Pennsylvania drop on Common Core fuels GOP push to repeal
The move to repeal Pennsylvania's Common Core standards mirrors efforts in Ohio and other states. District leaders say the standards are a good start but may take a decade to perfect, while surveys show growing teacher opposition and concerns about training and resources amid political backlash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Mark DiRocco
Lewisburg
Keller
National Conference of State Legislatures
Kenn Marshall
Pennsylvania System
DiRocco
Education Next
Jfinnerty
Cnhi.com
Peace talks eyed as Minsk visit planned by Poroshenko
Poroshenko announced a trip to Minsk early next week to discuss peace, saying the world is tired of war. Ukraine accuses Russia of arming rebels, a charge Moscow denies. In rebel-held Donetsk and surrounding areas, at least seven people were killed in 24 hours, with heavy fighting near Ilovaysk. Civilians face deteriorating conditions as Donetsk city residents flee and Luhansk endures a siege. The Red Cross warns civilians stay indoors amid shelling and outages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minsk
Belarus
Poroshenko
Ukraine
Russia
Ilovaysk
Donetsk
Luhansk
The
Red Cross
Family Dollar rebuffs Dollar General bid citing antitrust issues
MATTHEWS NC Family Dollar rejects Dollar Generals $8.95 billion cash offer saying a takeover is unlikely to complete on proposed terms. Family Dollar chair Howard Levine cites board review and antitrust concerns while continuing its merger with Dollar Tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Family Dollar
Matthews
N.C
Carl Icahn
Dollar General
Goodlettsville
Holder reassures Ferguson about the Brown case visit
Attorney General Eric Holder met with community leaders and Brown family representatives in Florissant, St. Louis County, to bolster trust in the federal investigation into Michael Brown’s Aug. 9 death. He recalled his own past traffic stops to illustrate shared frustrations and urged calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Ferguson
Eric Holder
Holder
Obama
Michael Brown
New Jersey Turnpike
Florissant
St. Louis Community College
Brown
FBI
Union hires pre kindergarten teacher in New Castle News
The Union school board hires Theodore Papazekos for the pre kindergarten post at 43044 salary to start with the 2014 15 year replacing Andrea Krarup who resigned effective July. Acting superintendent Dr Michael Hink keeps a 60000 salary through June 30 2015 with no benefits while the district seeks a permanent replacement. The board approves device policy changes allowing laptop use with teacher permission at designated times and clarifies internet use guidelines. They sell two buses for 3056 and approve a vocational ag program transfer, FMLA leave for Samantha Laverty, and public hearing advertising for a tax abatement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union School Board
Theodore Papazekos
Papazekos
Andrea Krarup
Michael Hink
Hink
Alfonso “Butch” Angelucci
Slippery Rock Area
Pennsylvania School Board Association
Mohawk High School
Samantha Laverty
Lou Perrotta
State Street
Route 224
Two New Castle Men Face Charges After Police Patrol
Police observed vehicle driven by Jovan Dichell Alexander and followed it when a passenger, Shawn Randall, ran from the car. Randall was found hiding in a closet after consent to search an apartment. Randall charged with flight to avoid apprehension and Alexander with hindering apprehension or prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Amodie
New Castle
Court Street
Jovan Dichell
Randall
Alexander
Veterans advocate to visit New Castle next week
A representative of the American Legion will be in New Castle next week at state Rep. Chris Sainato's office at 20 S. Mercer St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to answer questions on Veterans Administration and state benefits. No appointment is needed, but proof of veteran status is required. Call (800) 274-8387 extension 2037 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
New Castle
Department
State
Chris Sainato
S. Mercer St
Veterans Administration
Also Mentioned on This Page
Georgetown
Washington
Destiny Brown
Ellenwood
Decatur
Union
Eugene Hudson
New Castle News
Raymond DiPerna
Mohawk
lShudson
Eee
Ena
Danrewear
Lombarder Apothecary
Dpm
Ron Lombardo, R.ph
Mahoning Se RL Oe Co
Suzanne Rearick
Wilmington Ra
Neer Ye
GNC Community Federal Credit Union
Lawrence County
GNC Community Fcu
Jefferson Street
Wilmington
Gncfcu.com
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!