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  • Kolodziej.jpg Tim Kolodziej: For the Class of 2013, there’s no looking back — promise?

    Congratulations, Class of 2013! You made it. Your last history lesson is history. Your last final — final. The unsure children who once needed help to climb the school bus steps will now stride confidently across the stage to receive their diplomas.

    June 6, 2013 1 Photo

  • Dougalewicz.jpg Former school employee convicted of sex charges

    A one-time employee of the Union school district has been convicted of sex-related charges involving a former student. A jury convicted Ronald Dougalewicz Jr., 40, of New Castle of aggravated indecent assault on a child less than 16, indecent assault, two counts of corruption of minors and possession of child pornography.

    May 31, 2013 1 Photo

  • money.jpg Vo-tech budget loses support

    Now there are only two. That is the number of school districts that have approved the Lawrence County Career and Technical Center budget for the 2013-14 year after Union board’s withdrew support this week.

    May 23, 2013 1 Photo

  • High School Basketball: Fadden resigns as Union girls coach

    Brian Fadden has resigned as Union High girls basketball coach. The resignation was approved during Monday night’s school board meeting.

    May 22, 2013

  • No tax hike in Union school budget

    The Union Area School Board has introduced a $10.6 budget with no tax increase. If the $10,585,494 spending plan is approved, it will be the third year without a tax increase in the district. The property tax is at 14.42 mills.

    May 22, 2013

  • WPIAL Baseball Playoffs: ‘Missed opportunities’ end season for Union

    The book is closed on the 2013 Union High baseball team. Those interested in reading the last chapter should turn to the page titled, “Missed Opportunities.” There were plenty of them in the Scotties 5-1 loss to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in the WPIAL Class A quarterfinals at Pullman Park in Butler.

    May 16, 2013

  • Mele.jpg High School Basketball: Union grad set to coach Kennedy Catholic girls

    Chris Mele is taking his 20 years of coaching experience to Kennedy Catholic High School. Mele, a Union High graduate, was announced yesterday as the head coach of the Lady Golden Eagles basketball team.

    May 14, 2013 1 Photo

  • IMG_4516e.JPG Photo Gallery: Check out our images from the Union High prom!

    The pomp. The pageantry. The pairs. The pictures. Yes, it’s prom season once again in Lawrence County and the New Castle News is on hand to document all the fun and excitement. We hope you enjoy our photo galleries! Today, Union High.
     

    May 14, 2013 1 Photo 6 Slideshows

  • Union hires principal

    Michael Ross has been named the new principal at Union High School. Ross was hired during a special meeting Tuesday night.

    May 3, 2013

  • school.jpg Union still undecided on tax hike

    The Union school board is hoping to avoid a tax increase next year but has not decided yet. During Wednesday’s meeting, Samantha Charles, district business manager, provided an overview of funding for the 2013-14 school year, based on Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed budget.

    April 19, 2013 1 Photo

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