Man accused in attempted East Side robbery
New Castle police charged 48 year old Ben Davis Talbert Jr. of 759 Addis St in connection with a Saturday early morning assault and attempted robbery outside a tavern on East Washington Street. He was identified in photo lineups and surveillance video and faces multiple counts with a warrant issued.
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Ben Davis Talbert Jr
Addis St
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Countyline Street
Ben
Bobby Salem
Talbert
Prison guards win federal pepper spray access after killings
The push for pepper spray in federal prisons follows a guard murder in which Eric Williams was killed. Officials say training and safety concerns delayed use, while supporters cite a pilot program showing reduced containment times. State lawmakers note rising prison violence and back similar legislation. Advocates split, with reform groups warning of overuse and calls for training and review.
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Pennsylvania
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Pam Snyder
D-Fayette County
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Department of Corrections
Amy Worden
Jason Bloom
Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association
U.S
Pat Toomey
General Assembly
David Sprout
Lewisburg
Pris
On Project
Sprout
Thomas Dichter
Decarcerate PA
Dichter
Truck, three-car crash on East Washington Street
Scene of a three-vehicle rear end crash on East Washington Street near Cascade Park. Dennis, with a suspended license and active aggravated assault warrant, was arrested after police found a loaded stolen handgun on him. bail set at 5000 dollars. Police offered no further details on injuries or other parties.
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Cascade Park
Dennis
New Castle
New overtime rule expands protections to millions of workers
President Obama administration issues draft rules doubling the salary threshold for overtime from 23660 to nearly 47500, extending eligibility to about 4.2 million salaried workers while hourly workers retain strong protections. Biden promotes the change as boosting pay and dignity, though some groups warn of increased paperwork and possible shifts to hourly status.
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Ohio
U.S
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Joe Biden
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Splendid Ice Creams
Biden
White House
Appeals Court Rules on City Zoning for Speedway Properties
City council decisions rely on regular zoning rules for two properties amid challenges referencing historical ordinances. The appeal argues ordinances do not supersede council decisions and public input shaped approval of Speedway. National Register notes show no restrictions on private maintenance without federal funding.
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National Register of Historic Places
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