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New Castle, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings New Castle! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your memory help solve New Castle’s 1973 quarry killing?
  • See which New Castle residents were recently charged in regional DUI cases

Also on today's calendar: Vino Veritas and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunshine, warm and less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Castle police ask for information in cold case homicide (wkbn.com) — New Castle police are renewing their call for tips in the 1973 killing of 22-year-old city resident Frank Iwanejko during a robbery near Covert’s Crossing. Investigators say new leads have emerged and are urging anyone with information to confidentially contact the Pennsylvania State Police Crime Unit at 724-598-2211.
   

• Police reports as of June 9 (butlereagle.com) — Regional police reports include DUI charges against two New Castle residents, one after a May 31 stop in Franklin Township and another following a March 28 crash in Muddy Creek Township. The broader blotter lists various DUI, drug, theft, and disorderly conduct cases from nearby communities that may affect local travel and court dockets.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello everyone.
    I’m looking for a part time job that doesn’t require physical labor, as I can’t stand long nor walk around much. A desk job would be good, sitting… (Nextdoor New Castle)
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  • SA Recycling posted a job opening for Equipment Operator in New Castle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Castle here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ellwood City

  • ECASD Board of Directors Table Vote on Budget; Pass Tax Increase (ellwoodcity.org)
  • Covert Ends BC3 Golf Career With Low Score At Nationals (ellwoodcity.org)

Slippery Rock

  • Leslie native named to SRU dean's list for Spring 2026 semester - West Virginia Daily News (wvdn.com)
  • Bantam Jeep Festival roundup on events (butlereagle.com)
  • How Distinguished Service Award winners serve their communities in 2026 (butlereagle.com)

Ok New Castle! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Castle

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