radioNOVO News for New Castle/Youngstown/Butler/Hermitage 06-05-26

Good morning.The regional business community is facing sudden leadership uncertainty this morning as Forward Lawrence Chief Executive Officer Albert “Chip” Abramovic has resigned. Abramovic is stepping down to pursue other professional opportunities after spending just four months leading the county's chamber of commerce and economic development organization.Meanwhile, local families living in government-assisted housing will soon see financial relief. The Lawrence County Housing Authority has officially voted to increase monthly utility allowances for family units in New Castle and Ellwood City beginning July first to directly combat rising utility costs.And four brand-new community pickleball courts painted in local school colors are set to be officially dedicated this Saturday morning at Cioffi Field on North Cascade Street.For more news, download the radioNOVO app. I’m Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News, a service of Seven Mountains Media.