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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 2016

Page

4

Opinion page overview and columnist note

The notice outlines that local editorials reflect the newspaper's opinion while letters express individual views and syndicated columnists present national and local perspectives. It invites reader engagement and emphasizes public debate through letters to the editor and opinion columns.

Not Top 10 but Worthy: 2016 Local Highlights

A New Castle News year-end feature lists notable 2016 local events and figures that narrowly missed the top ten. Highlights include the arrest of eJuJuan Jackson in Detroit after a long manhunt, significant business closings Sears Union Township and Grand Book and Bible, and Westminster College naming its first female president Dr. Kathy Brittain Richardson alongside Maxine Malvar earning Pennsylvania’s Distinguished Young Woman for 2017.

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Jingle Bells History Tells of Pierpont and Savannah

A summary explains how James Pierpont, an organist in Savannah, Georgia, wrote Jingle Bells after the Civil War to unite a troubled community. He taught a church choir, the song was performed at a holiday show, and feather “snow” finished the scene, helping the tune become a lasting Christmas standard.

James Pierpont Savannah Georgia South James Pierpont

Readers urged to submit signed letters to New Castle News

Community editors invite letters to the editor up to 300 words. Include full name, phone number, and address for verification. anonymous letters will not be published. Email potential submissions to nceditor@ncnewsonline.com. Mail letters to Letters to the Editor, New Castle News, P.O. Box 60, New Castle, PA 16103.

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Pennsylvania abortion curb efforts face uncertain support

Gov Wolf’s presence moderates a possible 20 week ban push as national momentum grows. Rep Barbin warns against bills doomed to veto while Ohio and Florida enact or challenge related measures. U.S. trends show abortions dropping since 1990 with most occurring in early weeks. Gosnell case looms in public memory amid ongoing policy battles.

Donald Trump U.S. Supreme Court Bryan Barbin D-Cambria County House Senate Barbin Tom Wolf Trump Florida American Civil Liberties Union Texas Pennsylvania Ohio John Kasich U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention Department of Health Planned Parenthood Casey

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