Court Rules for Archdiocese in Abuse Cases
A court ruling addresses the archdiocese in ongoing abuse cases, detailing legal standards, potential settlements, and implications for victims and church leadership. The decision shapes liability, statutes, and future proceedings amid investigations and public scrutiny.
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Thyen Quadruplets Turn Three on Christmas Morning
Four doses of holiday joy mark the Thyen family as Trenton quadruplets celebrate their third birthday on Christmas morning. Family members say the kids enjoyed gifts, cake, and festive cheer at home, with relatives visiting to share the milestone.
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Rumsfeld visits Mosul troops on Christmas Eve
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld surprised about 200 soldiers from the 1st Brigade of the 25th Infantry in Mosul with a secret pre dawn visit. He praised their resolve, served meals, and warned the insurgency remains powerful while noting the upcoming election as a test of will.
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Storm stories sought for The Journal feature
The Middletown Journal invites readers to share unusual storm experiences and photos. Call Eric Robinette or Erica Ryan to contribute or get updates online at middletownjournal.com. Partial cloudiness expected with a high of 23 and a low of 13.
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Local 11 year old helps Hope House with Christmas drive
Middletown fifth grader Lacy Keith organized donations from Madison Township and Unity Baptist to supply paper products hygiene items and powdered drink mix to Hope House Rescue Mission. She gathered boxes at school and church with help from family, friends, and local businesses. The effort filled over 20 boxes and supports monthly aid to Master’s Table in Kentucky. Lacy plans to continue charity work and hopes for a Polly Rock n Roller Coaster Hotel for Christmas gifts.
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Carols and Candy Canes at Fallujah Base
Dr Christopher Gibb of Bravo Surgical Company and hospital corpsman David Williams sing carols and toss candy canes at their Fallujah base on Friday marking a festive moment amid deployments in Iraq.
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Antlered corpsmen spread holiday cheer at Camp Fallujah
Navy corpsmen from Bravo Surgical Company toured Camp Fallujah in elf hats and antlers in a seven ton truck and fire engine singing carols to Marines. They tossed candy canes amid greetings while Lt Rex Macaspac said the aim was to lift spirits during the holiday. Soldiers viewed decorations, lights, and tinsel as the base glowed with Christmas tunes on Armed Forces Network.
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Christmas Miracle Vanishes Ovarian Cancer Before Surgery
Linda Hays, a 45 year old mother of three in Cincinnati, faced surgery for ovarian cancer but surgeons found no cancer at operation. Dr. Charles Hageman and oncologist Dr. Al Barnes call it a miracle, while Hays credits prayer and gratitude as her holiday blessing.
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