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Partin trial date Postponedto march 10

By Times Staff Writer
Published October 18, 2007

NEW PORT RICHEY

The Phillup Alan Partin murder trial was rescheduled again, this time for March 10. The previous date of Jan. 7 had to be scrapped due to a schedule conflict for defense attorney Bjorn Brunvand. Circuit Judge William Webb declared a mistrial Oct. 11 when it was revealed neither side was aware that a stain found near the crime scene had been forensically tested. Partin, 42, faces the death penalty if convicted of the death 16-year-old Joshan Ashbrook in 2006.

HUDSON

Deputies look into cat's violent death

Someone killed a cat with a hammer in Leisure Beach, according to an allegation authorities are investigating. The cat died Sunday and the report was made Monday, sheriff's spokesman Kevin Doll said. A detailed report on the incident was not available Wednesday. There have been no arrests in the case.

NEW PORT RICHEY

Talk on how Web can boost business

A free SCORE seminar, sponsored by the New Port Richey Library, will explore ways that a Web site can enhance the marketing efforts of both startup and existing businesses. Jim Karem, a SCORE counselor, will take participants through an eight-step process of key activities needed to fit a Web site into almost any business. The seminar is 10 a.m. Saturday at the library at 5939 Main St., New Port Richey. Call for reservation at (727) 853-1256 or (727) 842-4638 or visit the Web site at score439.org.

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