Star Wars fans queue long for Phantom Menace debut
In New Castle and nationwide fans camped outside cinemas to buy advance Phantom Menace tickets. David Sellami, 17, showed his tickets after waiting 23 hours outside Ontario Mountain Edwards Cinemas in Ontario, California, and plans to endure four more hours for prime seats at the Wednesday premiere.
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Maintenance budget overextended at Lawrence County jail
Lawrence County Prison Board heard that the jails maintenance budget of 23000 is more than half spent with 8463 remaining. Warden William F Hall cited Y2K security updates as primary cost, with Siemens Building Technologies handling work. The board seeks a detailed spend breakdown and projected year end viability.
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Lawrence County commissioners race backs county plan forum
Eleven candidates debated the countywide strategic plan at a chamber of commerce and League of Women Voters forum in Lawrence County. Participants disputed cost and staffing implications, with Richard Bardash opposing six new county positions costing 100000 each while others framed the plan as long term investment.
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Four candidates vie for Lawrence County Common Pleas judge
Four local attorneys from New Castle New Wilmington Neslock Township and New Castle seek election to the Lawrence County Common Pleas bench. They campaign on experience judge temperament and public service while opponents warn of costs and centralization.
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New Castle High Evacuated After Bomb Threat
New Castle High School was evacuated after a telephone bomb threat that proved a hoax. Principal Angelo Perrotta said two calls were received, both from a male voice promising danger. Fire and police responded, students moved to the field house as searches continued of exterior and interior areas.
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New Castle
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