New Castle man charged with homicide after fistfight
Kiyon Matthews, 35, of 1330 W Washington St, arraigned on felony criminal homicide and aggravated assault charges plus misdemeanor simple assault after a June 13 fistfight left 21-year-old James Larracey unconscious and later dead. Hearing set for July 14. Matthews held without bond. Witnesses say Matthews continued kicking after Larracey fell.
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New Castle Native Part of Guinness Surfing Record
Frank Pazak, 53, a Huntington Beach Toyota salesman and former New Castle High football player, helped 66 surfers ride a 42 by 11 foot board to set a world record for most people on a surfboard and claim the largest surfboard title during Huntington Beach’s century celebration. Pazak, who moved to California after leaving New Castle in 1987, said the event required no practice but a safety plan as lifeguards towed the giant board and spectators cheered as the surfers balanced for 13 seconds.
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Court voids law aiding NRA gun challenges
A Commonwealth Court ruling struck down a late session law that let gun owners and groups like the NRA challenge local firearms ordinances without showing harm. The decision says the process violated the state constitution, as municipalities had already repealed many gun rules and several Democrats and cities had sued to block the measure.
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Amodie tops Lawrence County in May primary campaign spending
District Judge Melissa A. Amodie led Lawrence County candidates in campaign outlays for the May primary, reporting $52,899.23 in expenses and $57,115 in contributions including $20,000 of her own funds. The filings cover through May 4 and June 8 with a 30-day post election deadline of June 18. Republican nominee David H. Acker spent $22,948.71, funded entirely by his own money, and aims to focus on voter contact rather than spending.
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David H. Acker
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Obituaries for Attisano Niemi Spaulding in Ohio and Pennsylvania
Obituaries note the deaths of Dandy R. Attisano age 97 of Neshannock Township Kathleen Ann Niemi 51 of Cortland Ohio and Sandra Lee Spaulding 59 of Minerva Ohio. Details appear on Page A5.
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Neshannock Township
Kathleen Ann Niemi
Cortland
Ohio
Sandra Lee Spaulding
Minerva
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