Officials describe gunman’s arsenal in Newtown school attack
Officials said the shooter carried hundreds of rounds of deadly ammunition capable of killing many students. President Obama urged action as the nation mourned 26 victims. Authorities found unused bullets after the attack, and Gov. Malloy said Lanza killed himself about 10 minutes after police closed in.
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Petition calls for Kiriakou pardon
Former New Castle resident and ex CIA agent John Kiriakou seeks a presidential pardon. He pleaded guilty to leaking a covert agent’s name and faces a two year prison term under a plea deal. He helped CIA capture Abu Zubaydah in Pakistan in 2002 and aided the investigation of Jose Padilla.
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Aging toll on area honor guards amid shrinking ranks
Two area groups the New Castle Area Honor Guard and the Veterans Honor Guard of Beaver and Lawrence counties face expansion challenges as older members age out. Commanders Pirlozzi and Oldaker urge younger veterans to step forward, noting weather and health strain on those still serving.
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School board hears technology report in New Castle
Union school district 11th grade literature class participates in an iPad pilot under its technology plan. Instructor Joseph Canciello and three students led a hands on demonstration for the board and visitors including Dacia Neely Christina Noble and Abigail Keller. The program features Puppet Pals EdMode and instant quiz results with no paper use. In other business the board adopted a tax resolution with no more than a tech page A3.
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Obituaries for Eleven Listed Residents in Several Cities
Anthony C. Borzachilo 95 of California Eileen Kehna 85 of New Wilmington J Russell Kerr 84 of Jameson Care Center Betty L. Ketterer 93 of Ellwood City Henry A. Metz 91 of Church Alley Ronald Harvey Mutschler 59 Robert H. Rodgers Jr 68 Katherine Street James Dean Shick 75 of Pulaski Louis F. Tomon 90.
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