Write-in vote decision looms for New Castle mayor race
Lawrence County election officials heard arguments from Mayor Tim Fulkerson’s attorney over counting write-in ballots and voter intent. The board adjourned without ruling and will reconvene Friday to decide, with final tallies potentially altering Democratic ballot results.
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Area residents voice concerns over proposed gas pipeline
Federal Energy Commission officials heard from more than 150 residents across Lawrence Butler Armstrong and Clarion counties at Butler Intermediate High School. The 397 mile 36 inch underground pipeline would move Canadian gas from Defiance Ohio to Leidy Pennsylvania through several states to serve northeast customers. Residents questioned need, land rights, and environmental impact while speakers compared potential land takings to Kosovo.
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Board leans toward new high school in New Castle
The New Castle Area School Board aims to build a new high school, leaning toward Eckles Co. to hire an architect. A 4 p.m. Tuesday meeting will decide, with plans to locate at the present site and proceed with a new structure rather than renovating the existing facility.
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Obituary Snippets for Six Local Residents Listed
Iyee Ca Vera Antonelli 73 of 506 Eighth St Russell E Lewis 70 of Kent Ohio Sophie S Mamarek 89 of 140 Moorehead Ave Margaret Horner Nelson 72 of Glenmoore Pa John A Nicoletto 89 of Grove City Victor Allen Pop Snow 77 of Rossville Ga six residents named in brief obituary notices
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Glenmoore
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Grove City
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Pop’ Snow
Rossville
City weighs taking over homebuyer program from United Way
New Castle officials consider shifting administration of the first-time home buyer program from the United Way of Lawrence County to the city. City officials cite a 1995 97 review and a 1994 96 review of related grants, noting one remaining issue a $317 000 home investment grant. DiMuccio says the state recommends the city reinstate direct administration and appoints eligibility and rehab as the focus for new buyers with code upgrades. United Way notes inmate labor used for renovations via Mercer facility programs, while city aims to finish ongoing houses and possibly add four more with available funds. The city has 30 days to inform United Way of the impending termination.
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City council sets million dollar pool upgrade plan
The Cascade Park swimming pool will remain open with at least 1 million dollars in improvements required, according to the city business administrator. Details outline site requirements for the former Rose Avenue school on page 8.
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