Class of 82 echoes from New Castle basketball past
Former coach Don Ross recalls the 1982 Danes who won the WPIAL title and reached the PIAA final, noting strong similarities to the 2012 Canes. Guard Frank Bongivengo Jr and Ralph Blundo praise the team’s unselfish play and disciplined effort, as similarities spark pride.
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New Castle
Red Hurricane
Don Ross
Ralph Blundo
North Allegheny
New Castle High School
Ross
Whitehall
Frank Bongivengo Jr
Ralph
Blundo
Neshannock Approves Township Manager Hiring
Neshannock Township adopts an ordinance authorizing a township manager with Ed Stevens Ralph Sheen in support and Joe Gierlach opposed. Nine applicants have been received. The duties include directing road utilities recreation land use police and staff, open records duties, and advising on rules and programs.
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Neshannock
Ed Stevens
Ralph Sheen
Joe Gierlach
West Pittsburg power plant to shut down in three years
GenOa Energy Inc plans to deactivate eight coal powered units at the West Pittsburg facility including the New Castle area plant. Spokesman Mark Baird said upgrades to meet upcoming environmental rules were not financially justifiable. About 40 workers are employed at the plant.
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GenOa Energy Inc
West Pittsburg
Mark Baird
New Castle Area
Baird
Erica Galvin
GenOn Energy Inc
Judge hears arguments in council candidate case
Lawrence County judge heard arguments over whether a New Castle City Council candidate can hold office. District Attorney Lamancusa seeks summary judgment, arguing Mitchell’s felony convictions disqualify him under Pennsylvania law and constitutional ban. Mitchell contends clemency could remove grounds for disqualification.
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Lawrence County
John W. Hodge
New Castle
Joshua Lamancusa
Gary Mitchell
Lamancusa
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Mitchell
Pennsylvania
State Supreme Court
Commonwealth
State Board of Pardons
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New Castle News
Joseph Gierlach
Stevens
Debbie Wachter
Morris
Sary Mitchell
Pittsburgh Steelers
Hines Ward
eMajor Cruise Lines
Elizabeth M. Mangan
Robert Clinton Strawhecker
North Beaver Township
Rose Marie Tedesche
Frew Mill Road
James E. Wigley Jr
New Wilmington
Lugene Hudson
Donna Gallo Robison
Eric Ohesgeewu
HLLS
Siemen
Siemens
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