County News Links

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Ramaley, Perretta-Rosepink headed to trial - BCT

DeWeese rips former aide who claims he knew of bonuses - BCT

Bills approved by the Legislature - P/G

Ex-aide implicates DeWeese on bonuses - P/G

DeWeese's constituents indifferent to scandal link - P/G

FINANCIAL FUTURE: Law helps keep local tax dollars secure - NCN

City considers concession agreement - NCN

Official: Dems make demands for local debate - ECL

DeWeese knew bonuses were for campaign work, former aide testifies

Poll: Altmire leading Hart for 4th District seat - BCT

Manzo says DeWeese knew and approved of bonuses to staffers - BCT

Legislative staffers testify on campaign work -P/G

Civil War veteran pulled from tomb - NCN

Ramaley begins preliminary hearing - ECL

Counties' voter rolls swell at last minute - BCT

4 more waive hearings in Bonusgate - P/G

County probation officers function in cramped quarters - NCN

Axion Power gets $1.2M grant - NCN

Democrats telling staffers steer clear of campaign efforts in wake of scandal - P/G

Major issues unresolved in Pa. Senate's last three days - P/G

Cascade Center at the Riverplex offers big-city elegant ambience - Vindy

Bonusgate hearings rake up political stink - BCT

Bonusgate hearing goes forward

Witnesses for bonusgate hearing named

Phoenix House developer prepared to sue those who 'interfered' with contract' - ECL

Damage may never be totaled - ECL

Russo officially back on council - NCN

Valley View Downs' financing in jeopardy - ECL

Halfway house proposal rejected by state - ECL

No, or Hell, no : Murphy, Altmire follow constituents calls, vote against bailout

Pastors plan challenge to IRS rule

Judge will decide if panel meetings should stop for now - Vindy

Russos council appointment delayed - NCN

Education union to back fired teacher - NCN

Bill has process for recalling officials - Vindy

Bartolomeo still without her teaching license - ECL

No new funding for commission study - ECL

Lawrence Co. seeks to limit spending - Vindy

AG says grand jury has more work in Pa. bonus case - BCT

'Bonusgate' charges put off - P/G

Senate GOP leader says turnpike lease is dead for this year - AP

Air returns to normal after waste plant fire - Vindy

Centaur reaffirms interest in local project - NCN

Fuming Trump criticizes Rendell over casino move

State official expects delay on racino plan - Vindy

Calls mounting to reopen state budget - P/G

RESIDENTS FLEE Hazardous waste plant fire forces evacuation - ECL

IN THE DARK - NCN

State of emergency declared Lawrence Co. commissioners look to state, feds for help after storm - ECL

Teen driving limits advance - P/G

County wont allow passive electioneering- NCN

Mother sues state lockup over sons fatal fall - NCN

Lawrence County Jail sued New Galilee woman files federal lawsuit over son's death, claims negligence - ECL

