Penn State scandal dominates 2011 headlines
The 2011 year brought historic flooding and power outages, but the central event was the Jerry Sandusky child molestation case at Penn State. The fallout included Joe Paterno’s ouster, President Graham Spanier’s challenges, and perjury charges against two administrators, with trials pending and all involved maintaining innocence.
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Penn State
Jerry Sandusky
Happy Valley
Joe Paterno
Graham Spanier
Sandusky
Irene and Lee Toppled Power, Forced Evacuations in Pa
In August Hurricane Irene knocked out power for over 900000 residents and shut Philadelphia transit for the first time. Six deaths were reported statewide. Two weeks later Tropical Storm Lee drenched the region prompting a mandatory evacuation of about 100000 people in the Wilkes-Barre area as the Susquehanna River surged.
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Mother Nature
Irene
Philadelphia
Lee
Wilkes-Barre
Susquehanna River
Red Cross to merge regions in Western Pennsylvania
The American Red Cross New Castle office will stay open as the southwestern and northwestern Pennsylvania chapters form the Western Pennsylvania Region on January 1. The 11 chapters will cover 25 counties from the New York border to West Virginia, sharing resources and volunteers to boost disaster response while preventing layoffs.
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American Red Cross
New Castle
Pennsylvania
New York
West Virginia
Red Cross
Patricia Waldinger
Lauren Chapman
Southwest Region
Lawrence County
Chapman
Union, Laurel Meet for Title in Boosters Tilt
Union clinches a spot in the championship by defeating Wilmington in the Boosters Tournament. Laurel, fresh off an upset of Shenango, advances to face Union for the title.
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Union
Laurel
Wilmington
Union Boosters
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Stars of Tomorrow at New Castle Playhouse
Playhouse presents Stars of Tomorrow featuring an American Idol finalist a 2011 national dance champion and a jazz trumpet phenom in the 16th annual showcase at New Castle Playhouse.
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New Castle Playhouse
Public records blotter of police fire and judges
Daily blotter lists local police activity fire department calls and district court notices. The compact summary covers incidents investigations and docket events, highlighting notable public safety and judicial items from the community.
Obituaries for eight residents listed with ages and streets
Marylou Acquaviva 67 of Rose Avenue Dorothy Ida Cooper 94 of New Wilmington Lucille J. Flora 81 of Thorpe Street Joyce Ann Latchner 85 of New Castle Rosetta E. McClelland 76 of East Elizabeth Street Phylis J. McConahy 75 of Wampum Elva Shapiro 94 of Donna M. Walsh 80 of Clen Moore Boulevard Obituaries appear on Pages A5 A6.
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Marylou Acquaviva
Rose Avenue
Dorothy Ida Cooper
New Wilmington
Lucille J. Flora
Thorpe Street
Joyce Ann Latchner
New Castle
Rosetta E. McClelland
East Elizabeth Street
Phylis J. McConahy
Wampum
Elva Shapiro
Donna M. Walsh
Clen Moore Boulevard
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