Federal money to bring jobs, businesses to Lawrence Co.

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County received $1.25 million for two projects meant to bring in businesses and jobs.

U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire, D-4th, delivered the money, which he secured in the final budget passed by Congress in December, to county commissioners today at Steelite International.

Steelite, a company that distributes plates and stemware for restaurants and hotel chains, is the lone business in Millennium Park off Pulaski Road.

The money includes $500,000 for the park, which will be used to develop sewers on 100 acres of the 500-acre development, said Linda Nitch of the Lawrence County Economic Development Corp.

The park, which except for 88 acres is owned by the LCEDC, was established in 2001 for high-technology businesses, Nitch said. She said it is also attractive to warehousing and distribution companies because of its proximity to highways.

For the complete story, see Thursday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com.