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You could call her a stage mom. But Erika Groves’ passion for the performing arts goes well beyond her own children’s performances.
I am not the kind of guy who enjoys going to meetings. Maybe it comes from my childhood, when my mother dragged me to every Service Star Legion, American Legion, VFW and Gold Star Mothers meeting that she could find. I was always the only child there, and I was bored to death.
I am not the kind of guy who enjoys going to meetings. Maybe it comes from my childhood, when my mother dragged me to every Service Star Legion, American Legion, VFW and Gold Star Mothers meeting that she could find. I was always the only child there, and I was bored to death.
Parents always give the best and worst advice.
Years ago, in the ‘70s and ‘80s, we had a telephone on the wall. We also had three children under the age of five at one time.
BY MICHAEL ROKNICK
HARRISBURG — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources this week will outline proposed changes to its internal policy on ATV trails on state forest lands to the Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council for public comment.
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Mines & Meadows will host a scavenger hunt from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at its 1307 Old Route 18 Wampum, facility.
The battlefields of the Civil War are a popular pilgrimage destination from many enthusiasts of American history.
I’ve gotten quite a few emails from readers who have questions about an article on Social Security benefits for spouses that recently ran in an issue of the AARP Bulletin.
The Neshannock Memorial Elementary School will hold kindergarten registration for the 2020-21 school year on March 4-6.
Girl Scout fun patches once focused exclusively on traditional activities like crafts, cookies and camping. Today, patch themes have expanded into civics education, teaching future voters how to be smarter and more engaged citizens.
Westminster College School of Music faculty members Dr. Tim Winfield, assistant professor of trumpet, and Dr. Nancy DeSalvo, associate professor of piano, recently released an album of original music for trumpet and piano, titled Landscapes and Shorts.
Drs. Cynthia Maro, Annette Anléu, Alyssa Carver, Daniel Jones, and Amanda Brown, and the staff of the Ellwood Animal Hospital hosted and sponsored Paws 4 The Holidays, a benefit fundraiser for the Lawrence County Humane Society on Dec. 5.
Though goats are often associated with an agricultural lifestyle, these animals are being kept as pets more and more frequently.
You may read some late developing news stories in my column that you won’t find in any other news sources.
Growing up, my dad’s side of the family had big reunions held every July over an entire weekend.
Good food is often at the center of a memorable gathering, and such was the case at a dinner that united women of diverse backgrounds in New Castle.
Where do ideas about fashion come from?
January is National Mentoring Month, an annual mentoring campaign that seeks to increase awareness of the need for mentoring and highlight the reasons why mentoring is so important.
BUTLER — For the fifth time since 2015, Butler County Community College, serving 24,000 credit and noncredit students in eight western Pennsylvania counties and online, has been ranked as the No. 1 community college in the state.
The officers of the Lawrence/Mercer Chapter of ATHENA International have set the restructuring of the organization and the Inaugural Membership Meeting for 5:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at Whole Life Services, 1565 E. State St., Hermitage.
People Concerned for the Unborn Child of New Castle is sponsoring a bus trip to Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life on Jan. 24.
The 2020 Lawrence County Youth Ministries Dodgeball Tournament is scheduled for Jan. 26.
Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center’s Coffee and Contemplation series continues at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 21 with Barbara O’Donnell presenting “Deepening Awareness of God in Our Lives.”
By COREY J. CORBIN
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There were just too many stars for one show.
xtra Help (also known as the Low-Income Subsidy or LIS) assists eligible beneficiaries with paying for costs associated with their Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, including annual deductibles, monthly premiums and prescription co-payments or coinsurance.
BY ERIC POOLE
Castlewood Alliance Church is planning a trip to the Holy Land next year, and is inviting the public to come along.
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The brief farewell that Alex Trebek says will close his final “Jeopardy!” episode isn’t on the horizon.
First of all, I’m sorry for not posting a column last week. We were in Destin for a vacation, and in the spirit of full disclosure, I was off by a day regarding the submission deadline. When I thought it was Thursday it was actually Friday, but that’s what happens on vacations or when you ar…
•CARLEE MAY of Enon Valley was named to the fall 2019 dean’s list at Berry College in Rome, Georgia.
I like almost all plants, but I enjoy some of them more than others. This year, I was a tad disappointed in the Proven Winners 2020 National Plant of the Year. They chose the Diamond Collection Euphorbia.
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
Dear Car Talk: I take my two vehicles to a local car repair shop. They are “family owned” and have been in business a long time. They are endorsed by that famous automobile association.
Arts & Education at the Hoyt presents a new exhibition of work titled “Locality” by Pittsburgh artist Lauren Scavo-Fulk, beginning Tuesday.
Grove City runner S. Mark Courtney runs in the Best Dam Race in 2015.
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Ice fishing isn’t for everyone, but for many the call of the ice is irresistible.
The piano students of Norma Henry playing piano solos at the Haven Nursing Home were: Waylon Henry, Erika Wagner, Deryk Melborn, Sophia Bowen, Austin Wagner, Kasey Nesbit. Taryn Hunsinger sang several Solos to the residents. Four year old Sawyer Henry wished everyone Merry Christmas.
Can a cup of coffee make a difference? At the City Rescue Mission it can. A cup of coffee goes a long way in making Mission guests feel warm and welcome.
Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will host a Self-Care Retreat for Caregivers from 7 p.m. Jan. 24 through noon Jan. 26.
Slippery Rock University has announced its dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester. The list consists of SRU undergraduate students who earned a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.
ear Car Talk: I have a very puzzling and scary problem with my 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
Jim Boscov, Chairman and CEO of Boscov’s, is pleased to announce that an all-new edition of his family’s iconic department store will open a new location in the Eastwood Mall Complex in Fall 2020.
Here’s a one-question quiz for you:
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl is weeks away, but for “Jeopardy!” addicts the big game is here: All-time top money winners Brad Rutter, Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer are facing off for ultimate bragging rights.
NEW YORK (AP) — Lulu Wang, Lorene Scafaria, Melina Matsoukas and Greta Gerwig led Hollywood to a record year for women in the director’s chair. In 2019, women directed more of the most popular movies than any year before.
Don’t put your Santa aprons away yet.
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