G20 Approves Over 1 Trillion in Emergency Loans
The G20 nations authorize more than one trillion dollars in emergency loans to stabilize markets and support economies amid global volatility. Leaders approve rapid funding and coordinate macroeconomic measures to shore up confidence and financial systems.
Big inning costly in Lady Canes loss
The Lady Cane softball team suffered a defeat after a decisive inning, with key plays by opposing hitters turning the tide. Despite solid pitching, errors and defensive lapses amplified the damage, leaving the Canes momentarily in reach but unable to recover.
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Hand Transplant Gives Former Marine Hope
A former Marine receives a hand transplant, highlighting renewed independence and potential for improved daily functioning. Medical teams report successful integration of the donor limb and ongoing rehabilitation plans to restore sensory feedback and motor control.
Obituaries for Lena Book Sally Crisci-Firmi Harry Fisher Gerald Maggie
Obituaries list four residents with ages and street addresses: Lena Book 85 Marlboro Street Sally L Crisci-Firmi 74 Charlottes Lane Harry E Fisher 87 New Castle Gerald Maggie 63 West Washington Street.
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Police net 25 in drug sweep across Lawrence County
Local and state agencies arrested 31 suspects yesterday in a coordinated drug roundup in Lawrence County. Twenty one of the 25 taken into custody had already been arraigned in Central Court. Six remain at large as of this morning. The raids began around 5 am and involved more than 50 officers from New Castle, Pennsylvania State Police, Neshhannon Township, Shenango Township, Northwest Regional and Union Town police, plus the Board of Probation and Parole and other agencies.
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Wilmington Middle School Art Teacher Named PA Educator of the Year
Avalyn Shank, art teacher at Wilmington Middle School, received the Pennsylvania Art Educator of the Year for 2009. The award was presented by the Pennsylvania Art Education Association for outstanding youth creativity and dedication to art education.
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Avalyn Shank earns state art honor amid teaching career
Avalyn Shank of Wilmington, recognized by a teachers association affiliate of a national group for her art, said she embodied the sought qualities. She earned her art degrees from Westminster College, has taught at Wilmington for 20 years, and previously taught elementary art in Mohawk Area District. she will be noted again at the national convention in Harrisburg.
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Blagojevich indicted on corruption charges
CHICAGO AP Ousted Illinois Gov Rod Blagojevich faces a 19 count federal indictment charging a scheme to trade the Senate seat for favors including a Cabinet post fundraising help or a high paying job The probe accuses him and aides of extorting a congressman pressuring contractors and hospital owners for kickbacks Blagojevich says he is innocent and will fight the case Rahm Emanuel is identified as the congressman in the indictment
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Rendell reaches pact with unions to avoid furloughs
Gov. Ed Rendell wins tentative agreement with Pennsylvania’s three largest state worker unions to reduce health benefits fund payments by up to 200 million dollars over 15 months and avoid rolling furloughs. No benefit changes now. funds to be repaid. Union leaders say ratification will spare tens of thousands from unpaid leave and broad budget pain. Executive officials note potential skepticism from AFSCME Council 13 and others remains.
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