NEW CASTLE —
Tuesday, Oct. 9 is the deadline for Pennsylvania residents to register to vote in next month’s election.
Lawrence County residents who are not registered have until 4 p.m. Tuesday to register at the courthouse.
Voter registration applications by mail must be postmarked no later than Tuesday.
Tuesday is also the deadline for registered voters to change their party affiliation before the Nov. 6 election that features races for president, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, three statewide offices and most seats in the state Legislature.
The deadline for registered voters to apply for an absentee ballot for the election is Oct. 30.
Absentee ballots must be received by the county board of elections by 5 p.m. Nov. 2.
All absentee ballots from military personnel and people overseas must be received by 5 p.m. Nov. 13.
Poll workers will be required to ask voters to show photo identification in the general election. However, voters will be allowed to cast ballots even if they do not have a photo ID.
The Legislature enacted a voter ID law this year, but a Commonwealth Court judge ruled last week that the state had not done enough to allow all voters to easily obtain proper IDs before the election.
Under another law, people voting at a polling place for the first time are required to show some form of identification such as a driver’s license, paycheck, bank statement or a firearm permit.
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Offices, agencies closed for holiday
All driver license and photo centers will be closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday in observance of Memorial Day. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reminds people they can obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online through PennDOT’s website, www.dmv.state.pa.us.
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Session scheduled to assist veterans
A department service officer from the American Legion will visit New Castle Thursday. The officer will be available to answer questions from veterans regarding state and federal benefits.
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Route 551 bridge reopens to traffic
The new bridge that carries Route 551 over a branch of Little Beaver Creek in Little Beaver Township is open. The bridge and road have been closed since Jan. 7.
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Workshop to review green building efforts
Unexpectedly Green is the name of a workshop set for May 31. A Green Building Alliance workshop, the half-day event will examine the vegetated roofs at the Human Services Center.
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Memorial service scheduled
The annual Croton Memorial Service will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Croton Honor Roll. U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly will be the guest speaker.
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New 4-H bowling league forming
Lawrence County 4-H is starting a new bowling club. The club is open to beginning bowlers or those who have bowling expertise.
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Meeting to discuss charter school plan
The New Castle Arts Academy Charter School will have a committee meeting Monday at the New Castle Public Library.
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Red Cross wants your blood
The American Red Cross has announced the following blood drives in Lawrence County during June:
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Mixer planned to meet candidates for primary
The Lawrence County Young Republicans will have a meet-the-candidates mixer in anticipation of the May 21 primary. The session will begin at 7 p.m. Monday at the Crane Room, 3009 Wilmington Road.
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Shenango class to hold luncheon
Shenango High School’s class of 1962 will meet for lunch Thursday. The group will gather at 1 p.m. at Chuck Tanner’s Restaurant.
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