http://www.ncnewsonline.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:06:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_323160657.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_323160657.html I didn’t even want to open the envelope. Didn’t need to. I knew the letter inside would include two of the most dreaded words in the English language. Jury duty. I had two distinct thoughts when I received my summons to appear. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:12:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_317071234.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_317071234.html Check out Kayleen Cubbal’s sports notes for this week. The sports editor at The News shares items on Gene Matsook, a local Notre Dame connection and the start of high school hoops. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:12:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_313141255.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_313141255.html For 21 days in the summer of 1944, music wasn’t important to Michael Ferraro. The Bessemer man, who would later become a respected music teacher as well as mayor of Bessemer, was surrounded by water and shrouded in silence. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_315150051.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_315150051.html Jana Adamo always knew her son, Aaron, was one in a million. Now everyone knows it. The 8-year-old Mahoningtown boy was singled out as the 1 millionth visitor at the Pittsburgh Zoo. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:36:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_313143709.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_313143709.html Who's earning a scholarship? Where is the next charity concert taking place? Each week, find out what's happening in the community. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:44:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_313134440.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_313134440.html After Maggie Gould’s daughters revealed they’d been sexually abused, she wanted more than anything for them to feel safe again. “I felt an overwhelming need to protect them, but I didn’t know how to protect them,” the New Castle mother of four recalled. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:25:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_313072530.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_313072530.html Dozens of units, including high school marching bands, scout troops and veterans organizations took part in the annual Veterans Day Parade in the downtown. Parade participants and spectators were greeted by a gorgeous blue sky and warm temperatures. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:07:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_310090714.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_310090714.html 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. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:16:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_310071651.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_310071651.html Halloween may be over, but there’s still one monster roaming the streets of New Wilmington. Snuffelupagus II. OK, “Son of Snuffelupagus” likely would sound more scary, but in reality, there’s only thing that need fear this mobile mechanical behemoth: leaves. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_308070044.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_308070044.html Joshua Lamancusa won election as Lawrence County district attorney. The New Castle Democrat defeated Republican candidate George Freed by approximately 2,800 votes. Meanwhile, longtime Mahoning Township Supervisor Francis “Poncho” Exposito was defeated. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:30:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_306133111.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_306133111.html 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. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:53:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_306135337.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_306135337.html Through periodical updates on our Web site, the New Castle News shares information on Lawrence County residents serving our country through their military service. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:46:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_303104658.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_303104658.html 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. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:44:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_301064435.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_301064435.html Who's earning a scholarship? Where is the next charity concert taking place? Each week, find out what's happening in the community. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:48:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_296144834.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/morelocal/local_story_296144834.html Devin Taylor is looking to make the most of another opportunity. Taylor signed a contract to play for the Youngstown Swish American Basketball Association team..