New Castle Girls Secure Top Seed in WPIAL AAAA Playoffs
New Castle high school clinches the No 1 seed in the WPIAL Class AAAA girls basketball playoffs. The Trojans dominated late season play behind key performances from standout players and strong team defense heading into the postseason.
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Democrats Target Pentagon Budget on World Page A2
On World Page A2 the Democrats set their sights on cutting or reshaping the Pentagon budget. The piece outlines political debate, potential impact on defense programs, and fiscal strategy as lawmakers seek spending restraint.
Mohawk's Transition to Work program shines
The Mohawk area unveils its Transition to Work program highlighting career readiness, job placement, and community support. Beneficiaries gain skill training, local partnerships boost opportunities, and program leaders emphasize sustainable employment outcomes.
Bush must tread carefully with Iran
President Bush faces a complex Iran policy as tensions persist over nuclear ambitions and regional security. Officials weigh sanctions and diplomacy while allies seek a coordinated approach to deter escalation and maintain stability in the Middle East.
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Soul Food Dinner and Gospel Concert Planned
Soul Food dinner set for the community hall with a gospel concert to follow. Organizers invite residents of the neighborhood to attend the event featuring local choirs and a fundraising supper.
Obituary Notices for Several Local Residents
Obituaries announce the deaths of Helen Borovsky aged 94 in Youngstown Sophie Cumberledge aged 81 of 1719 Hart Street Mabel N Emery aged 93 of 282 Terrace North Lane Lee Ann Hvizdak aged 48 of New Smyrna Beach Florida Dr Reginald P Pugh aged 75 of Sewickley Marian Wilson aged 90 of Blairsville Pennsylvania.
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Helen Borovsky
Youngstown
Sophie Cumberledge
Hart St
Mabel N. Emery
Terrace North Lane
Lee Ann Hvizdak
New Smyrna Beach
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Reginald P. Pugh
Sewickley
Marian Wilson
Blairsville
Accused abuser faces more charges in Volant case
Samuel Eugene Whisel, 26, of Rear 409 Kino Road, Volant, was charged yesterday by state police with criminal attempt at homicide for injuries allegedly inflicted on his live-in girlfriend's 3-year-old son. The child suffered skull fractures, a lacerated liver and extensive injuries.
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Samuel Eugene Whisel
Kino Road
Volant
Wash ington Township man charged with attempted homicide
A Washington Township man accused of beating two children faces a new attempted homicide charge. Bond increased to 400000. other charges refiled. He is held on 200000 bond for injuring the 18 month old sister with arm breaks and bruising. Preliminary hearing set for 11 a.m. Wednesday in Lawrence County Central Court.
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Valentine’s Day Blooms Survive Snowy Delivery Crunch
Snow blanketed streets as Buzz Flowers expanded to six delivery vans and added runners to reach customers. Owner Mark Kauffman noted drivers struggled on side streets while Bonnie Mars said last minute orders were accepted with a two day window and alternate pickup options for home deliveries.
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District Judge J V Lamb Retires From Lawrence County Court
District Judge J V Lamb retired at 4 p m after 20 years on the Lawrence County bench. The 64 year old said it is time to return to Lamb s Hill farm in Enon Valley. A senior district judge will cover duties except Central Court, with potential temporary authority pending approval.
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Marlene V. Gabriel
Samuel Battaglia
Ellwood City
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Melissa Amodie
David Rishel
James B. Reed
Jerry Cartwright
New Castle weighs changes to housing rehab program
Mayor Wayne Alexander is leaning toward having Lawrence County Community Action Partnership complete the city's state funded housing rehabilitation project under a HOMES grant. The joint application secured a $650000 grant to be split between New Castle and the agency, with the city holding much of its portion yet to spend after a council work session where another official called the rehab program a joke due to code enforcement absorbing most of his time.
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Lawrence County Community Action Partnership
Community Action Partnership
Fred Droeder
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