Nicholas Vercilla, New Castle News Journalist Profile

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No injuries reported in Shenango rollover crash

1 week ago | ncnewsonline.com | Nicholas Vercilla

No injuries were reported as a result of a vehicle rollover crash into a house in Shenango Township. Justin Data, assistant fire chief, said the crash occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. Thursday at the residence along Ellwood Road. kAms2E2 D2:5 E96 G69:4=6 DECF4< 2 EC66 `_ 766E 7C@> E96 9@FD6 7:CDE 367@C6 C@==:?8 @G6C :?E@ E96 9@FD6]k^AmkAmw6 D2:5 3@E9 E96 5C:G6C 2?5 A2DD6?86C :? E96 G69:4=6 C67FD65 EC62E>6?E] k^Am Story continues below video kAmw6 25565 2E =62DE EH@ A6@A=6 H6C6 :?
This week ahead: City council to open paving bids

1 week ago | ncnewsonline.com | Nicholas Vercilla

New Castle City Council will open 2025 paving bids this week. Bids will be opened and be sent for review by city engineers and legal counsel during a special meeting at 4:55 p.m. Thursday in council chambers at City Hall, 230 N. Jefferson St.kAmpE d A]>] E96 D2>6 52J[ E96C6 H:== 36 AF3=:4 962C:?8D[ 7@==@H65 3J 4@F?4:=’D C68F=2C 42F4FD >66E:?8 2E e A]>]k^Am kAm%96 AF3=:4 962C:?8D :?4=F56 E96 C6\A6E:E:@? @7 !2EC:4< |2DEC2?86=@ E@ G242E6 2 A@CE:@? @7 pF5=6J pG6?F6[ 7@==@H:?8 2? 6CC@C @?
Shenango to offer BC3 scholarship program

1 week ago | ncnewsonline.com | Nicholas Vercilla

To celebrate its relocation to Shenango Commons, Shenango Township is offering a scholarship program for Butler County Community College students. Township residents who plan to attend the BC3 branch can apply at shenangotownship.org or by calling (724) 658-4460 for the scholarship of up to $5,000. The scholarship is funded by the Shenango Township Economic Development Corporation. kAm“(6’C6 6I4:E65 E@ 92G6 E96> 96C6[ 2?5 :E’D E96 =62DE H6 42? 5@ E@ 96=A E96>[” D2:5 $FA6CG:D@C qC2?5@?
School roundup: Neshannock warns of fraudulent Venmo account

1 week ago | ncnewsonline.com | Nicholas Vercilla

The Neshannock Township School District is reminding residents to only make payments to its official Venmo account. The district’s official account is @neshannock, with the last four digits 5714. A fraudulent account had been requesting funds, which the district would never do. kAm%96 D49@@= 3@2C5 C64@8?:K65 D:IE9\8C256 DEF56?ED qC@5J z:>>6= 2?5 ~=:G:2 s6(:EE 7@C =625:?8 2 <:?56C82CE6? C625:?8 6?C:49>6?E AC@8C2> 2?5 E96:C =6256CD9:A :?
Municipal roundup: Mahoning applies for state sewer grant

1 week ago | ncnewsonline.com | Nicholas Vercilla

Mahoning Township supervisors will apply for up to $500,000 in PA Small Water and Sewer Program grant funding Tuesday. The funding comes with a 15-percent match, equalling $75,000. kAm%96 DFA6CG:D@CD H2?E E@ FA8C256 7:G6 E@H?D9:A AF>A DE2E:@?D 2?5 EH@ AF>A DE2E:@?D :? E96 >2:? H2DE6H2E6C EC62E>6?E A=2?E[ H9:49 H@F=5 4@DE Scge[_`f]k^Am kAm$FA6CG:D@CD 28C665 E@ 2AA=J 7@C Sd_[___ :?
Laurel instructor wins state agricultural teacher award

1 week ago | ncnewsonline.com | Nicholas Vercilla

A Laurel High School agriculture instructor is outstanding in her field. Laura Palmer was named one of four 2025 Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher Award winners from the Pennsylvania Association of Agricultural Educators. Palmer, who is also the school’s FFA advisor, won the award for the western region. kAm“t2C?:?8 E9:D 2H2C5 >62?D E96 H@C=5 E@ >6] p8C:4F=EFC6 92D 925 2 AC@7@F?5 :>A24E @? >J =:76[ 2?5 :E’D ECF=J 2?
County superintendents call foul over cyber charter costs

1 week ago | ncnewsonline.com | Nicholas Vercilla

Add Laurel and Shenango to the growing list of public districts upset over tuition costs for students attending outside charter schools. Leonard Rich, superintendent of the Laurel School District, said in a letter to The News that the current charter school funding formula is detrimental to public school districts, particularly rural ones like Laurel.
Locals trying to navigate tariffs, market challenges

1 week ago | meadvilletribune.com | Nicholas Vercilla

Uncertainty over the stock market and tariffs is already affecting how regional officials and businesses operate and respond. Eugene Gabriel, a financial adviser who also manages the New Castle city workers pension fund, believes the economy is still strong despite an uneven week on Wall Street. Others, like Lawrence County Commissioner Chris Sainato, are concerned about the tariffs’ long-term effects. kAm!C6D:56?E s@?2=5 %CF>A 2??@F?465 E2C:77D[ D@>6 @7 E96> C64:AC@42=[ 5FC:?8 2 46C6>@?J @?
Students tackle global politics at Model UN

2 weeks ago | ncnewsonline.com | Nicholas Vercilla

Westminster College turned into a replica United Nations on Wednesday at its 15th annual high school conference. This year’s conference simulated the UN’s General Assembly’s First Committee, Third Committee, the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Security Council. More than 250 high schoolers from 21 schools spread across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia attended the conference, including 20 from Neshannock, eight from Wilmington and seven from New Castle.
Locals trying to navigate tariffs, market challenges

2 weeks ago | ncnewsonline.com | Nicholas Vercilla

Uncertainty over the stock market and tariffs are already affecting how Lawrence County officials and businesses operate and respond. Eugene Gabriel, a financial advisor who also manages the New Castle city worker’s pension fund, believes the economy is still strong despite an uneven week on Wall Street. Others like county Lawrence County Commissioner Chris Sainato are concerned about the tariff’s long-term effects.