HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania legislator envisions a 1% add-on to the state sales tax as a potential revenue solution for cash-strapped communities with a high count of tax-exempt properties.
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The committee announced the plan for how counties of all sizes will be able to request their portion of the historic $7.5 million investment o…
PITTSBURGH — Three people are in custody of Pittsburgh police after burglaries to gun shops in Lawrence and Mercer counties on Monday.
Shenango Township police are investigating whether break-ins at Duke’s Sport Shop on Route 422 early Sunday and at a Mercer gun store on Monda…
The New Castle Area School District officially has two new police officers.
Tension among members of the Mohawk Area School Board was mounting at its public meetings April 9 and 17 over spending for and construction of…
Pennsylvania awards $200M to expand high-speed internet access, and a lot more is on the way. But the looming end of a federal program that he…
New Castle City Council will consider bidding on the Cascade Galleria property during its auction next week.
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A pair of giant pandas will soon make the journey from China to the U.S., where they will be cared for at the San Diego Zoo. It's all part of an ongoing conservation partnership between the two nations. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Al…
Two Broadway shows celebrating the origins of sonic creativity — the musical “Hell’s Kitchen” fueled by Alicia Keys songs, and the play “Stereophonic” about a ’70s rock band at the edge of stardom — each earned a leading 13 Tony Awa…
SLIPPERY ROCK — Slippery Rock University will conduct its 2024 spring commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday at the Morrow Field House.
CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS — A class ring lost 55 years ago in a gravel pit has found its way back to its owner — thanks to a Facebook post.
Spring is often described as a time of renewal and beauty, with flowers blooming and trees budding. However, spring flowers and budding trees also cause higher pollen counts, and for those with asthma, higher pollen counts can bring…
Taylor Swift continues to dominate in the week following the release of her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The 31-track album has hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, tying Swift with Jay-Z for second-most No. 1 album…
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House Democrats will vote to save Speaker Mike Johnson’s job should some Republican lawmaker…
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangero…
Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up at many college campuses after the…
Within three or four years, thousands of self-driving tractor-trailers are expected to trav…
The City of New Castle will not place a bid on the Cascade Galleria during its auction this …
The FBI says scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year. An FBI re…
Two Broadway shows celebrating the origins of sonic creativity — the musical “Hell’s Kitchen…
New Beaver Borough has been offered a 100-acre plot of land.
SHANKSVILLE — Volunteers from 11 groups began planting trees and shrubs Friday at Flight 93 …
WASHINGTON — Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
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- A look at the protests of the war in Gaza that have emerged at U.S. colleges
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- Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, an FBI report says
- Pair of giant pandas set to travel from China to San Diego Zoo under conservation partnership
- 'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' lead Tony Award nominations, shows honoring creativity's spark
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Gridiron — High school football
The landscape of Lawrence County football will look a little bit different for the 2024 season.
The Bongivengo coaching legacy continues.
The WPIAL’s top executive said discipline for Mohawk High School only extends to the varsity football program.
The Mohawk High School football team is on probation.
Editorials
THERE is an old saying, “When all else fails, read the instructions.” Read moreEditorial by The (Sharon) Herald: When all else fails, read the instructions before casting your ballot
It seems unlikely that the Supreme Court will embrace Donald Trump’s outrageous claim that as a former president he enjoys absolute immunity f… Read moreEditorial by The Los Angeles Times | Only dictators have immunity from criminal acts while in power
The interests of farmers and insights of wildlife experts should be at the table as Pennsylvania moves forward with plans to significantly inc… Read morePa. solar energy initiative requires important 'balancing act'
From state capitols to Washington, D.C., lawmakers are scrambling to come up with regulations that can protect kids from the potential harms o… Read moreEditorial by The Los Angeles Times | Social media companies refuse to safeguard kids. It’s up to lawmakers now
When headlines sound the dangers and social upheaval of unfettered immigration at the southern border, the rest of the story gets lost. Read moreEditorial by The Mankato (Minnesota) Free Press | Immigration: Migrant workers help employers, economy
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt has an impossible task, restoring trust in elections that should never have been broken. Read moreEditorial by The (Sunbury) Daily Item | Take time to digest state's election safety nets
There were community members. There was art. There were networking opportunities. There were speeches, awards and raffles. Read moreNew Castle News editorial: Oneness promotes unity, celebrates success
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Eric Sccicchitano covers Harrisburg and other state issues for CNHI newspapers in New Castle, Sharon, Meadville, Johnstown and Sunbury. Follow him on Twitter @ericshick11. Email him at erics@cnhi.com.