Lawrence County primary yields incumbents and cautions on distress
The Lawrence County primary showed incumbents winning nominations across county offices and the New Castle mayor defeating challengers. Despite apparent stability, distress remains in New Castle and the school district, while county finances face lean times and economic development remains an unfulfilled promise. Turnout was about 25 percent.
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Lawrence County
New Castle
Anthony Mastrangelo
Hickory Township
R. Scott Mitcheltree
Jon Sweet
Mitcheltree
Washington
Harrisburg
Boehner Criticized by Catholic Professors in Letter
Catholic University audience issue sparks broad critique from about 75 Catholic professors who accuse John Boehner of opposing poverty relief. They challenge his 2012 budget stance and argue religious duty requires prioritizing the poor, while noting Jesus focused on the eternal order and radical love rather than politics. Scripps Howard News Service
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John Boehner
John Paul II
America
Catholic University of America
Washington
Congress
Boehner
Jesus
Garry Wills
Christ
Wills
Scripps Howard News Service
Columnist Reprimanded for Misleading Sex Assault Claims
Lisa Madras condemns CNHS writer Taylor Armerding for a provocative column claiming dress provokes sexual assault. The letter argues victims are harmed by blaming attire, stresses rape is an act of violence, and calls for responsible reporting while defending free speech.
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New Castle News
Insight
CNHS
Taylor Armerding
Armerding
Harrisburg trip hosted by AARP Harrisburg event
More than a thousand AARP members and volunteers will travel to the state Capitol in Harrisburg on June 7 from 1 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The free outing includes round-trip transportation, snacks, lunch and a T shirt. Governor to speak on senior hunger family caregiving and utility rate limits. Reservations due tomorrow.
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AARP
Harrisburg
State Capitol
Mercer Road
Shirley McMillan
Rosetta Camo
Iarge
Ebnor Crankleton
Greenwood Avenue
New Castle
News invites reader letters with strict submission rules
The Newcastle News asks readers to send letters up to 300 words and requires name address and phone number for verification. Anonymous submissions are not allowed and letters may be edited for length and grammar.
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New Castle News
New Castle
New Castle News Editorial Board Listed
The New Castle News provides contact details for its staff and office hours. Editorial Board members include Lawrence Corvi Mitchel Olszak Michael Matis Nancy Bergey and Laura Crawford with a weekday 8 am to 5 pm business schedule.
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Lawrence Corvi
Mitchel Olszak
Michael Matis
Nancy Bergey
Laura Crawford
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