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Friday, November 13, 2026

Lawrence County

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Less favorable than communities in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

More favorable than communities in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Work from home

13.4%2024

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Code Enforcement

Resident urges stricter enforcement after long‑term motorhome and debris complaint

A resident told council a neighbor’s 32‑foot, 11‑foot‑high motorhome and other vehicles have been on private property for nine to ten months and said code enforcement awarded a citation only for the motorhome; he asked council to clarify enforcement responsibilities.

New Castle — Oct 27, 2026

Council to move forward with demolition of Carousel building after structural review

Oct 27, 2026

Public speakers back proposed Art District as downtown revitalization effort

Oct 27, 2026

Council approves a package of resolutions including park change orders, property sales and contract extensions

Oct 27, 2026

Council rejects added architectural charges on park design contract after debate over approvals and funding

Oct 27, 2026

Procurement

Council approves $8.09 million contract for 2026 city demolition project

Oct 27, 2026

Contracts Procurement

Council debates Aiken refuse contract extension terms and towing-ordinance revisions

Oct 22, 2026

Capital Projects

City park contract change orders raise final price to $654,904.10; ARPA discussed as funding source

Oct 22, 2026

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What stands out in Lawrence County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Lawrence County with communities in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2025, Lawrence County was less favorable than communities in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on drug overdose deaths.

2nd percentile · 2025 · County Health Rankings, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Oct 27New Castle City Council meeting for Oct. 22Contract approved and procurement to proceed.Oct 22New Castle City Council caucus meetingNo awards made; bids recorded and matter referred for staff/counsel review.Oct 22Salary Board Meeting 10/21/2026Resolution 27 approved Oct 21Commissioners Meeting 10/20/2026All recorded motions passed by roll call; procurement award tabled.

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