City Clerk Appointment Sparks State Inquiry
City officials debate how city clerks are appointed with Contractor George Stevens urging state lawmakers’ input. Stevens argues Third Class City Code implies four year clerk terms, while City Solicitor Larry Kelly contends hiring and appointment lie with the council, urging follow the charter over code if conflict exists.
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George Stevens
Stevens
Larry Kelly
New Castle
John Russo Jr
Dates to Remember Today Events in Lawrence County Area
Several community listings with times and places. Women meet at 7:30 p.m. at Bonita Hunley’s home for Lawrence County Home Economics. Polish American Central Committee gathers 8:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church. South Hills Athletic Association hosts a Halloween party for children 12 and under at 6 p.m. at the community center 2165 Martha St. A magician performs at 6 and 7:30 p.m. at Butler’s Clearview Mall with treats for costumed kids after each show. A self help Survivors of death by own action meets 7:30 p.m. at Wampum Presbyterian Church for relatives of victims.
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Lawrence County
Bonita Hunley
American Polish Central Committee
Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church
South Hills Athletic Association
Martha St
Butler’s
Clearview Mall
Center Court
Wampum Presbyterian Church
Main and
Clyde Streets
Community activity listings for Lawrence County week
Local groups plan meetings and events across Lawrence County including Lords of the Castle Barbershop Chorus at First Presbyterian Church, Caring Communicators Toastmasters at Jameson Memorial Hospital, and Parents Without Partners at the New Castle School of Trades. Library programs feature Michael Bokesch speaking on Germans Leaving Transylvania while many health and youth activities provide screenings, classes, and sign language lessons at hospitals, libraries, and community centers.
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Lawrence County
Lords of the Castle
First Presbyterian Church
N. Jefferson St
Caring Communicators
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Parents Without Partners
New Castle School
Fountain
Castle Paws & Taws
Lawrence County Area Vocational-Technical School
New Castle
New Castle Public Library
Quota Club
St. Francis Hospital
Speac-Aid
Ira Sankey Sesquicentennial Concert At Cathedral
About 1,500 attended the Ira D. Sankey Sesquicentennial Confluence at the Scottish Rite Cathedral where 36 local church choirs sang in five groupings. The Lawrence County Historical Society sponsored the event with executive director Robert Joshua demonstrating Sankey's traveling organ. Tapes and videos were recorded for release in coming weeks as a tribute to the Edinburg native.
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Ira D
LaGrotta Defends Philadelphia Vote On State Aid Policy
In remarks on a measure to let Philadelphia manage its own insurance, Frank LaGrotta defends backing a study funded by a $10 million loan from the state workers compensation fund, noting the bill failed as auto insurance reform passed statewide. He cites tax incentives for Philadelphia teams and the broader state impact of their revenue, discusses school aid, and rejects Lockley’s criticisms as unfounded.
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Phia
Philadelphia
LaGrotta
Workers Compensation Fund
New Jersey
Lawrence County
Lockley pushes for reform to aid 10th District economy
Lockley voices concern over Harrisburg spending and Philadelphia’s tax burden. He argues $55 million could fund about $800,000 per PA county and urges city honesty before state aid. notes district includes parts of Lawrence, Beaver and Mercer counties with 26,037 voters. He runs as an unopposed Republican with manufacturing and boating industry ties.
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Stevens
Council
Russo
Jack Fritz
Louise Geer
LaGrotta
Philadelphia
Lockley
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Lockley Manufacturing
Snark Boats
Snark
Lawrence
Beaver
Mercer
Lawrence County
Dolls valued at 900 stolen from shed behind Burger King
Police report three cases of Simpson dolls including Bart Homer Lisa Maggie and Marge worth nine hundred dollars stolen from a shed behind Burger King on West Washington Street between 6 p.m. Friday and 2 a.m. Saturday. No forced entry was detected.
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Barts
Homers
Lisas
Maggies
Marges
Simpson
Burger King
West Washington Street
Correction Clarification on Municipal Representation
Lawrence Emergency Operations Center board lists 17 municipalities not 27 as Friday’s story claimed. County commissioners approved Hill View Manor sale 2-1 in June 1989, not 3-2 per Saturday’s News Harrisburg Bureau report. Call Bob Vosburg at 654-6651 between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. for details.
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Lawrence Emergency Operations Center
Hill View Manor
News Harrisburg
Bob Vosburg
Newspaper Subscription Rates and Address Details
Rates for home delivery and mail subscriptions are listed for Lawrence County and other U S areas with varying 25 day 150 day and 300 day terms. Foreign rates available on request. Postmaster address changes to New Castle News New Castle PA 16103. Phone number provided.
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Lawrence County
U.S
New Castle News
P.O
New Castle
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Gary Bonelli
Elaine McEwen
Jane Wasilewski
Anthony Verone
Randy Martin
Verone
Martin
George Martin
Neshannock Township
Eintracht Singing Society
Taylor St
Agency On Aging
Internal Revenue Service
Call
State Health Center
E. Silver St
Sharon
Mansell Place
E. Washington St
School of Nursing
Hospice Foundation of
Towne Mall
Shaffer & Snyder Pharmacy
Plaza South
North City Plaza
Kmart
Tiny Tykes
Kindersport
Cabacaces
Ira Sankey
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Pa. 65
Lawrence Village Plaza
House
Frank LaGrotta
Richard A. Christofer
Give
National Association For Hospital Development
Jameson Memorial
St. Francis
Neshannock
Neshannock Township Education Association
NTEA
Barbara Nicholson
Joseph Scungio
Mitchell Road
City Man
Patrick Russel
Milton St
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