Symbols and legends of Christmas traditions
An overview of Christmas symbols tracing the star of Bethlehem and the three wise men, the Christmas tree’s German and English lineage, the poinsettia’s Mexican legend, holly’s pagan origins, the Christmas Rose tale, and related customs across Europe and America.
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Jesus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Bethlehem
Germany
England
Prince Albert
Windsor Castle
America
Santa Claus
Europe
Madelon
Humane Society warns pets suffer in frigid weather
Lawrence County Humane Society president Cindy Mittica urges outdoor dogs and cats be sheltered properly as temperatures dip near zero. Use small warm dog houses with hay, avoid moisture blankets, provide plastic water bowls, and keep pets out of unheated garages. Cats need same outdoor precautions.
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Humane Society
Cindy Mittica
Lawrence County Humane Society
Mittica
Christmas at the Lawrence County Jail Brings Festive Spirit
Warden William F. Hall plans a holiday meal for about 200 inmates with ham steaks candied yams and pumpkin pie plus a movie day and extra spiritual services. Inmates will receive Salvation Army gifts plastic travel mugs and no outside gifts to prevent contraband.
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Whoville
Lawrence County
Santa Claus
William F. Hall
Hall
DiNardo
Salvation Army
Christmas Day Community Dinner at Clen Moore Church
Community calendar item notes a Christmas Day open meal for those alone from noon to 2 pm at Clen Moore Presbyterian Church with delivery and transportation options. Also lists Hess Ice Rink sessions, adult education, line dancing, health clinics, and support groups with contact numbers.
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Clen Moore Presbyterian Church
Hess Ice Rink
Lawrence County
Temple Building
Hess
Pearson Park
Bob Matasy
Snpj Recreation
Enon Valley
McGill Presbyterian Community Center
Albert St
Family Health Council
Olde Post Office
W. Washington St
New Castle Community Y
New Taylor water meters to feature remote reporting
Pennsylvania American Water Co plans a 1.6 million project to install remote reading meters for about 430 homes in Taylor Township after acquiring the West Pittsburg water system. Meter radios send consumption data to a central receiver for monthly billing, with lines extending to Union Valley and Savannah Roads and the village of West Pittsburg. The upgraded system aims to replace the old treatment plant and improve service quality in the area.
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Taylor Township
Pennsylvania-American Water Co
West Pittsburg
Pennsylvania- American
Daniel J. Ireland
Water Company
New Castle
Ireland
Pennsylvania-American
West Pittsburg Water System
Savannah Road
Union Valley Road
Nea Eee
Red Cross aids burned out family in Pulaski
Red Cross seeks furniture and dishes for Tony Carpec and Shawna Cassiday after their Heritage Hills mobile home trailer burned on December 17. Carpec suffers second degree burns and is hospitalized. couple lost everything. Call 652-7724 to donate.
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Pulaski
American Red Cross
Tony Carpec
Shawna Cassiday
Shirley Furst
Red Cross
Carpec
Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Akron
Heritage Hills
Furst
Correction policy contact details for newsroom
If you have a correction or clarification and cannot reach the reporter editor or department please call Tim Kolodziej managing editor at 654-6651. Please make all calls between 10 30 a m and 3 p m.
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Tim Kolodziej
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