Atomic Age Arrival Remembered by Hiroshima Veteran
Union Township resident Bill Kastner, near 21, served on the USS Hancock during World War II. He recounts witnessing the Hiroshima blast, its immense heat and winds, and the harbor’s disruption, with 90,000 believed dead or missing. He recalls secrecy, the Enola Gay, and the war’s end after Nagasaki.
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Abortion numbers rise in Lawrence County in 1991
State health figures show 112 Lawrence County women had abortions in 1991 up from 104 in 1990, while no county abortions occurred. statewide, 50,988 abortions were performed in Pennsylvania last year, a 2.2 percent drop from 1990.
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van Reed
New Castle Hires Pitt Coach John Sarandrea to Lead Boys Team
University of Pittsburgh assistant basketball coach John Sarandrea is set to become New Castle High School’s head boys basketball coach the board announced. Board president Ronald Alexander confirmed the unanimous choice at a regular meeting after a recent athletic committee session.
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New Castle
Laurel selects Philli Bollenbacher as superintendent
Laurel School Board hired Dr. Philli Bollenbacher, 49, of Bloomsburg, to begin August 17 on a three year contract with a starting salary of 65000. The vote was 7 2 with two members opposing. Bollenbacher brings a business and education background and has led districts from Donegal to Millville. He succeeds Dr. Andrew Bulazo who resigned March 9.
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Larry J. Lambo
Daniel Reiber
Thomas Romett
Andrew Bulazo
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Domenic Ionta
Ionta
Millville Area
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Philadelphia
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Millville
Romett
Goodyear Blimp Flies Low Over Wilmington Meeting
Excitement rose at a Wilmington Township Sewer Authority gathering when attendees outside the municipal building spotted the Goodyear blimp flying directly overhead at a notably low altitude creating a buzz among observers.
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Weekend Weather Outlook
The forecast calls for a chance of thunderstorms Sunday and partly sunny conditions Monday. Highs reach the upper 70s to mid 80s with lows from 55 to 65.
Sting to wed Trudie Styler in Wiltshire ceremony
LONDON AP Sting will marry longtime partner Trudie Styler in a private register office ceremony near their Wiltshire mansion in southern England. Their three children will attend. Publicist Keith Altham said the date is unconfirmed, with August 19 a possible option. Sting, 40, is divorced from Frances Tomelty.
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Ralph Cooper dies at Apollo Theater emcee
Ralph Cooper, longtime Harlem Apollo Theater emcee who helped launch stars including Billie Holiday, died Tuesday of cancer. He was believed to be in his 80s.
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