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James Stuart Foster, 73, of Salem and formerly of New Castle died peacefully with his children by his side on Jan. 23, 2012.
He joins his Heavenly Father with his beloved father and mother, James (Jim) Foster and Virginia F. Paitsel. His surviving family includes his two devoted daughters, Robyn Foster-Newcomb and Michelle Foster...
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By Meg Hibbert
NEW CASTLE – A music and arts festival in May at Country Campground in Craig County is one of the items the board of supervisors is scheduled to consider at Thursday’s meeting.
The Feb. 2 meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in the Craig County Courthouse. A public hearing on the proposed festival is scheduled...
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By Meg Hibbert
NEW CASTLE – Craig County people who know Bonnie Sheehan believe it was her big heart for animals and love of finding homes for dogs, in particular, that got her into trouble with the law.
Sheehan also had big goals for a cafe and coffee shop for Friday night music in downtown New Castle in...
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By Meg Hibbert
NEW CASTLE – Farmers & Merchants Bank has purchased the historic little building next door on Main Street that was once the G.W. Layman Insurance Agency.
The bank plans to expand on the back, but not touch the front of the building that is part of the New Castle Historic District listed on the National...
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By Meg Hibbert
Arthur Lee “Buck” Thurston Jr., 77, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Dec. 28, 2011. He was born May 1, 1934, to the late Arthur Lee Thurston Sr. and Dorothea Persinger Thurston. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Oriskany and was a truck driver for 40...
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Dudding memorial service
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, for Wayne Dudding, 67, of New Castle, who passed away Nov. 10, 2011.
The service will be held at Paitsel Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Kesler officiating. www.paitselfh.com
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By Meg Hibbert
CRAIG COUNTY – From drought and flooding, forest fires and local efforts fighting drugs, to good accomplishments by the county’s kids and adults, Craig County and its people made news in 2012.
Here is a recap of top stories month-by-month, as reflected in articles and photographs published in The New Castle Record.
January 2011
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By Gwen Johnson
NEW CASTLE – The day after Christmas found Glen Price of Blacksburg and his buddies from the Catawba Valley Bear Hunters Club taking advantage of the unseasonably nice weather to bear hunt.
Using a 30-30 rifle, Price shot and killed what is believed to be a record bear for Craig County that weighed in at...
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By Gwen Johnson
NEW CASTLE – Craig County Supervisors Helen Looney and Jennifer Durling were recognized for their service to the county while on the Board of Supervisors.
Helen Looney who represents the Upper Craigs Creek District was elected to the Board in November 2003 and began serving her first term January 1, 2004. She chose not...
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By Gwen Johnson
NEW CASTLE – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Craig County, with the annual Christmas Parade along the streets of New Castle on Dec. 3.
The color guard from the Veterans of Foreign Wars started off the event, followed by Craig County High School Cheerleaders carrying a Merry Christmas banner and followed...
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