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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 2009
Page
1
Carrie Underwood leads a wave of women dominating the CMA Awards scene with multiple wins and standout performances. The night highlights strong showings by female artists across categories, underscoring a shift in country music celebrates top women in several key awards.
Marie Crankleton Wiggins stands as a fixture in the program's legacy, contributing to a long-standing tradition with steady performances and leadership. Her role underscores the team’s history and ongoing pursuit of excellence in competition.
An A4 opinion piece argues for a federal shield law to protect journalists. The column asserts legal protection is essential for press freedom and source confidentiality, urging lawmakers to act promptly to safeguard investigative reporting and public accountability.
Obituary notices list James T. Badger 90 Harmony Marybelle Dalessandro Hermitage Frank Lee DeNome 74 Beaver Donald V. DeSalvo 82 1008 Beckford St Robert C. Fleeger 84 Warren Ind Fred Fornataro 87 2573 Blossom Lane Bernice M. Haines 93 Bedford Texas Norma J. Jones 82 Haven Home Evangeline Mesai 92 110 Guadalcanal Drive Joan H. Santia 73 Golden Hill Home Roy W. Scarazzo Sr. 84 Youngstown Frances M. Silvester 83 Ellwood City.
Crowds packed the Mary Mother of Hope Parish Center on Saturday for Easterfest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A recession seemed unlikely as vendors reported brisk sales of trademark butter lambs. Darlene Wagner and fellow sellers noted strong demand and eager shoppers, with lines and activity echoing past years.
Easterfest celebrations drawn crowds as photographers capture families enjoying parades, performers, and colorful displays. Local residents, visitors, and event organizers share moments from the weekend, including street performances and kids painting eggs.
Pata Jane DeLuca and Shirley Maz zocca sell butter lambs along with beers horseradish candy crafts blankets and novelty items. Across the room Phoebe Flynn and Marie Naples bake pies and nutrolls. TEMPTING foods include galomki kielbasi with sauerkraut studenia haluski and pierogi. An $8 Polish Platter samples several of the dishes. CROSSES palm and cemetery crosses draw steady lines at the rear tables as volunteers stay busy.
A Friday night blaze destroyed the former Video N Go store at 231 S Jefferson St in New Castle. Firefighters confined the fire to the vacant brick building, with Oasis Bar and an adjacent apartment building nearby. The blaze was reported around 8 30 p m Friday, and crews contained the fire by Saturday, preventing spread to neighboring structures.
Ruth Anne Wiccari Henderson, 72, was found fatally shot on the back porch of her School Avenue home in Jerome. Her husband has been charged with the killing, authorities said. Relatives discovered her Friday around 9:30 a.m. Conemaugh Township Police Chief Pete Bar clay provided details.
Dozens of volunteers gathered at New Castle's Lee Avenue ballfield to clear debris and upgrade the West Side field. About 60 volunteers helped remove roughly 10 tons of waste and 55 tires from the field perimeter, with PA CleanWays of Lawrence County leading the effort alongside residents, officials, and Laurel Conservation Club students aiding in the cleanup.
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