Retired Y coach missing on bicycle trip
Robert F. Phillips a 67 year old former YMCA coach from New Wilmington has been reported missing while on a cross country bicycle journey with Floyd Newingham. They left May 11 planning an almost 9000 mile trek from Washington to Maine and back Phillips was last seen June 4 near Devils Lake North Dakota by his partner Newingham. Local friends note his independence and habit of riding ahead to meet up later. The Montana highway patrol has been notified and Newingham has delayed his own trip to search.
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Floyd Newingham
New Castle
Devils Lake
N.D
Highway Patrol of
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J. Tim Wofford
Newingham
Washington
Maine
Wolf Point
Mont
Wofford
Bob
Forensic pathologist shortage not hitting area yet
Lawrence County Coroner J Russell Noga says autopsies are available locally with Dr Karl Williams from Ellwood City Hospital and Beaver County Medical Center support. He notes autopsy costs run 400 to 600 dollars and that he may order one four or five times a year, balancing costs and investigations with police.
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New Castle
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St. Francis Central Hospital
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Lawrence
Erie County
Allegheny County
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Pirates Star Van Slyke Tells Young Fan Don’t Become Liberal
In a lighthearted moment, Pirates outfielder Andy Van Slyke signs a baseball for a New Castle youth. His message to Justin reads Don’t become a liberal. The anecdote highlights his outspoken conservative stance in a casual town hall of fan interactions.
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Andy van Slyke
New Castle
Justin
Soccer Spotlight World Cup Series Preview
The New Castle News launches a five part World Cup series this week. Jeff Kirik questions if soccer will catch on in the United States. A local scene review, guest column from Paul Child, beginner’s guide, TV viewer guide, and a readers poll conclude the feature.
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New Castle News
Jeff Kirik
Pittsburgh Stingers
Paul Child
Bolivian yatiris seek Pachamama blessing for World Cup
Indigenous healers or yatiris in Bolivia planned a ceremony to bless the Bolivian soccer team and jinx the German side ahead of their World Cup opener in Chicago. They wear colorful ponchos and use coca leaves and llama fetuses in prayers for protection by Pachamama, with a ceremony at the presidential palace.
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Bolivia
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Pachamama
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Victor Hugo Cardenas
Yatiri
Chicago
Weather Outlook: hazy through Thursday and Friday
The forecast calls for hot humid conditions with hazy skies on Thursday and Friday. Highs reach the upper 80s to mid 90s while overnight lows stay in the 60s.
Hasselhoff Defends Baywatch Ahead of Pay-Per-View
Los Angeles AP Da vid Hasselhoff defends his bikini studded Baywatch saying the show is quality and better than critics claim. He rejects jokes from Letterman and Leno and notes his Europe singing success as he targets a U S pay per view concert Friday titled David Hasselhoff and his Baywatch Friends.
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