Strike Ends in Pittsburgh as Press Faces Fate
The Pittsburgh AP report says a city strike idled both dailies and Blade Communications intends to buy The Pittsburgh Press via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, with DOJ antitrust review due by January 15. Blade may shut the Press if not ordered to resume, while employees seek possible buyout via an ESOP.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Press
U.S. Justice Department
Blade Communications Inc
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Blade
William Block Sr
Justice Department
Charles Smith
Morning Post-Gazette
Block
The
Post-Gazette
Reunion After 40 Years Sparks Family Blessing
A Georgia woman adopted as a child connected with her biological mother and four sisters after placing a newspaper ad in the Observer-Reporter. Born Feb 13, 1952 in Washington Hospital, Sherrie Kay Garner learned she was named Randolph at birth and reunited with Frances Fox McMurdy and siblings at Thanksgiving amid tears and shared memories.
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Washington, Pa
Sherrie Kay Garner
Warner Robins
Observer-Reporter of
Washington
Judy McMurdy
Cindy
Adoptees Liberty Movement Association
Frances Fox McMurdy
Garner
McCurdy
Uefa
Jobless rate falls to 7.4 percent in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 7.4 percent in October, down 0.2 point, marking the lowest rate since March and the third lowest of the year. Civilian labor force rose to 6.064 million while unemployment dropped to 451,000. payroll data showed 5.05 million nonfarm jobs in October with services up and goods producing sectors down.
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Pennsylvania
State Department of Law and Industry
Harrisburg
Church to host opera soprano Lisa Temple performance
Opera soprano Lisa Temple formerly of New Castle will sing at 7 p m Sunday at First United Methodist Church 135 Decker Drive. She appears with the church chancel choir and the New Castle Chamber Players. A reception follows and a free will offering will be taken.
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Lisa Temple
New Castle
First United Methodist Church
Decker Drive
Temple
Pittsburgh Opera
First United Methodist Chancel Choir
Veterans group aids Christmas shop and fundraiser
The Italian American Veterans Lawrence County Post 4 helps at Butler VA Hospital gift shop today and tomorrow by decorating wrapping gifts for patients. A local fundraiser supports Salvation Army Christmas food baskets. donations to ITAM Vets Post 4 box 702 New Castle 16107. A Feb 27 benefit by Post 4 features The Gaylords at Scottish Rite Cathedral with Nick George reachable at 654 3353.
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Lawrence County
Butler Veterans Administration Hospital
Salvation Army
Itam Vets
Post 4
P.O
New Castle
Burglary Report At Management Development Center
Gloria Miller of Greenville reported a burglary at the Management Development Center of 201 Power St. She owns the property and rents portions to various businesses. About 20 offices were vacant. she last visited Aug 8. Locks were changed, she entered a different way, and all offices were empty. Items missing include computer equipment, a copy machine, office furniture, and an overhead heater from a fabricating room.
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Gloria Miller
Greenville
Management Development Center
Power St
Miller
Community Health Fair and Local Wellness Events Loom
Lawrence County agencies host a 3:30 p.m information fair at New Castle Community to introduce Leadership Lawrence County and showcase agency programs. Red Cross blood drawings run 10 a.m to 4 p.m at Jameson Memorial Hospital and 2 to 7 p.m at Bethel Church Enon Valley with other health and community events across New Castle.
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United Way
Lawrence County
New Castle
American Red Cross
Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Jameson Health Place
Lawrence Village Plaza
Bethesda
E. Washington St
N. Mercer St
St. Francis Hospital
Holy Trinity Church
S. Jefferson St
Jameson Hospital Healthmoves
Jameson HealthPlace
New Wilmington
St. Mary’s Ladies Guild
Pittsburgh
Wilmington Area School Board
McConnell’s Mill Preservation Association
Lark Enterprises
Ellwood Road
Earl Trimble
Blue Cross
Jameson Hospital
New Castle Area
Marines
Marine Corps League
VFW
Washington St
Bethel Church
Enon Valley
New Wilmington Senior Center
Bair Foundation
Jameson Mohawk Community Health Center
New Castle Public Library
Marriott-St. Francis Hospital
Angela Morelli
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
Mitchell Road
Hospice of
St. Francis
Towne
Jameson Junior Guild
Tibor Jewelers
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Figley’s Family
Old Butler Road
McGill Presbyterian Community Center
Albert St
Man shot accidentally in drive case in Pittsburg
A West Pittsburg man, David Falatko, 37, was hospitalized with a leg wound after his .357 handgun discharged when it was knocked from its holster as he reached into his vehicle in the driveway. State police called the shooting accidental. he is listed in fair condition at Jameson Memorial Hospital.
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West Pittsburg
David Falatko
Seventh Street
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Falatko
Bud’s
Atlantic Avenue
Taylor Township
David Allegro
New Castle
Union Township Volunteer Fire Department
Domestic steel output climbs to 1.76 million tons week ended Nov 28
Pittsburgh AP report shows U S steel production rose 1.3 percent to 1.76 million net tons for the week ending November 28, the rate equaling 81.5 percent of capacity. Pittsburgh-Youngstown district output totaled 249,000 net tons, down from 262,000 the prior week.
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Pittsburgh
American Iron and Steel Institute
Pittsburgh-Youngstown District
Marijuana club fails to obtain college funds
About 30 students at the Community College of Allegheny County campus in Monroeville had their charter approved by the Student Government Association but the club lacks official college sanctioning and thus will not receive financial support. The dean notes the campus hosts over 20 clubs, some with thousands.
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Monroeville
Community College of
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
Charles Martoni
Correction notice for lifestyle awards at Independent Methodist Church
Elise Murdoch and Mary McCracken received Christian patriotic awards during a service led by Rev. Frederick Gilbert at Independent Methodist Church. A Pennsylvania legislature citation was also presented. The item was incorrect in Monday edition. for corrections contact Bob Vosburg at 654-6651 between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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Elise Murdoch
Mary McCracken
Frederick Gilbert
Independent Methodist Church
Pennsylvania
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Karen
Mark
Stephanie Black
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Wilmington Area High School
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Bob Vosburg
U.S
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