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Lawrence Co. officials elect board chairman
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County commissioners unanimously
Lawrence officials suggest moving mail-processing center to New Castle
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County Commissioner Dan Vogler
Lawrence officials OK funds for senior shopping program
By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. A program to help senior citizens remain
Public can see plans for Lawrence County bridge project
By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County commissioners said plans
Bridge in Hillsville to be blown up late this month
Bridge in Hillsville to be blown up late this month By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com
Lawrence County starts credit-counsel program
By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. A free credit-counseling program for people
Recycling bin to be relocated
By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD The recycling bin at the Springfield
Proposed racino takes giant step toward reality
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. The proposed $150 million racetrack/casino
Residents voice concern about high sewer bills
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com HILLSVILLE, Pa. Several Mahoning Township residents voiced
Valuation increase posted
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN The slight increase in real-estate tax
Boy accused of killing dad’s fiancee to be tried as juvenile
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. A boy who was 11 when police say he
Springfield Twp. faces loss of underused recycling center
By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW middletown Springfield Township may lose its longtime
Mahoning Township turned down for grant
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com HILLSVILLE, Pa. Mahoning Township has again been turned
Lawrence County Commissioners make economic plans
By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Even though the economic news is
New park rules have force of law
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN The new rules for use of Welker Park now
Woman interested in case of Jordan Brown
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. With only weeks remaining until Jordan
Lawrence County officials accept $4M in state funds for Jameson
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County commissioners accepted an
New Castle raid nets arrests on drug charges
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Seven city residents and one Florida man
Valley View downs overcomes big hurdle
By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. The development of the former Valley View
New Middletown officials want properties maintained
By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Councilwoman Virginia Younger asked fellow
Lawrence commissioners curtail aid for road work
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. After this year, local municipalities in
Signed agreement cause for optimism
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com HILLSVILLE, Pa. The possibility that a racetrack/casino
Ordinance would enforce park rules
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Village council members gave first reading
Springfield suspends firefighter
By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD Longtime firefighter and paramedic Ted
Judge orders new hearing for juvenile in Pa. murder case
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. A new hearing has been set for 9:30 a.m.
Name change announced by commissioners
Lawrence County commissioners announced Tuesday that the Lawrence County Mental Health/Mental Retardation office will soon become “Lawrence County Mental Health and Developmental Services.”
Officials look for incentives
Mahoning Township officials said they are looking for tax or other incentives they can offer to bring the proposed racetrack in the north part of the township.
Council fills vacant term
Virginia Younger was unanimously named to New Middletown Village Council and sworn in Monday to fill a vacant term which expires Dec. 31, 2012.
Lawrence officials OK funds to make homes accessible
Lawrence County commissioners approved giving $10,000 to help make three houses handicapped-accessible during the coming summer housing-rehabilitation program run by a private group, His Hands Ministry.
Police levy planned in New Middletown
Village Council members agreed at a special meeting Monday to certify a 2-mill police levy for the November ballot.
Officials protest drop in ranking
Lawrence County commissioners plan to ask the Pennsylvania Legislature to adjust state law to stop Lawrence County from changing from a fifth- to a sixth-class county.
New Middletown officials set meeting
Village council has set a special meeting for 6:30 p.m. Monday to explain to residents the need for a new police levy.
EMS volunteer criticizes Springfield Twp. officials
A township EMS volunteer scolded Springfield Township trustees at their meeting, stating they have not enforced the requirements they set two years ago for the fire chief and battalion chief’s positions.
Accounting changes recommended for Mahoning Twp. dept.
An audit report is recommending that the Mahoning Township Fire Department change the way it accounts for its money.
Talks continue regarding racino
Talks are continuing between Chicago-based Merit Management Group LP and American Harness Tracks LLC of Pittsburgh about locating a racetrack/casino in Lawrence County
Lawrence County authorizes study on hiking, biking trail
Lawrence County commissioners authorized a study Tuesday to determine where best to locate recreational walking, hiking or biking trails.
Springfield gives Beaver workers 3 percent raise
Springfield Township trustees renewed a contract Wednesday with Beaver Township to do dispatching for the township and gave them a 3 percent increase.
Company awaits decision on license
It will be several months before American Harness Tracks LLC of Pittsburgh learns whether it will be awarded the harness- racing license.
Mahoning Twp. continues efforts to keep racino
Mahoning Township is continuing its efforts to make sure a long- anticipated racetrack/ casino is developed.
Lawrence officials: Casino pieces are falling into place
Last Thursday was “a very good day for us down in Harrisburg,” said Lawrence County Commissioner Steve Craig.
No tax hike in Mahoning Township next year
There will be no tax increase in Mahoning Township in 2011. Supervisors unanimously passed a budget that includes a $163,500 general-fund figure, about $10,000 higher than this year.
Mahoning Twp. avoids tax hike
There will be no tax increase in Mahoning Township in 2011.
New Middletown fire chief to retire
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Longtime New Middletown Village Fire Chief
Successful ‘racino’ bidder is based in Pittsburgh
The embattled Valley View Downs “racino” project here still is alive.
Lawrence County holds the line on property tax
Lawrence County property taxes will remain the same, and no layoffs are anticipated under the proposed 2011 budget unveiled Tuesday by Lawrence County commissioners.
Mahoning Township officials may seek lobbyist
By Mary Grzebieniak news@vindy.com HILLSVILLE, Pa. Mahoning Township supervisors want to hire
Christmas kickoff set for Springfield
By Mary Grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN The Springfield Community Chamber of
Mahoning Twp. supervisors set fall cleanup schedule
By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com HILLSVILLE, Pa. Mahoning Township supervisors announced
Ribbon-cutting slated for Pa. bike trail
Staff report NEW CASTLE, Pa. A grand opening celebration for the refurbished Stavich Bicycle
Fund started to pay for defense of Pa. boy charged in slayings
MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. – Family and friends of Jordan Brown have
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