The beauty queen, the hedge fund and the insider trading ring Nov 24, 2009
As an analyst at New Castle Funds, she was a regular at conferences on technology stocks, where she could get face time with executives and press them on how many microprocessors and how much software they were shipping that quarter ... An unidentified family friend at Akamai Technologies allegedly gave her a tip so accurate that New Castle made more than $2 ... "Unless you were on the phone with (the AMD executive) and had Moffat at your house last night, who the f*** would be buying it,... (Business Report, South Africa)
Pa. highway projects get Recovery funds Nov 21, 2009
Patching and overlay of U.S. 422 from Cascade Street to the Butler County line in New Castle and Shenango and Slippery Rock townships, $5. 3 million. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Jerry Micco's sports chat transcript (Yesterday) Nov 19, 2009
Jerry Micco: I would think Mark, who was a teammate of mine on the New Castle High football squad, would be welcomed as a coordinator or head coach at a lot of places. Kansas football had been in the doldrums for years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Reading the high school football crystal ball (12) Nov 12, 2009
North Hills was seeded 12th and was joined in the winners circle Friday by all other No. 12 seeds New Castle (AAA), Sto-Rox (AA) and Springdale (A). On the other side of the state, defending PIAA Class AAA runner-up Archbishop Wood was nearly dumped by two-win Lansdale Catholic in a Philadelphia Catholic League Blue Division Class AAA semifinal. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Rail would link city neighborhoods Nov 2, 2009
This track goes from New Castle to Washington, Pa. through Oakland. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Centaur subsidiary files for Chapter 11 Oct 30, 2009
The will not issue a gaming license at the site in New Castle without financing in place. The bankruptcy filing is among the "first steps toward a more comprehensive, company-wide restructuring process," Centaur said in the statement. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 10/25/09 Oct 25, 2009
From left are Jake Wilson, 11, of New Castle, Josh Vollnogle, 15, of Prospect, Aaron Zajac, 11, of Boy Scout Troop 33 (Prospect), Haley Cahall, 15, of Portersville, Bill Cahall of Portersville, and Ethan Wilson, 15, of New Castle. HIKING. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Iraq casualties Oct 25, 2009
New Castle, Virginia. Died from non-combat related injuries in Owesat, Iraq, on January 25, 2008. (CNN -- Specials)
The Fumbler: Shaq vs. a "real" local star -- The Fumbler Oct 23, 2009
WPIAL CLASS AAA -- (Big Seven) THOMAS JEFFERSON over Belle Vernon; Chartiers Valley over ELIZABETH FORWARD; West Mifflin over RINGGOLD. (Greater Allegheny) MARS over Indiana; Knoch over HIGHLANDS. (Keystone) DERRY over Albert Gallatin; Greensburg Salem over LAUREL HIGHLANDS; Uniontown over SOUTHMORELAND. (Parkway) Blackhawk over MOON; Hopewell over MONTOUR; New Castle over AMBRIDGE.. WPIAL CLASS AA -- (Allegheny) FREEPORT over Deer Lakes; BURRELL over Ford City; Valley over APOLLO-RIDGE; SHADY... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Fans soak up the Phillies' latest conquest Oct 22, 2009
Joe Harrington, 31, of New Castle, high-fived a friend at the bar following the final out ... Dan Rankin, 26, of New Castle, who watched the game with friends on the patio of Grotto Pizza on Pennsylvania Avenue in Wilmington, just knew his team would do what it needed to clinch the National League championship ... "It is a small price to pay for a big-time win, he said.At Dick's Sporting Goods near the Christiana Mall, about 40 people had browsed Phillies gear shortly after midnight this... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Phils fans no longer expect disappointment Oct 20, 2009
Dave Shortridge, a 38-year-old service manager for Price Toyota near New Castle, said he doesn't need facts, statistics or trends to guide him on the Phillies prospects. His allegiance this postseason is based purely on a gut feeling. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Like son, like father for WPIAL football coaches Oct 16, 2009
At New Castle, 71-year-old Frank Bongivengo is the quarterbacks and outside linebackers coach for his son, Frank Bongivengo II. The elder Bongivengo coached Shenango from 1965-98 and had a 207-106-12 record ... At New Castle, the Hurricanes have had successful quarterbacks the past few seasons in a spread offense. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
'Wildcat' an old trick up West Allegheny's sleeve Oct 9, 2009
