New Castle teacher fired over union theft charges
The New Castle Area School District terminated Charles Farris, 64, a grade school physical education teacher and former president of the local teachers union, after criminal charges alleging theft of 35,887 dollars from the union. The eight-to-one vote excluded one abstention by board member Robert Lyles who missed a private Loudermill hearing. Farris did not attend the hearing.
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Charles Farris
Farris
Lawrence County District Attorney's Office
New Castle Federation of Teachers Local
Robert Lyles
Loudermill
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Aid for abuse survivors gains new life in legislature
Legislation to allow adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file lawsuits advances in both chambers ahead of a March 24 constitutional amendment deadline. The Senate Judiciary committee approved a measure linked to House Bill 14, with debate over using the emergency clause to speed passage. Senator John Gardner opposes fast-tracking via emergency provisions, noting historic use only after major disasters. The move aims to let voters decide on the constitutional change.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
State House
John Gardner
Columbia County
Gardner
Neshannock Lancers win third WPIAL Spirit title
Seven weeks to glory for the Neshannock High School varsity cheerleaders as they uncork a flawless zero-deduction routine at Hempfield High School to capture the WPIAL Competitive Spirit Championship amid pandemic challenges and a coaching change. Senior co-captains Katie Wawrzynski and Elena Quinn praised the effort, while first-year head coach Colleen Daughtry called the performance the best of the season.
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Lancers
Hempfield High School
Katie Wawrzynski
Elena Quinn
Colleen Daughtry
Biden promotes relief aid at Pennsylvania flooring shop
President Biden showcased a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package at Smith Flooring, Inc. in Chester, Pennsylvania, arguing it helps small businesses and highlighting his cross country Help is Here tour. Vice President Harris and Doug Emhoff teamed with stops in Denver to stress relief benefits for workers and artisans.
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Chester
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Smith Flooring, Inc
Kamala Harris
Doug Emhoff
Colorado
Harris
Emhoff
Denver
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Argentina
Obituaries A5 George Gallentine Jr Jay Hudak Jack Krueger and Michael Russo
Obituaries list four local residents with ages. George Gallentine Jr aged 60, Jay F Hudak 60, John C Jack Krueger 78, Michael R Russo 93 are noted as memorial notices.
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George Gallentine Jr
Jay F. Hudak
John C. Jack’ Krueger
Michael R. Russo
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Norman Moses
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Newcastle News
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