Pittsburgh Post-Gazette lays off editors during strike
Pittsburgh editors and staffers are laid off as the Teamsters strike at The Pittsburgh Press and Post-Gazette. About 155 employees lose jobs including the Post-Gazette top editor while some may be recalled to assist summaries and new ventures started during the three week walkout.
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Barletta to Lead Thomson COO Role Amid Newsroom Change
Barletta, with a 25 year career in newspapers, will become senior vice president and chief operating officer of Thomson. He has held top posts at the Wall Street Journal, Tribune Company, New York Daily News, and Free dom Newspapers Inc. He cites a shift from cottage industry to conglomerates and focuses on editorial quality and revenue growth.
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Weekend edition preview highlights sun care and fashion trends
New Castle News outlines tomorrow's Weekend edition featuring sun safety tips from dermatologists, teen fashion in sportswear, a profile of sneaker history with Chuck Taylor shoes, gardening tips from local residents, and senior games prep with details on activities at the Community Y and by aging services groups.
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Bintrim and Golba clash over township garage access
Testimony shows Bintrim recounting a scuffle inside the township garage with his son Larry joining, while Golba and officers describe efforts to escort him out. Disputed details include whether Bintrim forced entry, and observers note inconsistencies in the accounts amid safety and access concerns.
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Community health and park programs and classes listed
A roundup of health center clinics, park programs, meals, and Y and community programs with times, locations, and registration or contact numbers. Highlights include women and child nutrition clinics, Adopt a Tree, Fishing Basics, Trout Fishing 101, an all you can eat breakfast at Savannah Church, and numerous New Castle Community Y summer programs across fitness, swimming, dance, and youth activities with dates, meeting sites, and phone contacts.
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Mercer fire destroys barn tied to local star Don Hennon
An electrical short sparked a Mercer County barn fire in Springfield Township on May 29, killing two horses, three calves, several chickens, a buggy and hay. Owned by Don Hennon, the farm is run by Chris Byler. Fire officials estimate damages at $50,000 and the state fire marshal ruled the blaze accidental. Hennon, a former Wampum High School basketball star and surgeon, resides in Allegheny County. Fashion Clips, hosted by Susan Henderson, debuts June 12 on WFMJ-TV Channel 21 at noon as a regular Friday feature focusing on fashion trends for all ages.
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Murder charges loom as inmate testifies in Italian
In a Washington state court, Dino Rucci, 31, admitted breaking into Louise Fridley’s Lone Pine home and stabbing the 61 year old 24 times after claiming she could identify him. He faces criminal homicide charges and potential death penalty if convicted. Governors nominate Gary Havelka, a 32 year old magistrate candidate who lost a leg in a drunken driving crash near Pittsburgh.
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Cross 62 Ellwood City man obituary correction
Correction for yesterday's obituary: Donald M. Cross 62 of Ellwood City RD 1 died June 3. He was employed in the Laurel School District maintenance department, not retired. For corrections call Bob Vosbur managing editor at 654 6651 between 9 30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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Subscriptions Rates for The New Castle News
The notice lists home delivery at 2.00 weekly and 35 cents single issue. Lawrence County rates cover 9.20 for 25 issues, 51.45 for 150, 97.30 for 300. U.S. areas 10.75 for 25, 62.15 for 150, 118.90 for 300. Foreign rates on request. Postmaster address changes to The New Castle News, P.O. Box 60, New Castle, PA 16103.
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