Sapphire the 19 Year Old Cat Keeps Living Large in Marion
Marion neighbor Jim Buchanan savors life with Sapphire a black cat now 19 years old and still stubborn witty and unafraid. once Madame Queen the feline hunter has slowed with hearing loss and paranoia, yet she still rules her home and the street with a cautious swagger in Marion.
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Jim Buchanan
27Th St
Jim
Buchanan
Buchanans
Madame Queen
California
Weekend kidnapping and assault incidents probed in Marion
Marion police investigated two weekend incidents involving a kidnapping and an assault. An assault at 1350 Meadowview Drive occurred at 5 a.m. Saturday when a knife was used to threaten a resident. two other residents aided the victim. A Friday night kidnapping at Park Scott, 966 11th St apartment four, involved two men with a shotgun forcing a man from his home and threatening to reveal stereo locations. he was returned unharmed. No arrests have been made.
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Meadowview Drive
Park Scott
Lth St
Scott
Marion Briefs Roundup of Local Updates
The Marion Legion Pool reports 46 000 in income this summer, 3 000 above last year due to locker rentals and higher concession prices. The Marion Park Board will preserve land around well No 5 on 31st Street opposite Taube Park for a small park. The Marion Independent School Board meets at 7 p m today at Longfellow School for a regular and organizational session. Boy Scout Troop 555 sponsored by Marion Christian Church holds a court of honor at 7 p m tonight at Linn Co op Oil 325 35th St. Grove City Rebekah Lodge No 35 degree staff meets Tuesday at 7 p m at IOOF Hall. all members urged to attend. LINES Fun and Games and Early Bird events at Marion American Legion Post begin September 19 with 7 15 a m and 7 30 p m showings.
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31St Street
Taube Park
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Marion Christian Church
Linn Co-op Oil
35Th St
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge No
IOOF
Not Guilty in Marion Traffic Ticket Trial
The writer, challenging a Marion red light ticket, describes studying the intersection at Blairs Ferry Road and 7th Avenue, preparing evidence, and using a self represented defense. On August 31 the judge found him not guilty, noting insufficient evidence and suggesting white markings to prevent future confusion.
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Blairs Ferry Road
7Th Avenue
Marion City Hall
Marion City
the Gazette
U.S. Turkey defense talks advance but deadline uncertain
Washington reports progress in a series of defense agreements with Turkey though Ambassador Sukan Elekdag cautions talks may miss the October 9 target. Turkey seeks a new defense arrangement within a year while restoring U.S. base access. Officials say tacit access may continue beyond the deadline.
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United States
Turkey
Sukan Elekdag
Elekdag
U.S
Investors wary of nuclear energy funding gains
Washington reports investors hesitate to fund nuclear power securities due to uncertainty over future policy. Financial experts told the House energy subcommittee that nuclear utility stocks largely recovered after the March Three Mile Island accident, but confidence remains uneven.
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Subcommittee On Energy and the Environment
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National Institute For Automotive Service Excellence
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Witwer Insurance
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