Lent Season Opens as Catholics Mark Ash Wednesday
Catholics across the county observe Ash Wednesday signaling the start of Lent and the period leading to Easter Sunday, with rituals and services noted in communities countywide.
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New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 2006
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1
Patriot Act renewal nears its final hurdle
The bill renewing the Patriot Act advances toward final congressional consideration. Lawmakers push to complete debate on surveillance and counterterrorism powers amid ongoing partisan debate and security concerns.
Runaway Forbes Buffalo Returns to Its Home
A buffalo named Forbes, which had escaped, has returned safely to its home enclosure. Local authorities coordinated recovery efforts and confirmed the animal is unharmed and back with its herd. No injuries or property damage reported.
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Forbes Buffalo
Bi Students Put Lessons Learned to Work
A Today Page item highlights Bi students applying real world skills from class projects. Teachers note practical problem solving, teamwork, and civic engagement as students showcase outcomes of classroom learning.
Athlete of the week Karatinos brings the D
Karatinos earns athlete of the week honors by anchoring the defense for the home team. He records key blocks and steals, helping secure a pivotal win. The coaching staff cites his effort as energizing the squad and lifting the defense in late stretch.
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Karatinos
Obituaries of Several Residents Noted in Local Notices
Rosemary Augustine aged 71 of 328 Park Ave William H. Baker 73 of Old Pittsburgh Road Rita Bennett 89 of Golden Hill Home Dale J. Davis 69 of 126 E Edison Ave Frances M. DeFelice 67 of 1214 Doris St Ronald Diemler 65 of Leasure Avenue Warren Henry Str 82 of Bessemer Eleanor L. Llewellyn 83 of Avalon Nursing Center Thomas J. Naple 68 of Bethel Park Walter Piccari 86 of 605 E. Hazelcroft Ave
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Augustine
Park Ave
William H. Baker
Lady Canes Narrow Defeat in Semifinal Clash
In a tightly contested WPIAL Class AAAA semifinal, Oakland Catholic edged CLOSER LOOK THE LADY CANES with a late push. The top-ranked visitors held off the home squad to advance to the final, leaving the Canes frustrated but competitive in a strong stretch run.
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Lady ’Canes
Oakland Catholic
New Castle Lady Danes Fall to Oakland Catholic in Semifinal
Oakland Catholic defeated New Castle 54 to 50 in the WPIAL Class AAAA semifinal at Ambridge High School. New Castle led at the half but was outpaced in the third quarter. Coach Luann Grybowski takes the squad to the PIAA playoffs starting March 11, with first opponent determined by the championship result. Oakland Catholic remains highly ranked regionally and nationally.
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New Castle High
Lady Danes
Oakland Catholic
New Castle
Ambridge High School
Lady Eagles
Lady Canes
Luann Grybowski
Erica Mihok
Nikki Karatinos
Ambridge
Conti sentencing delayed a week in Lawrence County
Donald Ducky Conti Jr waits an extra week for sentencing on gambling charges. The 50 year old from 408 E Home St faces a 12 month probation, forfeiture of machines and a $500 fine after a plea bargain approved by Judge J Craig Cox. A separate action seeks Conti’s removal from the housing authority board. Conti’s lawyer asks the court to deny the request. A hearing on removal is set for 9:30 a.m. April 24.
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Donald “Ducky” Conti Jr
Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas
Conti
Housing Authority Board
Alexander H. Lindsay Jr
Common Pleas
J. Craig Cox
New Castle
Vita Nuova Club
Family and Friends of Italy
Washington St
Thomas Beshara
Bush pledges U S aid as Afghan democracy faces violence
President Bush, in an unannounced Kabul visit, vows the United States will stand by Afghanistan as violence resurges. He says the U S is not cut and run and promises Osama bin Laden will be captured and brought to justice, stating it’s not a matter of if but when.
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Kabul
Afghanistan
Bush
United States
Osama bin Laden
Candidate claims bribery to withdraw in Veon race
Beav er County Commissioner Dan Donatella is accused by challenger Jay Paisley of offering a job to drop his campaign against Rep. Michael R. Veon. Paisley, a retired teacher, says the offer occurred twice, once with Veon present. Donatella calls the claim absurd and threatens legal action. Veon did not comment.
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Pittsburgh
Michael R. Veon
Veon
Jay Paisley
Beaver County
Dan Donatella
Donatella
Associated Press
Paisley
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