Death penalty sought in New Castle uncle shooting
Takeo Cox, 20, homeless, is charged with homicide and two counts of aggravated assault for shooting his uncle Victor Ward, 26, about 2 a.m. at Ward’s home in New Castle. He fired about 30 rounds, hitting Ward at least 20 times, and surrendered to police later that morning. Cox remains jailed without bond. preliminary hearing set for May 11 in Central Court. Lawrence County District Attorney Joshua Lamancusa called it a death penalty case based on premeditation and the large number of shots.
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Takeo Cox
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Victor Ward
Gators
New Castle
Central Court
Ward
Lamancusa
GOP seeks automatic school funding relief in budget stalemate
Harrisburg Republicans push for triggers that auto release school funds if no deal by June 30. Democrats warn such measures lessen pressure to finish a timely budget. Rep David Hickerwell says delays cost districts $40 million to $50 million in interest during past stalemates, a burden he says falls on property taxpayers.
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Harrisburg
David Hickerwell
Lancaster County
Hickerwell
Trump clinches Republican nomination path after Indiana win
INDIANAPOLIS AP Donald Trump nearly secures the Republican presidential nomination by winning Indiana and ending Ted Cruz's campaign. Cruz exits leaving Trump about 200 delegates short of formal clinch, while Hillary Clinton secures a Democratic edge with Bernie Sanders winning Indiana but not altering the overall race.
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Donald Trump
Indiana
Ted Cruz
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Hillary Clinton
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America
Vermont
Bernie Sanders
Clinton
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Police car collision injures two New Castle officers
An unmarked New Castle police car was hit by an alleged erratic driver around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday near Oak Street and Spruce Street. The driver, arrested on DUI charges, was uninjured and reportedly struck the Advanced Auto Parts building before the crash. Names not released. investigation continues.
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New Castle
Oak Street
Spruce Street
Advanced Auto Parts
East Washington
Spruce Streets
Local Obituaries and Notices Summary
Sandra K. Anderson 62 of New Castle, Larry R. Billyk 64 of Douglas, E. Kaufman 47 of New Wilmington, and George Newtie Sr. 87 are named in the week’s notices. Contact News Tip line 724 654 6651 ext 680 for details or corrections.
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Sandra K. Anderson
New Castle
Larry R. Billyk
Douglas E. Kaufman
New Wilmington
George Newtie Sr
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