http://www.ncnewsonline.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 13 May 2008 16:11:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_134161147.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_134161147.html As someone who sells insurance, Amy McConnell knows all too well how fragile life can be. Known to her loved ones and clients as a workaholic, the owner of M and M Insurance in New Castle has spent the last 18 years working day and night. Wed, 14 May 2008 08:17:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_135081806.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_135081806.html Every Wednesday, the New Castle News goes inside the halls of local schools to find out what's happening inside your child's classroom. Tue, 06 May 2008 07:55:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_127000939.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_127000939.html It was clear that Lawrence County’s next generation was on the mind of Joe Ehrmann. The former pro football star came to The Villa to challenge the audience to redefine what it means to be a man. Sat, 10 May 2008 07:06:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_131070637.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_131070637.html An employee of certified public accountants Carbis Walker and Associates, Tara Gagliano is more comfortable crunching numbers than pounding nails. “This is why I don’t do this for a living.” Thu, 08 May 2008 12:13:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_129115231.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_129115231.html As the Olympic flame swept through the streets of Hong Kong, Wai Fong stood out in the crowd. Instead of the celebratory red of the thousands of Chinese spectators around her, she wore a blue “Free Tibet” T-shirt. Fri, 02 May 2008 06:59:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_123065922.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_123065922.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. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:16:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_120081711.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_120081711.html The click of high heels down the halls of New Castle High School means just one thing. Principal Dr. Jacqueline Respress is on the move. In fact, she is more likely to be in the hallways or a classroom than in her office. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:30:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_120143058.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_120143058.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, 28 Apr 2008 08:37:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_119083803.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_119083803.html Sam Greenwood turned to his 7-year-old son for a few words or wisdom. Greenwood was one of 14 inductees honored Sunday during the 25th annual Lawrence County Historical Society Sports Hall of Fame banquet. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:19:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_094141916.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_094141916.html Lori Miles was only 26 years old when her brain ruptured. The happy-go-lucky administrative assistant at Almega Plastics enjoyed spending her time reading, attending exhibits, and going to car shows. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:05:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_087100552.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_087100552.html Floyd J. Monaco, sentenced in 1982 to life in prison, believes combat-related post traumatic stress disorder may have played a role when he shot and killed a state police trooper on June 12, 1979. Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:12:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_061013045.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_061013045.html Decked out in camouflage, Eric John Gerkey is big into the hunting scene. He just doesn’t know it yet. Friday night, the two-month-old baby attended his first Sportman’s Night Out. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:08:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_053100825.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_053100825.html Had Donald Pagley rolled the dice, the odds against him inheriting what killed his father would not have been favorable. His father, two uncles, a brother and a cousin all developed abdominal aortic aneurysms. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:56:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_001005657.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_001005657.html A major college football program produced a memorable season. A county product made his big-league debut in the Big Apple. Professional baseball welcomed two talented local products by way of the June draft. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:16:00 +0000 http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_325131721.html http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/local_story_325131721.html It was quite a football season for the Tri-County North Conference. Mars High rolled to its second-straight Tri-County North championship and its first undefeated mark in school history.