28 Feb 2007
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 2007
Page
1
Iraqi officials report a car bomb in Baghdad causing at least ten deaths amid ongoing violence. The attack underscores security concerns as authorities work to stabilize the capital.
A brief report notes Page B resumed publication shortly after an air crash incident. Details remain sparse but indicate quick recovery efforts and continued newsroom operations with safety measures and ongoing investigations anticipated.
A playful column on resilience and humor appears on the front page. Davies wittily contrasts chin up motivation with a cheeky jab about chin ham, inviting readers to smile at adversity. The piece blends levity with local voice and keeps the tone light.
Obituaries note John L Kutlesa 79 from New Middletown Ohio Lester D Malizia Sr 83 of Addis Street John Gordon Mason 25 of Brownsville Pa Eva Pirrera 73 of Fenelton Pa and Peter A Vessella 72 of Export reflect local deaths and ages across multiple communities.
New Castle Police investigate a suspected drug overdose at New Castle High School involving sophomore Erica Million found unconscious in a classroom. EMS and fire personnel responded, Million was hospitalized in critical condition after being airlifted to Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. a warrant was executed on Wallace Avenue as detectives gather clues from students and a confidential informant cited a prescription for 80 milligram oxycodone tablets.
Laurel Junior High teachers and students, joined by alumnus Lance Nimmo and local residents, staged a donkey basketball fundraiser for the Laurel Future Farmers of America. Players clung to reluctant donkeys as they battled slow breaks and survival tactics in a humorous, crowd-pleasing charity game.
In Laurel gym two senior and two faculty FFA teams played donkey ball as Buckeye Donkey Ball Co. supplied the animals from Mount Sterling. Elizabeth Herrit, a Spanish teacher volunteering for the event, joked about getting roughed up while hoping for a temperate donkey.
Lawrence County Democratic Chairman Peter A. Vessella died last night at age 72 after more than 30 years shaping local politics. A longtime Democrat leader and friend noted he will be difficult to replace, with Costa recalling his attendance at Gov. Rendell’s inauguration before illness prompted surgery in Pittsburgh.
Perry township supervisors will vote next week on whether to retain the part time police or dissolve the department. The meeting is at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the township building 284 Reno Road with cost cited as the key factor. Two part time officers have sought union representation from United Steelworkers while two other officers work only occasionally.
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