Caputo, a junior running back, rushed for 297 yards last Friday against New Castle, with most of the yardage coming out of the "Wildcat." In the offense, a running back takes a direct snap from center ... Caputo carried the ball 40 times against New Castle ... The victory against New Castle lifted West Allegheny's record to 4-1 -- and Caputo has been one of the main reasons for the Indians' successful start. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
LeeAnn Wimmers: The story behind an accused killer Oct 4, 2009
"Significant abuse prior to the age of five, said Susan McKinnis, a Greenville, Pa., caseworker who worked with LeeAnn when she was a teenager, ticking off what she remembered of the files forwarded to her on LeeAnn. Authorities in Buncombe County, N.C., would remove LeeAnn from her mother s home when she was in elementary school. She lived for a time with her grandmother. Soon, Jeffrey and Kim Deeter of New Castle, Pa., found her photo and adopted her. And she became Jeffrey s girlfriend, said... (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Two rail trails intersect in this western Pennsylvania town Sep 30, 2009
00004000 The other is the Stavich Bicycle Trail that runs 11 miles from Struthers, Ohio, to New Castle, Pa. The Montour Trail will, in time, stretch 46. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
More than 1,000 officers sworn in to keep peace Sep 24, 2009
Smaller Pennsylvania municipalities that sent officers include Beaver Falls, Buffalo Township, Clairton, Coraopolis, Harrison Township, Latimore Township, Middlesex, Monongahela, Monroeville, New Castle, Rankin, Reading, Tyrone, Whitehall and Whitaker. Beallsville Borough Police Chief Richard Young is the only officer with his Washington County town, and he sent himself, after making sure the state police would look out for the 511 people under his protection. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Football Notebook: Move to Western Pennsylvania pays off for Gateway High senior Sep 21, 2009
Overall, four games match undefeated teams -- Chartiers Valley vs. West Mifflin, New Castle vs. Hopewell, South Fayette vs. Sto-Rox and Fort Cherry vs. Serra Catholic. A few other games are big, including Bethel Park vs. Woodland Hills, Erie McDowell vs. McKeesport, Mt. Lebanon vs. Shaler and Perry vs. Peabody in the City League. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG West: Rich Emert's football notebook Sep 17, 2009
" The Quakers have just two senior starters. The roster has 24 sophomores and Besong said there is a strong freshman group behind them. By the way, Quaker Valley entertains Sto-Rox tomorrow night. Best bets Speaking of tomorrow night, here are games to check out if you aren't heading to the Aliquippa at Beaver Falls contest: Blackhawk (1-1) is at New Castle (2-0) in a Class AAA Parkway clash and South Fayette (2-0) entertains Keystone Oaks (2-0) in the Class AA Century. On Saturday afternoon,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
New Castle girls' coach leaves for Class AA Neshannock Sep 4, 2009
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Luann Grybowski won three WPIAL titles in the past six years at New Castle. Luann Grybowski had established New Castle as one of the premier girls' basketball programs in the WPIAL in recent years ... But she recently walked away from the job and became the girls' coach at Neshannock, a less-successful program that plays at a much smaller level than New Castle. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
A Pit of Excellence Aug 28, 2009
"Aliquippa is no different than Clairton, Duquesne, New Castle or McKeesport," said Yannessa. "They're all steel towns that have the same mentality and love for their sports, and it's so deep-seeded in the community. "The thing about Aliquippa, too, is there are expectations. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Dismissal sought in murder case of boy, 11 Aug 27, 2009
Posted: Thursday, August 27, 2009 NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) -- Attorneys for an 11-year-old western Pennsylvania boy accused of fatally shooting his father's pregnant fiancee are again asking a judge to dismiss key evidence. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Lockerbie bomber's release decried Aug 21, 2009
Other victims from the area included: David Gould, 45, an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Public and International Affairs, was returning from East Africa where he was working to promote peace; Ann Gorgacz, 76, a widow from New Castle, was flying home from London with her daughters, Loretta Gorgacz, 46, and Linda Gordon, 39; Barry Valentino, Jr., 28, who grew up in Pleasant Hills where he had once been a volunteer firefighter, was headed back from vacation to a... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
2009 Women's Soccer Preview Aug 19, 2009
arrives at Stony Brook from New Castle, Del. where she was a four-time first team All-Catholic and all-state selection at Saint Elizabeth High School. (Goseawolves.org)
