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On The Record: Today’s births and police items
On the Record is a periodic update of public information coming out of the Lawrence County Government Center and local police departments. Look inside for the latest listing of births, police items and district judge reports.
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State still lags in care of juvenile delinquents
The number of accused juvenile delinquents taken from their homes by court order dropped more than 29 percent from 2007 to 2011, government data shows.
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Youth courts could nip problems in the bud
While there have been major changes in the juvenile justice system in the wake of the “Kids-for-Cash” scandal, some advocates believe Pennsylvania has failed to widely embrace efforts to fully focus on rehabilitating troubled young people.
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On The Record: Today’s births, police items and district judge reports
On the Record is a periodic update of public information coming out of the Lawrence County Government Center and local police departments. Look inside for the latest listing of births, police items and district judge reports.
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Salary board acts on three positions
The Lawrence County Salary Board increased the base pay rate for a confidential secretary/courtroom assistant Thursday. The base pay for the position was increased from $20,000 to $27,050.73.
- Road work: Coming on Route 19, Petersburg
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Neshannock officials questioned about park, lien
Two Neshannock Township residents this week urged the supervisors to be more free with information regarding Millennium Park. Joseph Champ and Frank Natale, both of Neshannock Trails Drive, questioned the supervisors on the apparent stalled development of Millennium Park.
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Neshannock to act on new zoning map
The Neshannock Township supervisors will vote next month on a new zoning map and ordinance. That meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. July 16.
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State Senate looks at new DNA law
Emboldened by a Supreme Court ruling that it is constitutional to routinely do DNA testing of defendants before conviction at trial, the state Senate will vote later this month on a bill that would require suspects to submit DNA samples shortly after their arrest.
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TV show to feature local author
A Wilmington Township author will be featured Tuesday on a new Discovery Channel crime series. Former FBI agent and professor Jim Fisher will participate in the first episode of a new crime series, Deadly Devotions, that focuses on unusual subcultures and secret societies.
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On The Record: Today’s births and police items
