Murder suspect held for court in Williams Street shooting
A New Castle teen, Markus Solomon, 19, of 515 Whippo St., was ordered held for court on criminal homicide and related charges after a Williams Street shooting Aug. 30. Solomon remains jailed without bond. a preliminary hearing described a confrontation before the gunfire and a witness who saw three men near the scene.
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Lawrence County
Norm Carpenter
Scare apparel Classic costumes still popular for Halloween
Costume shops report strong Halloween demand with iconic figures like Lady Gaga Elvis Marilyn Monroe Dorothy and the Scarecrow remaining favorites. New Castle Costumes expanded from 200 to 500 costumes and accessories while Halloween City operates temporary pop ups, though chain inquiries to corporate offices were not answered.
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Lady Gaga
Elvis
Marilyn Monroe
Dorothy
Tin Man
Scarecrow
Hudack
Sandy
New Castle
al Hudack
Title seekers swarm county in shale leasing drive
The Lawrence County register and recorder's office hosts about 50 title searchers cataloging hundreds of properties in Lawrence County for Marcellus and Utica shale leases. Janet L Kalajainen extends hours and brings in computers to support the surge while Neil Johnston and Sam Papa lead the search team, with Johnston staying in a local hotel during a two year Pennsylvania shale assignment.
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Neil Johnston
Sam Papa
Johnston
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Shale
Darkness story carries a thread of hope in Holocaust tale
Eve Schloss recounts the terror she and her family faced under the Nazis including Auschwitz. Nine performances of A Light In the Darkness will be staged by The Victorian Players in Youngstown, based on Schlosss book The Promise co written with Barbara Powers. The play arose from Schlosss suggestion and Ballantynes three year effort, with Schloss approving each draft.
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Anne Frank
Eva Schloss
Auschwitz Concentration Camp
Victorian Players
Youngstown
Schloss
Barbara Powers
JE. Ballantyne Jr
Ballantyne
Aliquippa Faces Ellwood City in Key Midwestern Showdown
The Aliquippa Tigers bring speed and depth to the Midwestern Conference clash against Ellwood City, a pivotal matchup expected to shape standings and momentum. Ellwood City counters with disciplined defense and a sharp scoring balance to challenge the high tempo visitors.
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Aliquippa
Ellwood City
Bartman story offers lessons for young athletes
Tim Kolodziej argues that the sad surreal tale of Steve Bartman provides valuable lessons for aspiring players about handling pressure, focusing under scrutiny, and maintaining composure during pivotal moments in sports.
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Tim Kolodziej
Steve Bartman
Daily blotter public records listing overview
Community blotter summarizes public records from police, fire, and district court postings. Quick notes on arrests, dispatches, fire calls, and judge activity compiled for local awareness without sensational detail.
Obituaries for six residents across several towns
J Russell Brodbeck 105 Ellwood City Anthony L Castiglia 82 New Castle Fredrick H Feil 90 Schenley Avenue Mary Jo Gabriel 57 Agnew Street Nancy Shingledecker 70 Fairground Road Ron J Wilkison Jr 43 Webster Groves Mo read on page AS for full details.
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J. Russell Brodbeck
Ellwood City
Anthony L. Castiglia
New Castle
Fredrick H. Feil
Schenley Avenue
Mary Jo Gabriel
Agnew Street
Nancy Shingledecker
Fairground Road
Ron J. Wilkison Jr
Webster Groves
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