Lawrence County racino lingers in a Catch-22 Aug 17, 2009
HARRISBURG -- For two years, Lawrence County residents and officials have been patiently waiting for an Indianapolis company to begin construction on a $425 million racetrack/casino west of New Castle ... "I sincerely hope they can get moving soon. We're all rooting for them to bring this to fruition. Lawrence County is desperate for the jobs and for additional tax revenue for local and county governments," said New Castle businessman Carmen Shick, whose family sold Centaur Inc. the land for the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
13 local post offices may close to cut costs Aug 1, 2009
Earlier this year, for example, the Postal Service said it was studying combining the New Castle center with the one in Pittsburgh, although the postal union opposed the idea. The Postal Service later decided to keep the New Castle center open, transferring only a small portion of its volume to the operation in Pittsburgh. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Gas prices up almost 4 cents in western Pa Jul 29, 2009
New Castle had the lowest price, at $2. 49 per gallon, and Washington saw the highest price, at $2. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Town's financial resources stretched by arsons Jul 27, 2009
Since January, New Castle has used less than half its fire departments overtime budget, and Mayor Anthony Mastrangelo believes the $135,000 set aside could be enough ... New Castle also once relied on steel and manufacturing ... This year, the state will give New Castle $150,000 for demolitions money the city had planned to use to take down buildings in areas that would help with economic recovery. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Notebook: Crossbow legal during archery Jul 19, 2009
Hunters who are holding out on investing in the sporting arm until the commission makes up its mind will find reassurance -- though no guarantee -- in last week's confirmation of Ralph A. Martone of New Castle as the eighth member of the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners. Martone, an avid archer, said he'll support broad inclusion of the crossbow when a vote is held Oct. 5-6, or at a special meeting that could be held before then. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Lutheran SeniorLife adds apartment venture Jul 18, 2009
The 13,000-square-foot center will be located in Union Township, about five miles from New Castle. It will accommodate 200 residents, and occupancy is anticipated by the second quarter of 2010. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Crossbow curb likely blunted Jul 17, 2009
Ralph A. Martone, of New Castle, Lawrence County, was sworn in yesterday as the eighth member of the board, filling a vacancy that opened in January when H. Daniel Hill III of Erie resigned to work for U.S. Rep ... Martone has written outdoors articles for the New Castle News and Pennsylvania Game News, volunteers as a hunter-trapper education adviser and recently served on a citizen's advisory committee for Wildlife Management Unit 1A. A member of several outdoors groups, he holds a bachelor's... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Crossbows to be restricted by commissioners vote Jul 12, 2009
The state senate has not voted on Gov. Ed Rendell's nomination of Ralph Anthony Martone of New Castle to fill the remaining vacant seat on the commission board. It's next quarterly meeting will be held Oct. 5-6 in Philadelphia. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers, Penguins, Phillies trophies displayed together (Yesterday) Jul 8, 2009
"I reminded my boss that there are two trophies from Pittsburgh and just one from Philadelphia,'' quipped Mr. Meyer, who grew up in New Castle, Lawrence County. Gov. Ed Rendell, a former mayor of Philly, helped organize the appearance of the trophies, said his aide, Chuck Ardo. "It's the first time the trophies have been on display together,'' he said. The display lasted several hours and was only scheduled for today. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Fireworks makers defend safety record Jul 7, 2009
He was an employee of Zambelli Fireworks, the famous New Castle company that produces more than 3,500 shows a year ... "All companies do an expensive amount of training, both hands-on and in the classroom," said Stephen Vitale, president of Pyrotecnico, another New Castle company and the organizer of Saturday's 25-minute Three Rivers Regatta fireworks show. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Crossbow vote in new Game board members' hands Jul 5, 2009
Last month, Gov. Rendell nominated Ralph Anthony Martone of New Castle to fill the seat vacated by Hill. The state senate has yet to vote on Martone's nomination. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Obama collects health care diagnosis Jul 2, 2009