Borough council approves halfway house resolution - ECL

Ellwood City Council opposes halfway house - ECL

Poole: Wayne Twp. regrets lack of zoning - ECL

Police called to weekend Republican rally - NCN

Democrats struggle to keep state House - P/G

Price tag for govt. study commission doubled - ECL

County GOP leaders battle one another - NCN

Republicans moving campaign headquarters - NCN

Feds reject tolls on I-80, congressman says - H P/N

No tolls on Interstate 80, federal government says - T/R

Pa. House GOP's use of computer investigated - P/G

Sick offices in Government Center - ECL

Commissioners search for illness-inducer - Vindy

Ad urging write-in candidates questioned - Vindy

New Castle finance department investigated - Vindy

House Democrats sued to halt using public funds for 'Bonusgate' defense - P/G

Bonusgate probe intensifies; this time on GOP side - Harrisburg Patriot News

Lawrence commissioners investigate sick building - Vindy

Ellwood City location discovers tainted kerosene - BCT

Corbett says next Bonusgate arrests could come soon - NCN

Where did nonprofit's money go, legislator demands - T/R

Valley View Downs backers gather for rally - New Castle News

City suspends worker, turns probe over to DA - New Castle News

Rally for Valley - Eric Poole, Ledger Staff

Planners OK post office annex move - NCN

THIN ICE: High price of road salt could melt local budgets - NCN

SICK BUILDING? Probation offices moving temporarily - NCN

Council taking applications for Orellis seat - NCN

Study panel prepares schedule - NCN

Specter's town hall meeting: Questions hit close to home - ECL

Council OKs five-year police pact - NCN

Rally to support Valley View Downs - NCN

McCAIN'S RUNNING MATE: Sarah Palin the Joan of Arc of Alaska politics - NCN

McCain's vice president pick gets raves

Dems kick off campaign in region - T/R

Popular in Alaska, Gov. Palin's a gamble for McCain - T/R

Protesters among Obama crowd - BCT

About 8,000 turn out for Obama rally - BCT

McCain picks female governor to be running mate - NCN

McCain to announce pick for vice president today - T/R

Pa. city council member resigns - Vindy

Chet Orelli leaving city council, his job and the state - NCN

County explores workers health complaints - NCN

Obama, Biden coming to Beaver County; tickets available today - BCT

Sen. Joseph Biden has connections to New Castle - NCN

Obama, Biden to make Beaver their first campaign stop - NCN

Warning Amish about kerosene isn't easy - P/G

Education association defends Bartolomeo - NCN

Bartolomeo's replacement named - BCT

Ridge VP speculation continues

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Petrella replaces Ramaley on ballot - NCN

Petrella wins Ramaley's candidacy - ECL

Study commission will continue to spring - NCN

Board suspends kindergarten teacher - NCN

Teacher suspended EC school board denies leave of absence for LaGrotta's sister - ECL

