Lawrence County to buy former church next to courthouse

NEW CASTLE, Pa. – Lawrence County has committed to buying the former Second Presbyterian Church, 439 Countyline St., to house some county offices and expand parking.

County commissioners voted unanimously at their meeting Tuesday to buy the three-story building for $275,000 from Paul Lynch Investments. The building is next door to the courthouse The sale will not close for several weeks because Lynch, a Neshannock Township resident, is out of town.

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