Pam Panchak / Post-Gazette John and Karen Cassella, of New Castle, stand behind their children, Lindsay, 21, an occupational therapy major at Duquesne University; Matt, 15, a sophomore at Union Area High School, and Leah, 22, a graduate in theater and English from Duquesne University ... Karen Cassela, 49, a New Castle postal worker and Obama campaign volunteer, was motivated to write after getting one of the campaign's e-mail blasts. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Golf Notebook: Rankings likely to be scrambled when Open comes to Oakmont Jun 21, 2009
New Castle CC again will play host to an American Junior Golf Association event July 13-16. It is the second consecutive year New Castle will stage the AJGA tournament. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Governor Rendell Announces Nominations and Appointments Jun 6, 2009
Ralph Anthony Martone, New Castle. Appointments (do not require Senate confirmation). (PR Newswire)
He goes fishing at Arts Festival Jun 4, 2009
Sarver's Bait & Tackle" sounds like something you'd find along the Yough rather than in Downtown Pittsburgh. But the indomitable Tom Sarver -- purveyor of the briefly famous Tom Museum, co-founder of the legendary Black Sheep Puppet Festival, instigator of Art Olympic Theatre -- has set up shop at 905 Penn Ave. as a part of the Three Rivers Arts Festival, which opens Friday. Sarver, who was born in 1975 in New Castle and grew up in pre-colonized Cranberry, recalls riding bikes with his buddies... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
HOWARD FREDERICK SNYDER JR., 83, of Bozeman, Mont., passed away May 21, 2009. May 31, 2009
He was born Sept. 18, 1925, in New Castle, Pa ... He graduated from New Castle Senior High School in June of 1943. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
2 states, 2 BBQ lunches, 1 day May 28, 2009
Still sated with chili dogs and barbecued chicken courtesy of Jay and Mr. Arnold, where we'd stopped just an hour earlier, I came through New Castle on Route 60 and swung back onto 422. Bang, on my right, a sight out of the South, Fat Jimmy's BBQ. Low slung, bunch of picnic tables, with the traditional pig on the sign. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
High School Notebook: Neshannock outfielder returns after scary hit May 17, 2009
Two months ago, Fontana suffered serious head injuries when he dove for a fly ball and his head ran into a steel fence during a scrimmage at Flaherty Field in New Castle. Fontana lost consciousness and was flown to Allegheny General Hospital. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Stamp price goes up today May 11, 2009
A study began last month to examine combining the New Castle and Pittsburgh operations. The postal union opposes any attempt to close the New Castle center, which employs 200 people and processes 1. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
State of Our Air: Breathing Still Not Easy Apr 29, 2009
Pittsburgh New Castle, PA 2 ... Pittsburgh New Castle, PA 3. (Time.com)
11-year-old ordered to stand trial for killing father's fiancee Mar 25, 2009
The decision came on Tuesday at a preliminary hearing in New Castle for Jordan Brown, who has been charged as an adult with homicide and could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted. Prosecutors say Brown shot 26-year-old Kenzie Marie Houk in the back of the head on February 20 while she slept in their farmhouse, about 80 kilometres north of Pittsburgh. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
It's maple season Mar 12, 2009
But the group has members as close to Pittsburgh as the New Castle area. For that list and more information, visit or call 814-796-3699. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Transit projects backed for U.S. funds Mar 10, 2009
Other transit projects added yesterday were an administrative and bus storage facility for Butler Transit Authority's Pullman redevelopment area; renovation of an intermodal transit facility in Donora for the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority; and roof replacement at a New Castle Area Transit Authority facility. Jon Schmitz can be reached at or 412-263-1868. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Alligator Accused of Starting Fire at Abandoned School Mar 7, 2009
North Beaver Township officials are not identifying the owner of the former elementary school that burned Thursday afternoon near New Castle, about 40 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. But they say the man was living with a menagerie of animals in the building, including the alligator, about 70 rabbits and unspecified "aquatic animals." The Pennsylvania Game Commission is involved in caring for the animal. (Fox News)
