Laurel family faces son’s brain cancer and ongoing treatment
In 2018 Laurel contends with repeated crises as Jonathan and Vasef fa Fennick describe their 8-year-old son Kosey’s battle with glioblastoma. After May surgeries and 18 chemotherapy cycles at Children’s Hospital Pittsburgh, Kosey remains stable and plays basketball with head protection, while the family adapts to a long battle ahead.
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Laurel
Jonathan
Vaseffa Fennick
Kosey
Children’s Hospital
Pittsburgh
News sets holiday hours for New Year observance
The New Castle News will close at 3 p.m. Monday for New Year s Eve and remain closed Tuesday for New Year s Day. Funeral homes should note obituaries and death notices for the Tuesday, Jan 1 edition must be received by 4 p.m. The notice indicates a holiday schedule and service deadlines.
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New Castle
Obituary deadlines for Wednesday edition posted
The notice states obituary deadlines for the Wednesday January 2 edition remain at normal times. It also extends best wishes from the employees of the New Castle News and West Penn Printing for a happy 2019.
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New Castle News
West Penn
Beyond Fires And Training For Local Firefighters
The piece notes firefighters face extensive training and hours of work beyond driving a firetruck, with legal repercussions now common for volunteers. Shenandoah Area Fire District Chief Dave Rishel says Pennsylvania lacks state licensure and warns of liability if guidelines aren’t followed.
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Pennsylvania
Dave Rishel
Shenango Area
State Fire Chiefs Discuss Funding for Life Saving Equipment
The National Fire Protection Association sets standards while Rishel notes liability concerns. Specialized tools like the Jaws of Life can reach $100,000, but without them lives may be lost in crashes. Training remains crucial as crews aim to arrive at Pittsburgh hospitals within 10 minutes.
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National Fire Protection Association
Rishel
Pittsburgh
Lawmakers report 43M rise in unspent legislative reserves
Harrisburg AP report shows the Pennsylvania legislative branch ending the year with a 138 million surplus, up from 95 million a year earlier. The Legislative Audit Advisory Commission unanimously approved the annual financial report noting total spending at 355 million with payroll at 286 million.
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Pennsylvania
Legislative Branch
House
Senate
Legislative Audit Advisory Commission
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