SHARON – Police are looking for a man who runs a Sharon organization for troubled youths in connection with sex charges involving a minor.

BY DAN IRWIN

If you and your family are looking for a fun night out that comes at no cost, the New Castle Downtown YMCA has you covered.

Linda K. Whitesell has never given up hope that her daughter will somehow be found, whether she is dead or alive.

Since taking office three weeks ago, Mayor Chris Frye has been busy between meeting with local agencies and looking for ways to move the city forward, but says he's still reachable to residents of the city.

Lawyers representing a former Edinburg man accused in the stabbing death of 8-year-old Mark "Markie" Edward Mason Jr. met with Lawrence County District Attorney Joshua Lamancusa on Friday behind closed doors. 

Time is the most important thing you can put between a suicidal person and his ending his life, a mental health expert told New Castle Area School District teachers.

A waste management consultant for the City of New Castle presented a detailed explanation to New Castle City Council about garbage collection services that are set to begin in April.

The New Castle Area School Board was treated to the sounds of music at Tuesday’s meeting as a group of students displayed their singing talents.

The New Castle Zoning Board of Appeals denied Human Service Center's appeal to open a fairview lodge on North Mercer Street due to its  belief the center was in front of the incorrect board at Wednesday's meeting.

Attendance at Pearson Park has dropped in the winter months, but activity has not.

Workers from the city of New Castle’s Public Works department took advantage of mild temperatures Thursday to apply cold patch to potholes in downtown streets.

State Rep. Chris Sainato, D-Lawrence, announced that 10 fire and EMS companies in his district will be receiving $133,859 in state grants for training, equipment and other operating costs.

The Pennsylvania CareerLink® Lawrence County, currently located at 102 Margaret St., New Castle, will be moving to the Central Building, 101 S. Mercer St. in downtown New Castle in early spring 2020.

The Shenango Area School District has entered into a four-year collective bargaining agreement with its teachers union.

Taylor Renee Foley was transported from Mercer County jail to New Castle on Wednesday to hear charges read against her in a suspected heroin possession and overdose case that was reported inside the Lawrence County jail.

A Bessemer man is in the Lawrence County jail, accused of firing a gun at a woman’s car following an argument.

A North Hill man accused of trying to steal copper pipe from a basement is in the Lawrence County jail on burglary and drug-related charges.

The Lawrence County commissioners have made appointments to several local and regional boards.

A New Castle native turned 104 years old this month, and what is even more impressive — she still plays the piano.

The fate of the former First Merit Building remains in limbo as the building’s owner gave an update to New Castle City Council during its Tuesday night caucus meeting.

A group of individuals and local entities are joining forces to apply for a television show aimed at the revitalization an entire town.

A program to transport senior citizens to grocery stores and farm markets will continue this year in Lawrence County with the help of a contribution approved by the county commissioners.

HARRISBURG — Legislation sponsored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) that would amend the Sunshine Act to require a public agency to post public meeting agendas no later than 24 hours prior to the start of a meeting passed the House.

When Geoff Measel and his friends started Super Brew more than a decade ago, none of them ever thought the event would grow into what it has become.

Geoff Measel, organizer of Super Brew, stands in the back bar at the Crane Room Loft wearing a commemorative T-shirt and holding a mug that will be given to ticket holders. The event, Super Brew XI, enters its second decade and has raised more than $500,000 for charity.

Mayor Chris Frye, middle, flips through the City of New Castle’s 2020 budget while in talks with New Castle City Council about his proposed amendments. Councilwoman MaryAnne Gavrile, left, Councilman Tim Fulkerson, top right, and city solicitor Ted Saad, right, are also pictured.

Mayor Chris Frye and New Castle City Council presented their amendments to the 2020 adopted budget at their Tuesday night caucus meeting.

The Lawrence County Salary Board created a few new positions Tuesday and granted some wage increases, but at no more expense to the taxpayers.

A Job Fair and Training Expo is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at PA CareerLink, located at 102 Margaret St., New Castle.

More than 50 people turned out Monday morning to Kennedy Square despite brisk temperatures for a Freedom Walk to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

Elder Vogel Jr. announced Tuesday that he will seek a fourth four-year term in the state Senate this year.

A packed Shenango Township Municipal Building on Thursday heard the economic pros and voiced their concerns during a public hearing over a proposed underground mine. 

The chairwoman of the Home Rule Commission stepped down from the commission during Friday night’s meeting, which caused the remaining members to conduct a vote to seek a replacement.

State Rep. Parke Wentling is partnering with state Sen. Dan Laughlin and the office of U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey to honor local Cold War Era veterans.

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