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December 21, 2012

ACTS buses to run on Dec. 31

NEW CASTLE — Allied Community Transportation Service will operate its vans on New Year’s Eve.

The ACTS office at 241 W. Grant St. will be closed Dec. 24, 25 and 31 and Jan 1. The vans will not run on those days.

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