Neshannock Dominates Bellwood Antis In 1-0 Ten Inning Win
Neshannock (17-5) advances in PIAA Class AA playoffs after Ray Scala’s bases loaded fast single scores Frank Fraschetti in the 10th inning. Fraschetti pitched nine strong with two hits and 10 strikeouts. Mohawk’s title hopes end as Cambridge Springs blanks Mohawk 5-0 in girls’ game at Slippery Rock.
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Lady Warriors
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Racial slurs at fundraiser spark complaints and apology
Debbie Wachter reports from New Castile News on a charity roast honoring Mark Kirkwood, a New Castle School Board member, where racial slurs by attendees during the event drew protests from the black community and prompted an apology. A stage remark warned that profanity could offend, prompting further backlash.
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New Castle
Mark Kirkwood
Kirkwood
Kirkwood Apologizes After Race Slur Controversy at Event
At a public event in New Castle several youths attended while five speakers shared tales of Kirkwood’s past and coaching years. Racial slurs used during talks upset Black attendees who demanded accountability. Kirkwood, a city employee running for school board, met with NAACP leader Sidney McKnight and minister David Young to apologize and seek dialogue.
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New Castle Area
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New Castle
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Summer feeding program to include mobile unit
Joe Anderson, principal of George Washington Elementary in New Castle, notes about 70 percent of the school's nearly 1,000 students receive free or reduced meals. The district kickoff for the Lawrence County Summer Feeding Program drew agencies and churches showcasing sites and services for third to sixth graders this summer.
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Anderson
New Castle
George Washington Elementary School
Lawrence County
Jessica Shelenberger
NEWS
Joey Pickney
George Washington Intermediate School
Bikers Rally for Tougher Texting Penalties
In Harrisburg bikers back Daniel's Law to mirror drunk driving penalties for fatal crashes caused by texting. Rep Jaret Gibbons of Lawrence County urges stiffer sentences and honors Daniel Gallatin, killed when an SUV rear ended his motorcycle in May 2013. Laura Gargiulo pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and texting while driving, receiving 60 days in jail plus further incarceration and fines, prompting anger from Gallatin's friends and family.
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Clawrence County
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New Castle
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