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PHOTO GALLERIES: Meet the homecoming courts from each county school district
It's that time of year again when the hard-hitting action of Friday night football gives way to the elegance and pageantry of homecoming. Look inside for special photo galleries and bios for all attendants on this year's courts.
PHOTOS, STORY: Lion cubs born at animal park
Adam Guiher sensed things were not quite normal with his Barbary lions, June and Cash, last week. That’s when it occurred to the owner of the Living Treasures Animal Park that not only would the facility’s hours expand next month, but so would its population.
PHOTOS, STORY: ‘Dirty Dancing’ star Patrick Swayze dies at 57
Patrick Swayze personified a particular kind of masculine grace both on and off screen, from his roles in films like “Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost” to the way he carried himself in his long fight with pancreatic cancer.
COUNTY CLIPS: Get the low-down on neighbors, friends
Who's earning a scholarship? Where is the next charity concert taking place? Each Tuesday, find out what's happening in the community.
CULTURE: Greek church festival to feature music, dancing
Greek culture is a blend of history, religion, music and people. And food plays a vital role. The St. George Greek Orthodox Church festival has all that. This year, there’s a bonus. The event will be held outside for the first time.
CREATING FIREWORKS: Vitale featured in ESPN magazine
Rocco Vitale of Pyrotecnico is the face of fireworks in the Sept. 7 issue of ESPN magazine. The New Castle native’s picture appears in an article.
LIFE. CHOICES: Attitudes are contagious; what if yours spread?
I remember trips to the grocery store or bank with my mother when I was a child. “Good morning,” said the smiling face behind the counter. And, “Thank you.” And, wonder of all wonders, “Come again.”
AUDIO INTERVIEW: Bob McDowell chats with Tony Butala of the Lettermen
The Lettermen, a popular vocal group that’s been performing for nearly 50 years, will perform at Westminster College. Bob McDowell chats with front man Tony Butala, a native of Sharon.
PHOTOS, STORY: Big Ben, defense sharp as Steelers beat Bills
Ben Roethlisberger hurriedly left the Steelers’ locker room wearing a ring that looked to be half the size of a football. A few minutes earlier, he showed why he’s won two oversized Super Bowl rings the last four seasons.
COUNTY FAIR ’09: Take another look at all the photo galleries
There’s more to the annual Lawrence County Fair than animals, funnel cakes and carnival rides — there are plenty of memorable images, too. Photographer Courtney Caughey is spending the week at the fair and will share her photos daily.
PHOTOS, STORY: Nearly 1,000 turn out for Old Timers Day
Toes were tapping, folks were singing old songs and senior couples, still dazzled with each other after decades, were kissing. It was all part of the festivities at the 103rd annual Old Timers Day on Wednesday.
COACH’S CASE: Pitino tells cops he paid for abortion
Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino told police he had sex in a restaurant six years ago with a woman now accused of trying to extort millions of dollars from him.
PHOTOS, STORY, VIDEO: Balloon lands in Neshannock Village
Residents of Neshannock Village got a surprise visitor Friday night when a hot air balloon lands in their back yard.
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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