Veterans centers plan honors those who serve
David C. Gettings and his cousin Doug Melltrot aim to open a national veterans leadership center educating youth about freedom through military service. They produced an anthem "Honor Those who Serve" performed at a Wounded Warriors concert in New Castle. The Albert P. Gettings Memorial Annex next to the courthouse will host the first center, opening April 2017, to raise funds for nationwide centers.
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Make and Jake Make and Jake at Children's Summer Arts Festival
The Hoyt Center for the Arts sponsored a maker focused festival on North Hill, featuring tie-dyed shirts, spin art, puppets, hats, jewelry and whirligigs made from repurposed materials. Families enjoyed bubbles, cotton candy, and lemonade by the New Castle High School Canes Club, with proceeds aiding Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and the American Heart Association. Chalk on the Walk challenged children to design on a sidewalk square for prizes, while the Carnegie Museum of Natural History offered further activities.
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Beth Hosack
New Castle
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Renee Gover
Liam McGuire
South New Castle Borough
DNC Spotlight Highlights Pennsylvania Leaders and Issues
U S Senator Bob Casey Jr addressed delegates at Wells Fargo Center while Vice President Joe Biden entered to the Rocky theme and Governor Tom Wolf spoke. The event showcased Pennsylvania as a keystone battleground with diverse citizens and strong economic implications for the Democratic Party.
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New Castle Council Eyes Four Million Bond Issue
New Castle City Council weighs a four million dollar bond to pave streets as it exits the Act 47 recovery program. Mayor Mastrangelo questions affordability while Councilman Tim Fulkerson pushes timing to capitalize on low rates, acknowledging four million may not cover all repairs.
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Obituaries for James L Beatrice and Others in Weekend Edition
Obituaries list multiple individuals with ages and partial locations: James L Beatrice 73 Jack A Brest 67 Dorothy Ann Callahan 91 Merritt Hagens 78 Melvin T Hanna 82 Herbert Hribar 96 Fred Kienast 94 Rose Marie McCowin 80 Kenneth Penwell 83 Debra Lynn Zilla 64. Details appear on pages A5-A6 of the Weekend Edition.
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