West Pittsburg man seeks lost dog Rocky after crash
West Pittsburg resident Craig Twaddle, 41, appeals for Rocky the 10 year old sheltherd collie to return home after his 1992 S-10 Blazer was hit on Route 168. Twaddle offers a reward and asks sightings to call 535-4558. Rocky supposedly escaped from a window during the crash and was last seen near Ninth Street and Graham Avenue.
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Craig Twaddle
West Pittsburg
Rocky
Twaddle
Ninth Street
Graham Avenue
Cherry Street
Neshannock Board Proposes 6 Mill Tax Increase
The Neshannock Township School Board introduced a budget of 11.2 million dollars calling for a 3 mill tax rise. Real estate taxes would move from 72 to 75 mills with a 6-1 vote. Susan Polding opposed, Gary Clobus and Norman Levine were absent. The plan, last updated in 1998-99, will be on display for 30 days ahead of a final vote at the June 15 meeting. Dr. Ronald J. Mento cited board discretion to modify the budget.
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Neshannock Township
Neshannock
Susan Polding
Gary Clobus
Norman Levine
Ronald J. Mento
Zoning Board Grants Garage Variances in New Castle
The New Castle Zoning Hearing Board of Appeals approved several garage variances. Nick Jr and Sandra Kubik gained a reduced side yard setback to add a garage and room addition. Michael Funera agreed to a 24 by 36 foot garage after board urging. The Mini Mart expansion for Haddad was put on hold due to his absence and unclear plans.
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New Castle
E. Washington St
Nick Jr
Sandra Kubik
S. Liberty St
Michael
Linda Funera
Ninth St
Michael Funera
Funera
Sklas Haddad
Haddad
Albert Conti
Fulkerson Construction
Little Johnny's Moonlights as Downtown Cafeteria Style Eatery
John Sansone Jr transformed an empty downtown building at 130 E. Washington St into Little Johnny's Every Day Cafe with a cafeteria style bar. The remodel, done by Sansone, family, and staff, seats 70 and has nearly doubled lunch crowds from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
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John Sansone Jr
Little
Johnny
Everyday Cafe
E. Washington St
New Castle
Sansone
Little Johnny’s
Mirella
Sansones
Paul Hawthorne
John Sansone
John Elias
Perry Township Plans First Cleanup And Traffic Upgrades
Perry Township schedules its first cleanup from 9 am to noon tomorrow at two Route 488 locations with Aiken Refuse Co. Residents may dispose of items at Perry-Wurtemburg firehall or the township building while a dump truck and garbage truck serve each site. Non eligible items include tires oil batteries paint and Freon items. The board also approves three stop signs in Wurtemburg Heights and a three year lease for a 2000 Chevy Impala police cruiser at 19 148 plus 300. Also discussed are 911 road signs contract aid and two hydrant placements along River Road pending water company advice.
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Perry
John Zias
Aiken Refuse Co
Perry-Wurtemburg
Locust Lane
Dave Hooker
Roy Magee
Wurtemburg Heights
Rose Street
Lyndhurst Street
Rose
Hillcrest Street
Dave’s
Chevrolet
Monroeville
Motor Credit Co
Zelienople Police
Jim Miller
Lawrence County
Perry Township
Pennsylvania-American Water Co
Daughters and Sons Noted in Local Birth Announcements
At Jameson Hospital and St Francis Hospital, multiple births are recorded for Ellwood City New Castle and Frew Mill areas. May 9 to May 11 2000 saw several newborns to families including Magnifico Johnson Wilcox Louis Sayers and others. Police reports in New Castle include thefts burglaries and an attempted vehicle entry with various items stolen.
Recertification for New Castle surplus food program required
City residents eligible for county surplus food must recertify for a two year period. Those who previously received food also must recertify. Sign up runs May 22 23 24 with specific morning and afternoon hours at the New Castle Armory 820 Frank Ave. Bring income proof for new cards. Townships and boroughs will be notified at the June 9 distribution when recertification is due.
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City of
New Castle
Frank Ave
Sister Sky to Play at The Ranch Ellwood City Poker Run
Sister Sky, an acoustic rock duo from eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania, performs at The Ranch Route 65 Ellwood City at 8 p.m. tomorrow for ABATE of PA Lawrence County Chapter. The Poker Run ends with the Ranch stop, with registration 9 to 11 a.m. at New Castle Harley. Proceeds go to area charities. Spectators can call Jon Wack or Sister Sky for details.
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Sister Sky
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Ellwood City
Abate of
Lawrence County
New Castle
Harley-Davidson/Buell
ABATE
Women’s Shelter
Jon Wack
Veterans with Purple Heart not exempt from medication co payments
A May 8 article misreported that Purple Heart veterans would be exempt from medication co payments under the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act. The correction directs readers to Tim Kolodziej, managing editor, at 654-6651 ext. 614, between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. for clarification.
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Tim Kolodziej
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Carlisle Street
Roger Cohen
Fulkerson St
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Croton Ave
Sam Flora
Arlington Ave
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E. Wallace Ave
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