Charley Hurricane prompts mass Florida evacuations and warnings
Officials urged about a million residents and visitors along Florida’s Gulf Coast to evacuate as Charley, a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds near 105 to 120 mph, neared Tampa Bay. The storm threatened a 10 to 16 foot surge, with heavy rain and possible tornadoes, prompting large evacuations across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties and extending from Key West to north of Tampa. The hurricane was tracking northwest toward the peninsula, with the eye expected to hit the area Friday afternoon.
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Crash injures officers as cruisers collide near Main Street
Howard Griffin watched two police cruisers fly down Main Street and crash into a yard, lifting into the grass. Residents Rufus Brooks and Cynthia Lewis described shaken officers and concern for their injuries as Rogers remained semi conscious and stabilized.
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Cheney speaks at Dayton rally amid protests and war talk
About 100 veterans sat behind Dick Cheney as about 400 Republican supporters listened to lectures on Iraq policy and the pledge of allegiance. He criticized John Kerry's Senate votes and spending while defending the war effort. Outside, more than 100 protesters rallied with Kerry Edwards banners as locals debated draft deferments and veteran support.
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Athens transformed for Games as security dominates
Athens Mayor Dora Bakoyannis says the city is transformed for the Olympic Games while officials tout a last minute miracle in preparations. About 10,500 athletes will compete in 28 sports, supported by 5,500 officials and 21,500 journalists with 45,000 volunteers under heavy security including 70,000 police and soldiers, 1,500 cameras, and NATO surveillance. Ticket sales rise toward a 3.4 million goal as concerns linger but hospitality remains strong from visiting athletes and chaplains.
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Al-Sadr reportedly wounded in Najaf clashes
Iraqi conflict reports say radical Shiite leader Muqtada al Sadr was wounded in three places during fighting between his followers and U S and Iraqi forces in Najaf. Al Jazeera cites his aide Ahmed al Shaibany noting wounds but giving no details on severity.
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Ohio local governments in fiscal emergency list and dates
Ohio identifies Monroe as one of 13 governments in fiscal emergency with detailed figures for East Cleveland Coalton Manchester Corwin Burbank Girard Wellsville Harveysburg Manchester Township Eastlake Campbell Piketon and related dates from 1988 to 2004. Since 1979, 23 other entities have entered and then exited emergency status.
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Monroe Eyes November Vote After Audit Push
Monroe voters defeated a financial measure 578 to 530 on August 3 and will revisit the plan in November. City officials note the cemetery deficit has been fixed and garbage rates rose from 8 to 9.25. Former Mayor Morris set up an audit review committee acting as watchdog amid talks of a state Financial Planning and Supervision Commission.
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Franklin Township Merger on Ballot Sparks Tax and Growth Debate
Voters will decide in November on merging Franklin City and Franklin Township. The plan would raise taxes for township residents to fund a 1.5 percent income tax and a fire levy, with a $66 yearly rise for a $100 000 owner. Proponents say merger preserves local control and halts annexation by Middletown, while opponents warn about tax increases and uncertain long term gains.
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