NEW CASTLE —
A benefit for Ozzy Velez, 9, will take place Friday at the Cascade of Lights at Cascade Park.
New Castle Mayor Anthony Mastrangelo announced all donations between 6 and 9 p.m. Friday at the Cascade of Lights from will go to Velez’s family to defray medical costs.
Velez was injured in a Nov. 25 accident in which his friend, Octavius Stone, 7, was killed.
Community Events
December 6, 2012
Benefit set for injured boy
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Trail group to meet
The Wampum Chapter of the North Country Trail will meet Monday at Hito’s Restaurant in West Pittsburg.
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New Castle classes schedule reunions
Two New Castle High School classes are planning gatherings over the next few months. First up is the class of 1971, which is planning a 60th birthday party for its members.
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Need a last-minute gift idea for Father's Day? Pick up a ’Canes’ DVD!
One team. One vision. One heartbeat. TWO incredible keepsakes! Relive all the magic of New Castle High’s WPIAL championship basketball season by purchasing a collectible DVD or special section that was given out at the team’s banquet.
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Rabies clinic planned to aid March of Dimes
There will be a rabies clinic this week to benefit the March of Dimes. The clinic will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Plain Grove Township Building, 1029 Plain Grove Road, Volant.
- Road work: Coming on Route 19, Petersburg
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Red Cross offers babysitting class
This summer, the Red Cross will launch a babysitting class, with the option for online learning. The course gives students babysitting information to ensure children stay safe in the protection of their caretakers. Interested New Castle residents can enroll by visiting RedCross.org/Babysitting.
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Veterans program to look at hospice
Aid and attendance, along with hospice, will be the topics for a veterans benefit seminar Friday. Speakers will be Shirley Noga, director of Lawrence County’s veterans affairs office, and Rebecca Wendel, a social worker with Jameson Hospice.
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Kolodziej returns to 'Polish Hour'
Ray Kolodziej is coming back. Beginning Sunday, the WKST Polish Program hosted by Ray Kolodziej will air from noon to 1 p.m.
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Shirts sales honor fallen police officer
Memorial T-shirts for Officer William J. “Jerry” McCarthy are now available at the Shenango Township Police Department. The shirts also are available online at www.officermccarthy.com.
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Inspection leads to bridge closure
Safety concerns have led to the closure of a bridge on Squaw Run Road. The Wayne Township supervisors ordered the bridge closed after an inspection found significant deterioration of the span.
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