NEW CASTLE —
United Way of Lawrence County has reached 87 percent of its campaign goal.
Member agencies, board members and campaign cabinet members met for a campaign report luncheon at First Presbyterian Church.
The campaign to date is $368,750 and the goal is $425,000.
Megan Monstwil, of the Lawrence County Association for Retarded Citizens reviewed the programs provided for people with disabilities in this area. The agency works with individuals from birth to 3 years old, going into their homes to teach caregivers how to help with development delayed children. The agency provides recreational activities such as shopping, movies and sport activities for their clients.
Special recognition was given to Norm Moses, executive director of Lawrence County Association of Retarded Citizens, for his more than 30 years of service.
A breakdown of contributions to date include $6,240 from local banks; $5,200 from the industrial division; $8,000 from the leadership division; $16,661 from the public affairs division; $3,450 from retail and $5,000 from utilities, including $1,200 from the Pennsylvania American Water Co.
For more information or to make a contribution, contact the United Way of Lawrence County at (724) 658-8528, unitedway@comcast.net or www.uwlawcty.org.
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United Way nearing campaign target
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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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Historical society features CCC
America’s Civilian Conservation Corps, “the tree soldiers,” turns 80 this year. In celebration of this milestone, the CCC will be featured at Wednesday’s meeting of the Lawrence County Historical Society.
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