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  • money.jpg Playing sports for Neshannock? You’ll have to pay

    The Neshannock school district has no tax hike in its proposed budget, but is extending its pay-to-play program. The proposed $17 million 2013-14 budget will be posted on the district’s website. The budget holds the millage at the current rate of 14.3758.

    May 11, 2013 1 Photo

  • school.jpg Neshannock Schools: Father concerned after alleged assault

    The father of a student allegedly assaulted on field trip asked Neshannock school officials to ensure kids’ safety. “I’m not here to discuss what happened,” he said last night, “only to say that I’m concerned for all students.

    May 10, 2013 1 Photo

  • Swisher.jpg ‘What Killed Arafat?’: Neshannock grad nominated for prestigious award for investigation of late Palestinian leader

    Clayton Swisher once helped keep Yasser Arafat alive.Little could Swisher have known that, ultimately, he would find himself investigating the Palestinian leader’s death.

    May 10, 2013 1 Photo

  • money.jpg No tax hike expected for Neshannock schools

    The Neshannock school board does not anticipate a tax increase for next year. A tentative 2013-14 budget — featuring $17,005,051 in expenses and $16,585,744 in revenues — was introduced this week.

    May 8, 2013 1 Photo

  • Law.jpg Law Day essay winners announced

    Matthew Barnes and Hannah Branscome are the winners of the Lawrence County Law Day Essay Contest. Each received a $1,500 scholarship check.

    May 7, 2013 1 Photo

  • police.jpg Police probe alleged assault of student

    Township police are investigating a possible assault of a Neshannock High School student. Lt. John Rand, officer in charge, said a female student allegedly was assaulted by other students on an overnight bus trip to New York City last weekend.

    May 4, 2013 1 Photo

  • school.jpg Neshannock board, teachers agree on pact

    Neshannock Township teachers have a new contract. At a special meeting this week, school board members voted 9-0 to accept a four-year bargaining agreement.

    April 25, 2013 1 Photo

  • Cherry.jpg Meal maker: Neshannock teen fighting childhood hunger

    On stage, Gianna Cherry is a Mini Star. In the community, she’s a Souper Star. A member of the New Castle Playhouse Mini Stars for the past two years, Gianna recently received a $500 grant from the Sodexo Foundation and Youth Service America, which recognizes young people working to fight childhood hunger.

    April 24, 2013 2 Photos 1 Story

  • Neshannock sets makeup registration

    Neshannock’s elementary school has set May 1 as a makeup day for kindergarten registration. Anyone who still needs to register a child for kindergarten may call the school at (724) 652-8709 to schedule an appointment.

    April 18, 2013

  • Shaffer.jpg Athlete of the Week: Meet Neshannock’s Madison Shaffer

    Expectations are high for the Neshannock High softball team this year. Coming off a season in which they captured the PIAA Class AA championship, the pressure to repeat as champions — this time in Class A — weighs heavily on the Lady Lancers’ shoulders.

    April 17, 2013 1 Photo

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