Jason Petrella nominated for state Senate post - NCN

County gets funds for pair of projects - NCN

Drive still alive to reduce state Legislature - P/G

Casino delays stall property tax cuts

Gaming board's deal with ex-director assailed - P/G

Skyrocketing salt prices trouble for municipalities - ECL

A Catholic case against Barack - T/R

Pa. Republican House staffers receive subpoenas

Probe zeros in on House Republican staffers - T/R

State committee plans phone poll to pick nominee - BCT

McCain Gives GE Workers Pep Talk - Erie Times

Police seek garbage can money - NCN

Centaur closer to securing license - NCN

Beaver County nonprofit closes in wake of ex-director's charges - BCT

House Republicans see some caucus staff subpoenaed - P/G

LaValle used work time to campaign for Veon - P/G

Centaur: We are not pulling our slots application - BCT

Senator's wife charged with theft - P/G

Centaur gets some good news - NCN

Beaver County dems pick Spanik to run - ECL

Revenue from cell towers may be lost - ECL

Centaur Gaming not withdrawing application - ECL

LATEST HEADLINES: LaValle's wife charged; good news for Centaur? - NCN

Democrats pick Petrella - NCN

Study group aims at November - NCN

LaGrotta released from house arrest - ECL

Petrella nominated to replace Ramaley - ECL

Darla LaValle charged with theft - ECL

DeWeese getting advice from longtime GOP adviser - T/R

Orie, Fumo find common ground on revising slots law - P/G

Board wants money information from Centaur - NCN

Dems to nominate Ramaley replacement - ECL

Casino proposal expected on ballot in Ohio - P/G

BC3 dedicates Lawrence County site; some 4-year programs to be offered - P/G

Harness track developer looks for new money - BCT

Casino foes urge halt in licensing - P/G

Chairmen to interview Senate hopefuls - NCN

Slots license process proceeding - NCN

Investigators interviewing GOP staffers - T/R

Is Valley View Downs sunk? - BCT

Lawrence casino imperiled - P/G

FARM CONTROVERSY: Zoning board to consider Neshannock property - NCN

Gibbons adds demand for DeWeese to resign - ECL

VALLEY VIEW DONE? Local offiicials says Centaur down but not out - NCN

Authority gets HUDs approval - NCN

Gibbons, White also call for DeWeese to quit - BCT

Track may have hit wall - ECL

Treasurer says tax outreach tour a learning experience - NCN

Sainato wants DeWeese to stay in post; Gibbons wants him out - NCN

Corbett urged to decide on GOP charges by fall - T/R

Seven step up for Senate seat - ECL

Teacher put to the test - ECL

Rendell delivers $5 million for city improvements - NCN

Another top Democrat calls on DeWeese to quit - P/G

DeWeese losing support of House Democrats - T/R

Allegedly illegal Democratic e-mails 'waste' of taxes - T/R

Judge throws out Audino's complaint - NCN

RAMALEY: Representative calls it quits - NCN

Work set to begin on Grant Street Bridge - NCN

BREAKING NEWS:Study commission challenge tossed out of court - NCN

Ramaley quits Senate race amid charges - P/G

Ramaley out - BCT

Senate contenders: Whos in, whos out - BCT

Ramaley ends bid for 47th District - ECL

Government study panel wrestling with details - NCN

Young Republicans to meet - NCN

Senate candidate Sean Ramaley drops out of the race - NCN

Ramaley drops out of state Senate race - ECL

Proposed bill would allow recall of officials - NCN

Member asks court to halt study panel - NCN

OUR OPINION: Orelli hangs on - NCN

Hearing set for 12 accused in bonus scandal - P/G

Bonusgate defendants have Oct. 7 court date - BCT

Court date set in legislative bonus scandal - ECL

Gibbons plans state amendment for recalling officials - ECL

DEAR READER: Study commission stumbles back to work - NCN

City police officer Robert Lepore dies - NCN

Dont set garbage out early - NCN

Countys study commission resumes work - NCN

Centaur credit ranked negatively - NCN

NEW LOCAL: Concession stands burglarized - NCN

Felasco back in Pennsylvania to serve parole - NCN

League of Women Voters violated election law, Lawrence board says - Vindy

Police: 2 killed in Beaver Falls home - ECL

Federal grand jury will review Felasco's records - NCN

U.S. Attorneys Office wants Felascos records - NCN **BREAKING NEWS**

Public comment offered against change - NCN

Study commission debates government change - NCN

District attorney says League violated election code - NCN

GETTING IT RIGHT - Vindy

Sweet Deal? County property going for $185 - ECL

County offers lots for $100 - NCN

Ordinance limits acting department heads - NCN

New Castle clinic meets zoning requirements - Vindy

Study Commission favors home-rule for county - ECL

Government study commission to recommend change - NCN

City to look at selling sewers - NCN

City considers moving police station - NCN

New Castle seeks plans for police station study - Vindy

Jameson CEO set to retire - NCN

County awaits decision on slots - NCN

