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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 2015
Page
1
In Lawrence County the overdose crisis is outlined by responders and a Shenango Township family narrator. Dan Bailey recalls his son Brandon’s addiction, noting how stigma and peer pressure fuel a cycle that begins with legal medicines and escalates to fatal outcomes.
A local resident, Stephanie Helle, voices alarm that heroin use is worsening across generations as pills grow too costly. She warns that a ten dollar bag may contain deadly drugs, risking fatal overdoses for first time users and longtime addicts alike in Lawrence County.
In Harrisburg an AP report notes state subsidized pre kindergarten programs shut down domestic violence shelters close and districts beg for more time to pay bills as a four month budget stalemate drains funds. County governments and local schools rely on billions in aid while social services cut back and lay off workers. Governor Wolf pushes for a multibillion tax hike but GOP leaders demand pension reform and liquor privatization.
Most Lawrence County communities observed Halloween trick or treat on Saturday with costumed children going door to door for candy. New Wilmington held Kiwanis Halloween parade after trick or treating while Mahoning Town hosted a free event in Darlington Park with shows face painting candy hot dogs and hot chocolate. Other events included Fright Fest at Cascade Park an author talk and zombie walk at New Castle Public Library and a silent horror film triple feature at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.
Harrisburg report details Tami Bisso of Souderton who earned a $50,000 debt for an Art Institute of Pittsburgh photography degree. She says the online program provided little value, with mentors citing high earning potential that did not materialize. The piece links her experience to broader student debt concerns.
Voters in Lawrence County Pa will cast ballots tomorrow with polls opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m. The ballot features a common pleas court judge race between Melissa Amodie and David Acker, county commissioners, row officers, judges for retention, local municipal races, a school district debt referendum, and state court races.
Obituaries notice lists Anita C. DeCarlo 84 of New Castle Charles W. Fischer Sr. 92 of Hillsville William R. Fry 31 Carol M. Krebs 80 Mary Ann Walczak 92 of Rhodes Estates. Page A5.
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