In brief

McPherson Family Band to perform on July 8 CARTHAGE — Carthage Community Church will host the McPherson Family Band of Alabama for a gospel/bluegrass program at 7 p.m. July 8. A pitch-in meal is at 5:30 p.m. All are invited to participate. This group was host

Sports Briefs

Minor League-Player Pitch Final Standings Final standings for New Castle Little League Baseball’s Minor League-Player Pitch Division have been released. The Twins finished first with a 12-3 record. Placing second through sixth, respectively, were the Phillies. . . more »

Public Meetings

This listing of government bodies meetings for the coming week is compiled from notices provided to The Courier-Times. People planning to attend may wish to contact the group first to be sure the meeting has not been canceled. MONDAY New Castle Utility Review Board

Release date set for 'Blaise the Baker Celebrates!'

By BLAISE DOUBMAN - For The Courier-Times Well, here we go again and it is official! My second cookbook, Blaise the Baker Celebrates will be released on July 19. I am so excited about this and cannot possibly put into words my thankfulness and gratitude that . . . more »