Recent News
- Sylvan Heights Hiring Grounds Keepers
- New Castle Spending Report for 2021 – ACT 13
- New Castle Announces 2023 Investment in City Paving
- City Moves To Partner The NCCDC With New Visions
- Lawrence County is excited to launch Link Up Lawrence
- Aiken Refuse Welcome Letter
- New Castle City Officials and City Groups to Partner on New Castle Cleanup Initiative
- Drinking Water Status – East Palestine Train Derailment
- Aiken Refuse FAQs for 2023
- Christmas Tree Pickup
Grants for Lawrence County Small Businesses!
July 9, 2020
The Wolf administration’s GRANT PROGRAM for small businesses effected by Covid-19 and the Business Closure Orders is NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. Please make sure that your Lawrence County small businesses with revenue of $1 million or less and 25 or fewer FT …
Posted in City News
City Hall Reopening June 15, 2020
June 1, 2020

In lieu of the authorization by Governor Wolf’s office for Lawrence County to enter the GREEN PHASE we will reopen CITY HALL on Monday June 15, 2020 for our regular Hours of Operation. Most departments will be Appointment Only. Our Part We …
Posted in City News
Sylvan Heights Golf Course Now Open
May 1, 2020
NOTICE: Sylvan Heights Golf Course will reopen to the public at 8:00 am on Friday, May 1, 2020 with adjusted operating hours Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. All golf …
Posted in Parks & Recreation
Property Tax Deadline April 30
April 16, 2020
The discount period for property tax payments has NOT been extended, this deadline is still April 30th. All payments must be postmarked by April 30th to receive credit for the discount period. The payment plan for property taxes has been …
Posted in City News
The City of New Castle’s garbage collection will end on Tuesday March 31, 2020
March 30, 2020

The City of New Castle’s garbage collection will end on Tuesday March 31, 2020. The City will be collecting garbage on the following days. If you currently put your garbage out Sunday night for Monday pick up, or Monday night …
Posted in City News, Garbage & Waste
Rising Up Across America
March 30, 2020
The most amazing thing about our nation is the fighting spirit that arises when we have a communal need. This spirit crosses ethnic lines, political lines and especially state lines. We may fight amongst ourselves like brothers and sisters but …
Posted in Celebrate New Castle, City News
Lawrence County has coronavirus testing for severe cases at UPMC Jameson
March 27, 2020
Jameson Hospital From The Times Lawrence County has four confirmed cases of COVID-19. County residents seeking testing for the novel coronavirus can be tested in-county at UPMC, but only in severe circumstances. Lawrence County has four confirmed cases of COVID-19. …
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Reporting Non-Compliant COVID-19 Business Closures
March 23, 2020
To report a non-compliant business during the COVID-19 outbreak, please contact New Castle police at our Non-Emergency number 724-656-9300, or the nearest State Police Station, or use the form here.
Posted in City News, Police Department
City of New Castle’s Response to Governor Wolf’s Shutdown Order
March 20, 2020
New Castle, PA – Mayor Chris Frye, Jr. issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s order to shut down all “non-life sustaining businesses” in Pennsylvania. The health and welfare of the citizens of New Castle is our top priority. …
COVID-19 Proclamation (Video)
March 18, 2020
For up to date information, please visit the Coronavirus Information page.
Posted in City News
Proclamation of Disaster Emergency
March 18, 2020
COVID 19 Proclamation of Disaster Emergency (pdf) For more information and updates, please visit the Coronavirus Information page
Posted in City News
Coronavirus Proclamation – Statewide Shutdown
March 16, 2020

In accordance with Governor Tom Wolf’s “Statewide Shutdown” of non-essential government offices and non-essential business activity I, Mayor Chris Frye, Jr am calling for adherence to the same 2-week restrictions in the City of New Castle. Essential businesses are as …
Posted in City News
Coronavirus Proclamation
March 13, 2020

Following the President of the United States declaration of a “National Emergency” in response to the COVID-19 virus threat our nation is facing, the City of New Castle will close access to city owned and operated facilities to the general …
Posted in City News
Stay Updated on Coronavirus / Covid-19 Status
March 12, 2020
Stay updated on the latest news and status of Coronavirus / Covid-19 Learn More
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City Seeking Board Members for Housing Board of Appeals
March 12, 2020
We are seeking two board members to the Housing Boards of Appeals. This board reviews all appeals from code for demos and other code violations. They determine if a structure should be allowed to be repaired with conditions or just …
Posted in City News
City Seeking Members for Health Board
March 3, 2020
The Board of Health reviews the current local Health Ordinances to ensure they meet any State or Federal requirements and recommend appropriate corrections to those ordinances if needed. They ensure the Licenses are lawfully issued for the 150 + establishments …
Posted in City News, Health Department
The 151st Anniversary of New Castle
February 20, 2020

Did you know February 25, 2020 is the 151st Anniversary of New Castle becoming a city? In 1798, John Carlysle Stewart, a civil engineer, traveled to western Pennsylvania to resurvey the “donation lands,” which had been reserved for veterans of …
Posted in City News
How the New Residential Waste & Recycling Program Works
February 19, 2020

How the New Residential Waste & Recycling Program Works (pdf) Recycling Information (pdf) Visit the Waste Management Department page for more information
Posted in City News, Garbage & Waste
Garbage Collection Changing April 1
February 18, 2020
Aiken Refuse will be providing residential solid waste disposal services to The City of New Castle. Please see forms below or the Waste Management Department Page for more information. How the New Residential Waste & Recycling Program Works (pdf) Aiken Customer Welcome Letter …
Posted in City News, Garbage & Waste