Wisconsin cheesemaker to bring 80 jobs to county
Whitehall Specialties, a Wisconsin cheese producer founded in 1994, will reopen the former Castle Cheese plant at 2850 Perry Highway Slippery Rock Township Lawrence County to create 80 full time jobs within three years. The $3.19 million investment will expand a 80,400 square foot facility to produce non standard and processed cheese products including wrapped slices dried and grated cheese. The project includes a $200,000 Pennsylvania First grant and $80,000 in Job Creation Tax Credits plus $36,000 in WEDnetPA training funds.
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City seeks county help to fund New Castle buses
New Castle City Council plans to ask county commissioners to share the local match for the New Castle Area Transit Authority. With Act 47 status fading, the city cannot afford about 165 thousand dollars needed to secure state and federal funds, prompting a letter to request county support for bus service across the area and to Pittsburgh trips and local outlets.
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Trump Pushes Business Record As Roadmap To Presidency
In Florida Trump argues Americans should judge his potential leadership by his corporate history amid his campaign's rise. Clinton counters by accusing him of stiffing workers and relying on overseas production, saying he embodies economic failings.
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Officials push final bid on pension reform in Harrisburg
A last ditch effort to pass public pension reform stalled with no vote as the General Assembly adjourned. Democrats and labor groups oppose a hybrid 401(k) plan claiming it lowers future benefits. Independent Fiscal Office cites about 3 billion in savings over 30 years. Rep. Mark Longietti says it fails to ease unfunded liability. Conservatives split, with Leo Knepper predicting the bill may fail due to tiny savings.
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Lois Mae Shoaff 99 New Castle
Lois Mae Shoaff aged 99 of New Castle has died. The obituary notes family tributes and services on file at local funeral home and cemetery arrangements pending.
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