Police, Kids join hands for Christmas shopping
Ninety four children from Lawrence County families paired with Union Township police for a free shopping trip at Walmart. Each child received a $150 gift card. donations totaled $22,000 from local businesses and donors. Children from all eight districts were selected by schools for this Shop With a Cop event.
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Lawrence County
Walmart
Union Township
New Castle
Sheila Panella
Santa
WWII veterans recall Pearl Harbor attack on Dec 7 1941
Michael Ferraro Sr was 16 and a junior when Pearl Harbor was bombed. The Bessemer resident recalls a quiet Sunday at home with his family as the radio announced the attack. The moment stunned the room and silenced the living room while his father, a World War I veteran, joined in the tense reaction.
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Pearl Harbor
Michael Ferraro Sr
Bessemer
Ferraro
Pittsburgh
Arizona
Readers recall Pearl Harbor and 9/11 memories
The News asks readers where they were when Pearl Harbor was attacked and compares those memories with reactions to the 9/11 terror attacks. Answers appear on page A3.
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Pearl Harbor
Sewer rates rise as township funds new fire truck in 2017
Neshannock Township Supervisors adopt a preliminary budget with a $1.3 million fire truck purchase funded by a $590,000 down payment and a $709,325 loan at 2.85 percent. Sewer rates jump from $49.80 to $55 per month to support the Ludwig force main and pump station upgrades, totaling $4.35 million. Fire tax remains at 0.6 mills. overall millage stays 2.35.
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Neshannock
Leslie Bucci
Fire Department
Steve
Demofonte
Joseph Gierlach
Bucci
Elementary Staff Saves Girl From Choking at Center
Five staff members at Harry W. Lockley Early Learning Center rescued a second grade girl who was choking on a pancake in a bathroom. Principal Brian Popovich ultimately freed the item after multiple Heimlich maneuvers, with the girl losing consciousness briefly but surviving.
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Harry W. Lockley Early Learning Center
New Castle
John Sarandrea
Brian Popovich
Obituary notices for four residents listed by age and town
Kathleen Bartholomew of North Beaver Township aged 80, Rocco J. Commesso aged 89 of New Castile, Patricia A. List aged 79 of New Castle, and Janice Michael aged 76 of Belle Isle Florida are reported as deceased with notices appearing on Page A5 of the newspaper.
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Kathleen Bartholomew
North Beaver Township
Rocco J. Commesso
New Castile
Patricia A. List
New Castle
Janice Michael
Belle Isle
Florida
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