Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in roads with high priority
Deteriorating Rose Point 'Iron Bridge' in Slippery Rock Township
Fred Yeager says the aging township-owned bridge near Rose Point Park Campground is scaring off customers and vendors, with weight limits dropping. The bridge is on the 2027-2030 transportation plan, but construction isn't expected until around 2030-2031, and the county can't legally spend its bridge fund on township bridges.
Liquid Fuels Road Funding for Municipalities
Now that South New Castle Borough has merged into Shenango Township, the township wants the county to effectively double its liquid fuel road allocation, arguing the state gave it no real incentive for consolidating. The former borough's hillside roads are badly eroded and most will be resurfaced this year.