Pa. boy’s bumpy ride from birth to homicide charge Mar 5, 2009
boy s bumpy ride from birth to homicide charge. So it baffles Jordan s friends and neighbors that he is accused of taking a 20-gauge youth shotgun he got from his father for Christmas and fatally shooting his father s pregnant fiancee, the woman who tried hardest to be a mother to him. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
11-year-old murder suspect was 'typical boy' Mar 5, 2009
11-year-old murder suspect was 'typical boy. Police allege shooting death of dad's pregnant fiancee was premeditated. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Gas prices down a penny in western Pa. Mar 4, 2009
New Castle had the lowest price, at $1. 94 per gallon. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Chester County has lowest unemployment rate in region Mar 4, 2009
Bucks and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania and New Castle County, Del. all had 5. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Hunting tradition strong in area Mar 1, 2009
NEW CASTLE -- In this largely rural corner of Pennsylvania, a gun isn't just a gun. It's a form of protection. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
70 projects put on fast track for stimulus Feb 28, 2009
Lawrence -- Grove Street Bridge restoration, New Castle, $3. 8 million; Route 422 resurfacing, Mahoning and Union townships, $5 million. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Suspect going to juvenile center Feb 25, 2009
NEW CASTLE -- An 11-year-old boy accused of killing his father's pregnant girlfriend likely will be moved from the Lawrence County Jail to a juvenile detention center in Beaver County today, according to the boy's attorney. Lawrence County President Judge Dominick Motto yesterday approved the move for Jordan Brown, a fifth-grade student who was arrested over the weekend and charged with two counts of homicide, including the killing of an unborn child. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Relatives say boy threatened woman Feb 24, 2009
NEW CASTLE -- Relatives of Kenzie Marie Houk said her boyfriend's 11-year-old son, Jordan Brown, who is charged with fatally shooting the pregnant woman as she slept, once threatened to "pop Kenzie in the head." ... "He looked at [Ms. Houk] like she was a problem, like here is someone about to take my father away from me and have a baby boy," Jennifer Kraner, Ms. Houk's sister, told a room full of reporters at their childhood home in New Castle ... The family said they have been in contact with... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Law ties DA's hands in juvenile's jailing Feb 23, 2009
Ms. Houk, who was due to deliver a son in a couple of weeks, was shot while lying on her bed in the family's two-story farmhouse near New Castle. Her body was found by her 4-year-old daughter, Adalynn. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
11-year-old charged with shooting Feb 22, 2009
Now, law enforcement authorities said, the shotgun is the suspected murder weapon in the death of Mr. Brown's pregnant girlfriend, Kenzie Marie Houk, 26, who was shot in the back of the head Friday morning as she lay in bed at their two-story farmhouse near New Castle, Lawrence County ... Mr. Brown, who is employed at a factory in New Castle, had been raising Jordan on his own before he became involved with Ms. Houk, relatives said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pregnant woman shot Feb 22, 2009
Houk lives in New Castle, a town about 10 miles from Wampum. The small rural community of Wampum is about 45 miles from Pittsburgh. (Erie Times-News, PA)
On a Rampage Feb 19, 2009
You can't imagine," said Summers, who lives in New Castle. "Typically, I don't do all that it shows in the movie, but I have done a lot of that. It's been a couple years since I got all crazy like that. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Warm spell causes some flooding Feb 10, 2009
Dave Porada, 61, who lives alone on Algoma Lane, is one of a half-dozen year-round residents on the small country lane just outside New Castle ... Then you get a week like this and it messes things up," Mr. Porada said. The ice has not moved since Sunday afternoon, and the water is receding because of the cold temperatures Sunday night, which stopped the run-off into the creek. "If it starts to move, they better look out," he said of property owners downstream of his home. New Castle is about 5... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Stealing 400,000 quarters isn't easy Feb 8, 2009
(02-05) 12:00 PST New Castle, Pa ... Gary Stone Jr. was laid off last year as head of New Castle's parking authority ... County officials say the 33-year-old New Castle resident reported that the meters collected $342 for all of 2006 and 2007. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
