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City’s new police chief sworn in

2012-02-10T09:34:26-05:00

Robert A. Salem was sworn in Thursday night as New Castle’s police chief. City council confirmed his appointment on a 3-0 vote before a packed council chambers that included family members and fellow police officers. Other officers stood in the hallway outside chambers.

Council OKs assessments

2012-02-10T09:06:36-05:00

New Castle City Council approved compromise assessment settlements for two properties Thursday night.

Council briefs: A roundup from meeting

2012-02-10T09:03:25-05:00

Reporter John K. Manna offers a roundup of items from Thursday night’s meeting of New Castle City Council.

Supervisors probe floor at ice rink

2012-02-10T09:42:57-05:00

The Neshannock Township supervisors are investigating the crumbling new floor at the Hess Ice Rink. The supervisors will send a letter to Sierra Stone of Grove City, the company that installed the a rubberized floor made of recycled tires, in the lobby, two bathrooms and two locker rooms.

Local firefighter honored for rescue efforts

2012-02-09T10:57:26-05:00

Rick Russo and Robert Spitko II had never really made each other’s acquaintance until this week. But one rainy, foggy night in August, the two firefighters worked shoulder to shoulder in a rescue attempt that saved the life of a homeless woman stranded in a rising stream near Norristown, Pa.

County has 550 properties available

2012-02-09T10:53:09-05:00

Anyone wanting to buy properties from Lawrence County’s repository has a few new rules to follow. The county has deed to about 550 properties that have gone unsold through annual tax “upset” and free and clear sales.

Shad Hanna’s: Demolition expected to resume

2012-02-08T10:07:17-05:00

Demolition of the former Shad Hanna’s restaurant is about to resume. Anthony Cioffi, New Castle code enforcement foreman, said the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection halted the demolition to determine if any asbestos was in the building.

Northminster launching Bible study for young adults

2012-02-08T10:00:04-05:00

Anthony Kladitis, youth pastor at Northminster Presbyterian Church, is launching a new Bible study. Called “Engage(d),” he promises that the gathering “is not your father’s Bible study.”

Baden woman seeks Senate seat

2012-02-08T09:52:19-05:00

Kimberly Pazzanita Villella of Baden has announced her candidacy for the state Senate in the 47th District. A Democrat, Villella is beginning her second four-year term on Baden Borough Council.

City pension fund sees gain in final quarter

2012-02-07T08:54:04-05:00

The city of New Castle’s employee pension fund gained in value during the last quarter of 2011. The gain is attributed to a strong showing in the stock market during the period following poor performance in the previous three months.