Bethlehem district flip fuels gridlock concerns after redistricting
In Bethlehem and the surrounding region, the shift from the 15th to the 7th District after Pennsylvania’s court redraw redefines political control. Susan Wild’s victory over Marty Nothstein adds to a Democratic gain that leaves nine of Pennsylvania’s 18 House seats. Barbershop owner Mike Ferko warns division in government may worsen gridlock as national power shifts with new representations.
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Diverse Congress Sparks Hope in Washington After Elections
In a Lehigh Valley neighborhood, voters and business owners discuss the midterm impact. Local Democrat supporters push for brakes on the Trump agenda while noting a record number of women and diverse faces in Congress. Observations include shifting political dynamics and concerns about climate policy.
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Bishop seeks defrocking of dementia-stricken priest amid abuse report
Harrisburg Bishop Ronald Gainer reversed course after the York Daily Record revealed Joseph Pease, 87, accused of sexually abusing children, remains on payroll. Gainer asked the Vatican in September to laicize Pease, who faced multiple admonishments and years of treatment before returning to active service.
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Erie Diocese to start Survivors' Reparation Fund
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie will begin accepting claims mid February for a Survivors' Reparation Fund to compensate abuse survivors. Kenneth Feinberg will independently administer the fund, which covers abuses by priests and lay employees and volunteers. A state grand jury in August identified over 300 credibly accused priests across six Pennsylvania dioceses.
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Mulvaney chosen acting White House chief of staff
President Trump named Mick Mulvaney budget director as acting chief of staff ending a chaotic search. He said John Kelly remains until year end and Mulvaney has done an outstanding job.
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Ellwood City Vascular Institute Opens Offers Dialysis Care
The Vascular Institute of Innovation and Excellence at Ellwood City Medical Center opens to provide dialysis and kidney disease treatment led by Dr. Sandeep Sharma. The facility operates 7 30 am to 5 pm weekdays with future plans including a vascular surgeon, wound care, and a rehab detox unit.
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Rose Marie Mitchell obituary notice
Rose Marie Mitchell 90 of 520 Friendship St died Dec 13 2018 at Golden Hill Nursing Home Born Feb 2 1928 in New Castle daughter of Louis and Cecelia Abraham widow of Edward S Mitchell Sr They had 62 years together Survived by son Edward S Mitchell two grandchildren and three great grandchildren Calling hours Dec 17 at Naga Funeral Home Inc Anense service at 7:30 p.m. Procession to St John the Baptist Maronite Church Dec 18 for 11 a.m. funeral Liturgy Burial in St Vitus Cemetery Condolences at nogafuneralhome com
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Naga Funeral Home Inc
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J A Frasso New Castle native dies in Cayman Islands
Jesse A. Arlene Frasso 65 of New Castle died November 11 2018 in the Cayman Islands Born June 23 1953 in Orange Texas daughter of Anthony and Vergie Frasso she worked as a head secretary at Lark Enterprises member of Third Presbyterian Church Survived by brother Phillip Frasso and wife Diane New Castle nieces and nephews Services 4 p.m. Sunday at Ed Don DeCarbo Funeral Home Crematory with Rev Judith Wilson officiating Interment private Online condolences at decarbofuneralhome.com
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Arlene" Frasso
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Death Notice for Harry Biddle in Hermitage
Harry R. Biddle 79 of Hermitage husband of Judy Biddle died December 12 2018 at Nugent Convalescent Home. A memorial service will be announced in January by R Cunningham Funeral Home of New Castle.
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Steinbrenner’s wife Joan dies at 83 in Florida
Joan Steinbrenner, wife of late New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, died at home in Tampa, Florida, at 83. She served as Yankees vice chair and is survived by sons Hank and Hal, daughters Jessica and Jennifer, 14 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Married in 1956, she outlived her husband who died in 2010.
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