By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) Between 1883 and 1929, 1679 libraries were built in the United States with Andrew Carnegie Library construction grants. In 1900, New Castle requested $75,000…
Walking Tour dates: October 18, 19, 25 & 26. Join us for Due to the subject matter, participation is restricted to ages 12 and older - Prepaid Reservations only - Space…
WHAT DOES WHAT HAPPENED 200 YEARS AGO ON LAKE ERIE HAVE TO DO WITH LAWRENCE COUNTY? By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) During the war of 1812 (our second war…
By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) Harry, Sam and Abe Warner started out in the film business in a makeshift tent in the backyard of their Youngstown, Ohio home in…
On July 6, 1964 there was an explosion at the American Cyanamid Chemical Plant in Edinburg, Pennsylvania. Five men were killed and many were injured. The following is Chester J.…
By Stephanie Fulena, LCHS Newsletter Editor The Lawrence County Historical Society held their May 8, 2013 meeting at Cascade Park. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) statue provided the backdrop for…
PFC EVERETTE A. DAVIS – Netherlands American Cemetery By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) Every Memorial Day we visit our local cemeteries to honor our men and women who died…
By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) Jack Morgan (see May 24, 2013 post) was not the only New Castle son subjected to the Hell Ships. While it is not known…
By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) Jack Payne Morgan, son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Morgan of Harbor St., was nicknamed “Pierpont” by his New Castle High School friends after…
By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) Ed's Note: on July 28, 2018, we added a 2-part YouTube video recounting this remarkable discovery (scan to bottom of this post) We all…
Posted by LCHS Our November 14, 2012, our Veterans’ Remembrance program features author Eric Poole presenting a free lecture for the public. He discusses the story of Specialist 4 Leslie H.…
By Betty Hoover DiRisio LCHS Volunteer In 1899, the New Castle Italian Athletic Association/Club was originally formed as a baseball organization. But in 1917, when President Wilson made the plea…