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Photo contest winners announced
New Castle News November 9, 2018 Lawrence County Partners for Preservation, (LCPP), a local group of volunteers working to preserve,...

LCP4P
Nov 9, 20182 min read


Ideas From Ed: Power to the People!
Hello, restorers! This month, I thought I’d try something just a bit different, because I get a lot of questions about this topic — what...
Ed Petrus
Nov 1, 20187 min read


Ideas From Ed: That Rotten Stickin’-Out Thing
Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column. Along the underside of my...
Ed Petrus
Oct 1, 20183 min read


Ideas From Ed: Glazing in the Glass (It’s a Gas, Baby, Can You Dig it?)
Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column. Glazing in the glass (it’s a...
Ed Petrus
Sep 1, 20184 min read


“It’s in the Details” Photo Contest
Overview: Lawrence County is fortunate to have a beautiful selection of old buildings and structures, with many interesting architectural...

LCP4P
Aug 25, 20182 min read


Ideas From Ed: Not Afraid of a Little Hearth Work
Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column. I thought this month I’d show...
Ed Petrus
Aug 1, 20185 min read


Organization Forms In Response to HARB’s Destruction
New Castle City Council authorized the creation of the Historic Architecture Review Board, (HARB), in 2009. HARB was formed as an...

LCP4P
Jul 23, 20183 min read


Ideas From Ed: The Quick Cover-Up!
Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column. This month: The quick cover-up!...
Ed Petrus
Jul 1, 20182 min read


Ideas From Ed: Rope-A-Dope The Old Window
Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column. Many windows in older homes are...
Ed Petrus
Jun 1, 20186 min read


Ideas From Ed: Keepin’ it SMOOTH!
Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column. Have you ever wanted to paint an...
Ed Petrus
May 1, 20182 min read


Ideas From Ed: Teenee Tiny Ceiling Work
Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column. This month: Teenee Tiny Ceiling...
Ed Petrus
Apr 1, 20182 min read


Meet the Board of Directors
LAWRENCE COUNTY PARTNERS FOR PRESERVATION (LCPP) MEET THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DENISE GUTHERY: Denise was born and raised in New Castle,...

LCP4P
Mar 13, 20184 min read


Ideas From Ed: ABC Destroy The Rust!
Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column. This month: A – B – C – Destroy...
Ed Petrus
Mar 1, 20184 min read


Ideas From Ed: High-Tech Wallpaper Repair
Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column. This month: High-tech wallpaper...
Ed Petrus
Feb 1, 20183 min read


Ideas From Ed: The Stripper and the Wire Wheel
Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column. Sometimes, it’s a little thing...

LCP4P
Jan 15, 20183 min read


Historic Preservation Tax Credit Opening Date
PA HPTC Application Opening Date One final reminder that – Thursday, January 11, 2018 – was the opening application date for...

LCP4P
Jan 13, 20181 min read
Our Formation
Lawrence County Partners for Preservation, (LCPP), a new non-profit organization, was recently formed in New Castle. LCPP is committed to...

LCP4P
Oct 24, 20172 min read
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