Newtown Gunman Kills 26 at Connecticut School
A 20 year old gunman killed 26 at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown after murdering his mother. Police say 20 children and six adults died. the shooter died by apparent self inflicted means. President Obama called for meaningful action to prevent such shootings. Police withheld motive and identified the gunman as Adam Lanza.
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Tragic Newtown shooting leaves 28 dead with 20 children
As details emerge the Connecticut school massacre at Newtown claims 28 lives including 20 children. Mental health experts urge routine and simple age appropriate explanations for children as families cope this weekend.
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Holcomb approves TIF CID for new development near Big Lowe and Jones
Holcomb city council backs a tax increment financing district and a community-improvement district to advance a proposed development near the Big Lowe and Jones roads intersection. The plan includes a hotel and possibly a restaurant and convenience store with financing tied to rising property values and developer needs. The districts require public hearings, attorney draft work, and a Jan. 9 council vote before finalization.
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Weather Today and Sunday Forecast
Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 55 and a low around 26. Sunday remains mostly sunny with a high about 49 and a low near 22. Details continue on page A8.
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