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PHOTOS, STORY: Lady ’Canes add yoga to training regimen
Yoga? Who wants to do yoga? Nobody cares about yoga. That was the reaction from the New Castle girls basketball team when head coach Jason Rankin said yoga would be a new offseason activity.
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IN U.S. SERVICE: Meet those serving our country proudly
Through periodic updates on our Web site, the New Castle News shares information on Lawrence County residents serving our country through their military service.
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PHOTO, STORY: Fan may have caused fire to historic forge
A malfunctioning fan may have caused Saturday’s fire that burned down the historic Wendell August Forge in Grove City. The fire started in the spray room.
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INVESTIGATION: Big Ben accused of sexual assault again
A jovial night of bar-hopping in a central Georgia college town ended in a new allegation against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
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COUNTY CLIPS: Get the low-down on neighbors, friends
Who's earning a scholarship? Where is the next charity concert taking place? Each week, find out what's happening in the community.
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PHOTOS, STORY: Local man displays impressive Beatles collection
Grab a ticket to ride. Or hop on a yellow submarine. And if you like, bring along Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Get ready to enter a very special kingdom devoted to the Beatles.
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HOUSE DESTROYED: Afternoon blaze guts East Side home
An East Side woman wakes up and escapes her home just before flames sweep through it Friday afternoon.
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PHOTOS, STORY: Investigation continues into blaze at Shad Hanna’s
Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal Brian Crouch, who was examining the building at 1046 Butler Ave. Wednesday afternoon, said arson had not been ruled out.
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GREENSPACE: Forget shovels, jackhammers for shrub snow removal
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HELP WANTED: United Way faces fund-raising shortfall
To survive a faltering economy, the local United Way is asking 1,000 new donors for $1 per week. That’s $2 per pay from a biweekly paycheck, or $52 a year.
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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Friends, family memorialize Kenzie Houk
Family and friends of Kenzie Marie Houk remembered her and her unborn son Saturday, a year after their deaths. The anniversary observance took place at their graveside.
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IN U.S. SERVICE: Meet those serving our country proudly
Through periodic updates on our Web site, the New Castle News shares information on Lawrence County residents serving our country through their military service.
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LYNN SATERNOW: Don’t fire Hickory coach; fire school board members
They don’t need to get rid of the football coach at Hickory. They need to get rid of some chool board members. The recent closed-door action to open the football job was one of the most disgusting moves I’ve seen in many years of covering sports.
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ON THE RECORD: Latest marriage license, divorce listings for Lawrence County
On the Record is a periodic update of public information coming out of the Lawrence County Government Center. Look inside for the latest listing of marriage licenses and divorces in the county.
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SOUL PATROL: Church of Genesis teens make monthly habit of helping others
When Craig Cole arrived as youth pastor at Church of Genesis, one of his top priorities was to create Servant Saturdays. Now, once a month, the church's teens head out into the community to lend someone a hand.
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IN U.S. SERVICE: Meet those serving our country proudly
Through periodic updates on our Web site, the New Castle News shares information on Lawrence County residents serving our country through their military service.
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COUNTY CLIPS: Get the low-down on neighbors, friends
Who's earning a scholarship? Where is the next charity concert taking place? Each week, find out what's happening in the community.
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PHOTOS, STORY: Restoration to begin on historical church window
The windows at Trinity Episcopal Church reflect its long history. Beautiful stained glass serves as a companion to an equally beautiful sanctuary. The window has been a fixture at Trinity almost as long as the worship site itself.
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NEW CASTLE SCHOOLS: Audit’s clean slate pleases district
Nothing thrilled Karen Humphrey. Superintendent George Gabriel and business manager Joseph Ambrosini agreed. Nothing was good.
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PHOTOS, STORY: Residents take stand at dangerous crossroads
Joe Nastasie believes there are times when action is necessary, even if one must stand alone in a perilous situation. But when he waves his red flag while standing in front of giant rigs at a dangerous crossroads, Nastasie isn’t alone.
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SUPER BOWL: Will Tim Tebow’s commercial hamper his career?
Is Tim Tebow hurting his popularity by appearing with his mom in an ad from a pro-life group in the Super Bowl? In case you don’t know, CBS has agreed to run an ad by the group, Focus on the Family.
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PHOTOS, STORY: Local high schools win honors at state farm show
Three Lawrence County high schools won honors at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show last month in Harrisburg. Wilmington, Laurel and Mohawk students showcased their talents and abilities.
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HOME WORK: North Hill house becomes a classroom tool
Several times a week, Kenny Koziol calls a house on Reis Street home. There he’s known as “The Laundry King.” At the Functional Skills House, Koziol learns about keeping a neat dwelling, preparing a meal and managing a household.
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COUNTY CLIPS: New Castle resident lands ‘dream’ radio job
Who's earning a scholarship? Where is the next charity concert taking place? Each Tuesday, find out what's happening in the community.
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NAMES IN THE GAMES: Catching up with local athletes competing in college
Each week, sports writer Ron Poniewasz Jr. catches up with former Lawrence County high school athletes to see how they are doing while competing in college.
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WHO’S DOING WHAT: Meet the county's movers and shakers
Whether it's excelling in the classroom or in the board room, The News tracks the successes of local residents as they move onward and upward in their careers.
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DINING: New restaurant moving into Neshannock
Compadres Gril will open in the former Ponderosa building at Field Club Commons in the spring. Owner Armando Navarro said he began negotiating prior to Ponderosa’s closing.
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IN U.S. SERVICE: Meet those serving our country proudly
Through periodic updates on our Web site, the New Castle News shares information on Lawrence County residents serving our country through their military service.
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KAYLEEN CUBBAL: Notes on Jackie Z., Jim Smiley and Luann Grybowski
Jack Zduriencik is becoming a household name in Major League Baseball circles. In just over a year as the general manager of the Seattle Mariners, he has put together a potentially terrific team.
