Juneteenth artist paints freedom theme at St Luke church
Grace Basham sold her art at the Juneteenth celebration at St Luke A M E Zion Church. She described Juneteenth as a celebration of freedom for African Americans and for all people, noting the origin of the date in 1865 when Galveston, Texas was informed of emancipation. The piece also touches on the historical arc from Lincoln's Proclamation to later cultural shifts and the Depression era.
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Bikers Ride to Help Homeless Veterans in Third Stand Up For Vets Ride
Cascade Park hosted the third annual Stand Up For Vets Motorcycle Ride in New Castle as sunny weather followed days of rain. VFW Post 315 auxiliary president Bonnie Boston and volunteer Kathy Jennings led registration and ceremonies before the ride began to benefit homeless veterans.
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State budget proposal due to be unveiled today
Gov. Tom Wolf's plan would set general fund spending at 34.1 billion with no tax hikes beyond a per capita fee on towns without local police. Lawmakers expect a completed budget before the June 30 deadline as revenue outpaces projections in the spring surge.
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Pompeo Pushes Global Coalition Against Iran in Middle East
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo travels to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to build a worldwide coalition against Iran while signaling potential talks without preconditions. He cites a crisis week after US sanctions and a drone incident, noting readiness to negotiate if Tehran seeks talks. A new round of sanctions is expected Monday.
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