Parade will honor national sports figures from New Castle - Vindy

Treasurer will offer local sites for payments - NCN

Firearms rules questioned after shooting - ECL

VA keeps denying assistance to veteran - NCN

Rendell says vote unlikely on lease of turnpike - P/G

Altmire sits and waits for results - BCT

Altmire still withholding endorsement - ECL

Police look for man in child-luring incidents - ECL

Construction continues on community college - NCN

Government study panel reviewing options - NCN

Job agency director charged - NCN

Jail gets good report card from state - NCN

Racino wins zoning variances - Vindy

County investing tax money earlier - NCN

Government study will go forward - NCN

OUR OPINION: New structure for county government? - NCN

Spanish group bids $12.8 billion for turnpike lease - P/G

Pa. officials to debate offer of $12.8B to lease turnpike - Vindy

Spanish Group hig bidder on Turnpike Lease - BCT

New castle burglaries |April/May - Vindy

New Castle officials see rise in burglaries - Vindy

Casino could strain safety - ECL

Contract for authority director questioned - NCN

No dissent as public talks about proposed casino - NCN

Possible funding glitch is the only dark cloud of the day - NCN

Even the priest gives his blessing to casino P/G

Townships to apply for grant funding - Vindy

Hearing consensus: Grant slots license - Vindy

Outpouring of support for track plans - ECL

$450M in financing depends on quick receipt of slots license - ECL

Legislature honors fallen Pa. firefighter - Vindy

Centaur: Partners withdrawal wont hurt project - NCN

Supervisors OK plan for Centaur track/casino - NCN

Living Treasures Animal Park in midst of $300,000 expansion - P/G

Lawrence officials OK plan for landlords - Vindy

Track hearing draws 30 speakers - ECL

Clyde suffers heart attack - ECL

Beaver County Commissioners support home rule initiative - ECL

Commissioners plan to approve vacancy factor NCN

Mayor (EC) suffers heart attack - NCN

Coach's ethics error almost tags out New Castle High School - P/G

Citys pension fund continues to drop - NCN

Valley View Downs hearing rescheduled - Vindy

OMG, Frdm tchr :( on tek tok - BCT

Public hearing to target Pa. slot license - Vindy

County officials report on checks and balances - NCN

Officials clear hurdle for track - ECL

Designed to be a 'destination' - ECL

Voters didn't come close to expected turnout - ECL

Superdelegate Altmire not ready to commit - ECL

Clinton crushed Obama in western Pennsylvania - ECL

Remaley, Vogel to battle in 47th Senate district - ECL

OUR OPINION: On second thought, we don't endorse Ramaley - NCN

Teen goes on Internet to rebut drug charges - NCN

Local officials analyze candidates - ECL

Ramaley won't talk about finance probe - ECL

Two Republicans vying for Senate seat - NCN

Remaley, Petrella compete in race for Senate - NCN

Housing authority names director - NCN

Authority audit has no takers - NCN

Group: Crack down on animal abuse - ECL

Rendell says bids nearing on pike lease - PG

Local officials turn out - ECL

Council to talk about plans for new bridge - Vindy

County to borrow $2.23 million for energy project - NCN

Checks to legislators probed - PG

Energy project's savings growing - ECL

Ex-Allegheny executive Jim Roddey visits panel - NCN

Variance approved for hotel, truck stop - ECL

Rendell has final say on 'pork barrel'projects - PG

Lawsuit against district proceeds - NCN

Details of guns-for-drugs case released - NCN

Plans to honor fallen soldier with boat launch move forward - ECL

Bank turns building over to city group - NCN

PennDOT unveils $425M construction season plans - ECL

County population still dwindling - ECL

BRACING FOR VOTES - ECL

New Castle mayor loses his wife to cancer - NCN

Rendell proposes closer examination of slots license applicants - PG

Working-class white men hold key in Pa. vote - ECL

Track ready to talk slots - ECL

City firemen train for swift-water rescue - NCN

Zambelli suing fireworks designer, Pyrotecnico firm - NCN

Health care dispute brings problems - NCN

Centaur gets OK from planners - NCN

Grant Street Bridge to be replaced - NCN

Lawrence Co. racing track, casino plan moves along - Vindy

Fireworks giants at war over designer - Trib

Renters squeezed, too - ECL

Councilman opposes retaining Cialella - NCN

City probes parking operations - NCN

Lawrence County energy contract approved - ECL

Prothonotary wants to keep workers - NCN

County to make buildings energy-efficient - NCN

Pedestrian signals - Vindy

Energy- efficient plan for county - Vindy

Controller's motto fits job racked by scandal - ECL

Prothonotary: Courts would stall - ECL

New Castle airport to receive funding for runway repairs - ECL

Surplus expected from energy project - ECL

Contract work goes to county employees - NCN

Eckles offers Neshannock lower rate on project NCN

