Orlando nightclub massacre shows homegrown extremist roots
The gunman Omar Mateen, a 29 year old American born Muslim, killed 49 at a gay nightclub in Orlando. Officials say the attack appears homegrown with support for conflicting Islamic groups and no current evidence of foreign direction. Waves of mourning and vigils fill the city as investigators examine Mateen’s background.
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Athens native Zoltan Krompecher promoted to Army colonel
Athens native Zoltan Krompecher a Green Beret veteran with Iraq and Afghanistan service was promoted Saturday from lieutenant colonel to full colonel at Anvers Post 76 He emphasized family and his Athens hometown recalling Sunyside Drive and Ohio University He chose to receive the promotion at home rather than The Pentagon noting Athens lights the way back to roots and past life chapters
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Local gang rob train drawn by horses on a rail trip
In Nelsonville on Saturday evening members of the Smoke Rise Gang rode away on horses after pilfering fake and real money from train passengers. Layla Moyer, 4, of Lancaster, mourned that the robbers departed before she could say goodbye. See train on page A2.
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Mostly Sunny With High 87 In Area
Homer Buckley aged 42 of Nelsonville and Wilburt Rutter aged 66 of Jacksonville appear in a weather brief alongside Frances Webb aged 92 of Zaleski. Page A2 provides forecast details with a high of 87 and low of 66 for today.
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Former GOP Senator and Ohio Governor George Voinovich Dies
Former U S Senator and two term Ohio governor George Voinovich died at 79 in Columbus after a long public career marked by frugal living and independence from GOP establishment. He often opposed Bush tax cuts and Iraq war strategy and chose early retirement in 2010 to focus on family and future projects.
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