitage
Reyn
Ontribu
Izzy Flood
Jordan Matsock
Shenango Area School District
Wildcat
Michael Schreck
Pennsylvania to lift most COVID rules by Memorial Day
Gov. Tom Wolf announced lifting all COVID-19 mitigation measures by Memorial Day except the state mask rule. The mask requirement will end once 70 percent of Pennsylvanians 18 and older are fully vaccinated, with current data showing just over 50 percent of 16 and older having at least one vaccine dose. The health department urged continued vaccination, masking, hygiene, and distancing as guidance evolves.
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Tom Wolf
Department of Health
Pennsylvania
CDC
Alison Beam
Wolf
DON's Hemp Home in New Castle Brings Hempcrete Housing Initiative
DON Enterprises unveils Project Hemp Home at 506 Spruce St in New Castle as part of a Lower East Side affordable housing plan using hemp materials like Hempcrete and Hempwood. The broader Hemp Test Acres Program, in its third year, supports multiple Lawrence and Mercer county farmers and aims to fund a regional decortication facility with a $25 million three-year investment. Lori Daymer notes emphasis on farmer education and suitable hemp varieties for the region.
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U.S
New Castle
DON Enterprises
Spruce St
DON
Lower East Side
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Ity
Lori Daymer
Volant Council Accused of Violating Open Meetings Law
Volant borough council members allegedly violated the state sunshine law after an executive session. President Bob McGary cited only litigation and personnel, drawing criticism from Melissa Melewsky of the Pennsylvania Newsmedia Association who said the public announcement must reveal specifics such as party names, docket numbers, and the court if a suit is discussed.
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Volant Borough
Council
Bob McGary
Melissa Melewsky
Pennsylvania Newsmedia Association
Melewsky
Melensky
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Pearl Phillips
Gloria L. Soukovich
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