Partners for life Civil ceremonies unite same sex couples here
Civil ceremonies celebrate same sex couples joining in partnership. Local officials note inclusive rites and legal recognition, with venues offering tailored vows and officiants for diverse unions.
City plans to join sexual assault task force
New Castle plans to join a countywide sexual assault task force as council introduces an ordinance to formalize cooperation with the Lawrence County district attorney's office. Assistant district attorney Jonathan Miller says the task force, informally run for two years, will give participating officers countywide jurisdiction in investigating and prosecuting sexual assault and child abuse. City, township and state police participants include Neshannock, Shenango and local agencies.
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Two face drug gun charges after New Castle raid
Lawrence County jail holds Antonio Kelly and Shelea Gilmore after a police investigation into shots fired on Booker Drive led to a warrant search. Officers found five spent guns and marijuana odor as they detained occupants including two juveniles. District Judge Nicholson authorized the search. arrests followed.
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Antonio Kelly
Shelea L. Gilmore
Booker Drive
Jennifer Nicholson
Ellwood City judge presides over dozens of weddings yearly
District Judge Jerry Cartwright of Ellwood City has united many couples in matrimony for years. He notes national divorce rates roughly equal one in two but believes his personal record is better, mentioning he presides over two to three dozen weddings each year.
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Judge Adapts Civil Ceremonies For Gay Couples
Eight years in office, District Judge Jerry Cartwright says he is pleased to participate in happy solemn occasions. He has officiated three civil ceremonies uniting same sex couples and notes they called themselves partners for life. The traditional exchange of vows did not fit the occasion.
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Back to the 50s festival drives Cascade Park crowds
Back to the 50s marks its 28th year at Cascade Park this weekend drawing thousands of spectators. The three day event features classic cars, doo wop performances by Donna Groom of The Skyliners and Bo Wagner with Frank & Dean, plus DJ Lee Martel and local business support.
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Governor says he never will condemn Joe Paterno
Harrisburg AP Governor Tom Corbett says he has never condemned the late Penn State coach Joe Paterno for his actions regarding Jerry Sandusky and never will citing unusual circumstances. He regrets the Penn State board fired Paterno by phone and notes he was a voting trustee when the scandal broke in 2011.
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Tom Corbett
Penn State
Joe Paterno
Jerry Sandusky
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Penn State Board
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Obituary notices list local residents aged 75 to 96
OEM MORA Tod Virginia L Campbell 89 of Marshall Avenue James Robert Dice 80 of Plain Grove Township Caleb Allen Fennell New Castle Wayne L Fennell 82 of East Washington Street Marjorie Patton Gilson 96 of Portersville Edith Isabelle Murphy 96 of 725 Paul Street Richard A Neely 75 of New Wilmington Glee M Thompson 96 of Oneida Street See Page A5
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Virginia L. Campbell
Marshall Avenue
James Robert Dice
Plain Grove Township
Caleb Allen Fennell
New Castle
Wayne L. Fennell
East
Washington Street
Marjorie Patton Gilson
Portersville
Edith Isabelle Murphy
Paul St
Richard A. Neely
New Wilmington
Glee M. Thompson
Oneida Street
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