Mayor to appoint acting public works director - NCN

'Chameleon bandit' hunted by FBI - PG

Appeals Court denies LaGrotta immunity in Hillview Manor case

READY TO GO: Newly elected officials sworn in

Mastrangelo 'good' picks some department heads

Seneca Valley students use spare change to help change a child's life - P/G

Looking ahead: Development outlook good - ECL

Former candidate drops her bid for new election - Vindy

Case to nullify election dismissed - ECL

LaGrotta to face trial in February

Standoff ends with man's arrest - Vindy

Girl Scout plans to build skateboarding park - Vindy

Word of mouth - ECL

Man arrested after standoff

Woman who reported armed robbery becomes suspect - ECL

Commissioner Ed Fosnaught leaves office with fond memories - ECL

Pennsylvania State Police take applications for citizen's academy - Vindy

3 arrested in robbery at Wal-Mart - Vindy

Lawrence Housing panel weighs using outside agency for help - Vindy

Lawrence budget reflects savings - Vindy

College to expand - Vindy

County Budget: No tax increase - ECL

Housing Authority may look at outside management team

City officials cut spending, income in '08' budget

Union says goodbye to Supervisor Kevin Guinaugh

Mark Mangino named AP's coach of the year

County man charged in crime spree

Friends help local man, 86, after he goes to jail

Lawrence Co. receives 2 Pittsburgh 250 Grassroots Community Connections Projects grants - P/G

Lawrence County to extend enterprise zone bounds - Vindy

Morabito announces as Gibbons challenger - ECL

People in Need provides support services - ECL

LaGrotta collecting unemployment benefits - ECL

Vet's groups to pursue flag holder theft case - Vindy

After mix up, county study panel now has it's 11 elected members - Vindy

McConnel's Mill mining raises concerns - ECL

Accused grave robber attempts suicide

College chooses new president - Vindy

Cranberry Police seek to break burglary ring - P/G

Vogler amused by poll results - ECL

Westminster College names new president

Smoke fills Troutman's basement

Morabitoto seek Pa. House seat - Vindy

Winter storm blankets area with 6 inches of snow

Pa. man convicted of attempted homicide - Vindy

Appeals board says no to methadone clinic

Volant man found guilty in child's beating

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Officials: Lawrence jail needs new control panel - Vindy

I-80 Toll application sent back for details - Vindy

HOLIDAY TRADITION - ECL

FBI involved in robbery investigation - ECL

Man faces trial in child beating case

Government study commission needs 2 more members - Vindy

Poole: Stolen metal not stopping girls - ECL

EC company creates energy efficient lights - ECL

DeSalvo released by Yankees

Robber hits Neshannock bank

Board's new policy grounds Yerage

Westminster football great Harold Davis dies

5 Slippery Rock U. students face trial in armed robbery - P/G

2 stole vets flag holders in New Castle, cops say - Vindy

Attorney added to Lawrence County case list - Vindy

Drug bust burns up finances - ECL

Snowplow driver helps end alleged theft ring

Housing Authority requires major overhaul

Community rallies to aid terminally ill baby - ECL

2 Accused of taking veteran's markers - ECL

No property tax hikes planned for Ellwood City budget - ECL

House OKs revision to open records law - ECL

New Castle board to reinstate travel

Couple charged in theft of 350 bronze grave markers - P/G

I-80 toll opponents pin hopes on hearing - Vindy

Sharing to save - ECL

Lawmakers receive raise - ECL

Campbell earns bulldog award

Man withdraws gun case guilty plea

DEP charges New Castle plant with being in violation - ECL

Tax anticipation loan cut in half for 2008 - ECL

Subdivision request fees may increase - ECL

Car strikes man in parking lot

Man robbed at gunpoint

Hunter's stray bullet enters woman's home

Bizarre Crash downtown

Sheriff deputies hurt in crash

Man accused of flashing Amish kids

New Castle man charged in robbery

Lawrence to proceed with study commission - Vindy

Government study to begin work in 10 days - ECL

EC area project first for gas line repairs - ECL

Water line breaks on North Hill

How did Donna Donati become NC board president

State Senators write Feds: no I-80 tolling - P/G

State bans sewer tap-ins for several municipalities

Weekend gathering creates board discord

Resident questions teacher's legal status

New Castle Firm's balloons to appear in Super Bowl commercial

School board members go back to school

Judge gives OK to hike wage tax

Firefighters respond to two suspicious blazes - Vindy

Taxes will not increase in Lawrence - Vindy

No property tax increase in county budget - ECL

Commissioners propose budget with no tax increase

State House passes open records legislation - ECL

Losing candidate says election violated laws - ECL

County completes write in count

Elections results being certified - ECL