Big Fish Memorial Fishing Event Honors Late Enthusiast
The Big Fish Memorial honors a noted fishing enthusiast with a community event. Organizers said the tribute will feature casting clinics, a charity auction, and a family-friendly day at the lake. Proceeds support local fishing clubs and youth programs.
Jack Black Plays a Luchador in Nacho Libre
Jack Black headlines Nacho Libre as a goofy lucha libre tale where a backstage monk fights for honor and humor. The film blends comedy with sports theater energy as Nacho faces rival wrestlers and finds unlikely fame in the ring.
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Jack Black
Pirates' Offense Outlasts Cardinals In Tight Clash
In a hard fought contest on the league's schedule, the Pirates edged the Cardinals as key players from both teams traded baskets. The Pirates' offense surged late to seal the victory, supported by strong performances from their leading scorers and clutch three pointers.
Obituaries of eight local residents across multiple towns
Merlin Baker age 68 of 1005 Beckford Street John J. Chmura 53 of 708 North Ashland Avenue Paul R. Diehl 57 of New Galilee Mary Irene McCown 87 of New Wilmington Stanley Majocka Sr. 84 of 105 South Ray Street William F. Palmiro 53 of 210 North Lafayette Street Concetta Rossi 89 of Finch Street LaAnn Sonntag 47 of North Hollywood California A Tomei Jr. 59 of 624 Harmony Baptist.
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Merlin Baker
Beckford St
John J. Chmura
Ashland Ave
Paul R. Diehl
New Galilee
Mary Irene McCown
New Wilmington
Stanley Majocka Sr
S. Ray St
William F. Palmiro
N. Lafayette St
Concetta Rossi
Finch Street
LaAnn Sonntag
North Hollywood
Calif
A. Tomei Jr
Harmony-Baptist
Principal Respress Praised as Meehan Hires Spark Debate
In New Castle a heated school board meeting drew over 60 attendees. The crowd largely backed junior high principal Jacqueline M. Respress after Terence P. Meehan was hired as administrative assistant to the superintendent. Local residents, including Rev. Peter Franklin, urged strong support for Respress while criticizing board leadership.
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Jacqueline M. Respress
New Castle
Terence P. Meehan
Respress
New Castle School Board hears supporter for principal
Charlotte Sheffield, board member Erica Mihok, listens as a speaker backs junior high principal Jacqueline M. Respress at a New Castle Area School Board meeting. The context ties to Sheffield in comments noted for page A3.
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Erica Mihok
Charlotte Sheffield
New Castle Area
Jacqueline M. Respress
Sheffield
New Castle grad pledges $1M equipment at Gaston Park demo
Frank Tomski, a 1968 New Castle High School graduate and Elder Ag & Turf rep from East Palestine, Ohio, plans a July 20 and 21 cleanup demonstration at Gaston Park with more than a million dollars in machinery. He visited the park amid concerns over trash, drug debris, and deteriorating shelters, and met with Mayor Wayne Alexander to offer his company’s services to revitalize the site.
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New Castle
Gaston Park
Frank Tomski
Elder Ag & Turf Equipment Co
East Palestine
Ohio
Tomski
New Castle High School
House backs Rendell plan to cut property taxes with gambling revenue
The Pennsylvania House approved a bill to cut property taxes using about 1 billion dollars from slot-machine gambling and sent it to Governor Rendell. Supporters hailed it as progress while critics warned the reform relies on uncertain gambling revenue and may not fully aid homeowners.
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Harrisburg
State House
Ed Rendell
Rendell
House
Senate
David Steil
R-Bucks
Gary Haluska
D-Cambria
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