Tornadoes devastate Harrisburg and Branson with deadly toll
A pre dawn EF 4 tornado ripped through Harrisburg Illinois killing six in a town of nine thousand as violent storms across the Midwest and South left at least twelve dead in three states. Branson Missouri suffered damage to theaters as the storm season nears the tourist rush. Darrell Osman described his mother Mary Osman dying after a head wound and severe injuries as debris filled the town.
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Harrisburg
Ill
Illinois
Midwest
Branson
Darrell Osman
Dennis Irwin
Harveyville
Kan.) Methodist Church
Tie Vote Kills Va. Budget
The Virginia Senate halted the state budget as a 20 to 20 tie prevented passage of both the current-year operations bill and the larger biennial budget for the next two fiscal years, leaving the commonwealth's fiscal plan in limbo amid ongoing partisan disputes.
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Richmond
Virginia Senate
Senate
Gambling plans for Pendleton County casino fizzles
Plans to build a Fisher Mountain Resort casino in Pendleton County WV are dead for this year as a WV General Assembly bill backing gambling failed to advance from committee. Senators Helmick Barnes and Tucker sponsored the measure.
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Pendleton County
W.va
West Virginia General Assembly
Fisher Mountain Golf Club and Resort
Walt Helmick
D-Pocahontas
Clark Barnes
R Randolph
Greg Tucker
A Win Is A Win Mitt Romney Triumph Reported
Mitt Romney claims a primary victory amid rival gains, signaling a tight race as opponents also celebrate gains on a separate page. The write up notes the split sentiment and ongoing contest dynamics.
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Mitt Romney
Optimism Grows Over Q4 2011 Economic Expansion
Analysts cite a 3 percent annual growth rate for October to December 2011 as evidence of solid improvement in the economy. The report signals ongoing momentum into the coming months.
Notable Obituaries and Ages in Harrisonburg Area
A list of obituaries featuring Ernestine S. Allen 91 Harrisonburg Bryce R. Flannery 18 Fisher West Virginia Frances B. Gaines 94 Harrisonburg Viola M. Kimble 94 Upper Tract West Virginia Ruby K. Leftwich 90 Thaxton Manny S. Rose 60 Palmyra Lelia B. White 71 New Market reporting ages and residences for local deaths and services.
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Ernestine S. Allen
Harrisonburg
Bryce R. Flannery
Fisher
W.va
Frances B. Gaines
Viola M. Kimble
Upper Tract
Ruby K. Leftwich
Thaxton
Manny S. Rose
Palmyra
Lelia B. White
New Market
Leap Day Baby Born At Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Megan Summers and Brad Cline welcomed daughter Adriene at 9 29 a m weighing just over 6 pounds as one of two Leap Day births at Rockingham Memorial Hospital Harrisonburg The family notes Adriene may celebrate on February 28 in non leap years This rare event occurred after a tense labor process with multiple hospital visits and plans to mark the occasion with the child in years ahead
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Megan Summers
Brad Cline
Adriene
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Summers
Harrisonburg
AMH
Clark and Bradshaw
Fatal Fire Linked To Smoking In Northern Rockingham
Fire investigators tied a Rockingham County mobile home blaze to smoking materials killed three people including a 9 year old boy last month. Capt. Mike Armstrong said investigators ruled out other causes and noted a possible asleep smoking or knocked over ashtray as the likely trigger. Three of six residents were regular smokers. 911 received the call at 4 45 a.m. on February 4.
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Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Mike Armstrong
Armstrong
Rockingham
North Korea signals shift with nuclear deal talks start
North Korea agrees to suspend uranium enrichment at a key facility and halt missile and nuclear tests in exchange for U.S. food aid, a preliminary step toward six party talks on denuclearization. Clinton calls the move modest but significant while urging verification and continued scrutiny of Kim Jong Un’s leadership.
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Washington
North Korea
U.S
Kim
Aban- Jong Il
Ongyang
Son
Kim Jong UN
United States
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Clinton
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the Daily News Record
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Jim Nipe
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