Becker identified as shooter in Aplington-Parkersburg coach murder
Brandon Simkins testified through tears that Mark Becker entered the temporary weight room at Aplington-Parkersburg High School in Parkersburg on June 24 and fired five shots, nearly killing him and fatally wounding coach Ed Thomas. The first degree murder trial proceeded with testimony from six students.
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Becker trial live blog resumes Tuesday testimony
On the Net Follow Trish Mehaffey's live blog of the Becker trial when testimony resumes Tuesday at www.GazetteOnline.com
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Linn County budget cuts and tax increase to cover shortfall
Linn County supervisors cut allowances and froze salaries to cover a 2 million gap in the 2010 11 budget. Officials cited a 1.6 million drop in jail revenues and 400000 less investment income, prompting swift action to finalize a 121 million plan for fiscal year 2011 beginning July 1.
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NATO offensive targets Taliban hub in Marjah Afghanistan
The article outlines a NATO led attack on Marjah in Helmand province, aimed at seizing a Taliban stronghold and drug trafficking center. Thousands of U S British Afghan troops push into the town with Marine units in command, facing 400 to 1,000 insurgents. Up to 125,000 residents live nearby, with 450 families fleeing in weeks prior. The operation seeks to reestablish Afghan governance and public services to erode Taliban support.
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