Attacks Target Mosque and Wedding in Iraq Tragedy
A car bomb struck the al Taf mosque in Baghdad as Eid al Adha celebrations ended, killing and wounding dozens including the bride and groom. A separate attack detonated an ambulance at a Shiite wedding south of Baghdad, raising fears ahead of Jan 30 elections. A U S soldier and an Italian serviceman were also killed in separate incidents. Insurgents targeted polling sites outside Baghdad amid sectarian tension.
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Gully to Take Job With Warren County
West Chester administrator previously agreed to a Deerfield Township post but will move to a top Lebanon position. IceFest drew crowds to Hamilton with a circus atmosphere as jesters and elephants paraded. Evening snow falls with a high of 29 and a low of 9. Get updates online.
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Lebanon
Weekend Snow Alert Slopes Call as Snow Totals Rise
Slick roads delayed Friday commutes as more precipitation moves in Friday night and Saturday. The forecast calls for additional snow totals this weekend, with weather crews urging caution for travelers and skiers alike.
Cyclist Sets Coast to Coast Record for Senior Riders
A cyclist on an unnamed team achieved a coast-to-coast record for senior riders. The event ran across multiple states with strong performances from the squad and individual rider, underscoring endurance and team strategy in the sport.
Tsunami relief service at New Covenant Church
Christians gathered Friday night at New Covenant Church for a candlelight prayer service for tsunami victims. Rev. Samuel Stephens of the India Gospel League spoke about devastation in Sri Lanka and India. IGL seeks support from Southwest Ohio and across the U S to raise 500 000 for immediate relief.
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India Gospel League
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Salem
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Local supplies head to stricken area from Middletown
About six thousand pounds of medical and hygiene items donated by Middletown and nearby communities are en route to tsunami survivors in Banda Aceh Indonesia. Caring Partners International CEO Roy Cline notes strong public support as 11 skids are loaded for transport to International Aid in Spring Lake Michigan.
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Roy Cline
Caring Partners International
Caring Partners
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Indonesia
Cline
R&l
International Aid
Spring Lake
Mich
Kat Fahrer
Middletown Journal
Roy Cuing
Wal-Mart abduction ends in tragedy
Tyler Texas reports a 19 year old college student Megan Leann Holden was abducted after leaving Wal Mart and found shot to death in a ditch along a Texas highway. A suspect Johnny Lee Williams 24 was arrested and believed to have driven Holden’s pickup. The abduction was caught on surveillance video at Tyler Junior College before midnight. The killer is linked to a multistate crime spree and later wounded in Arizona hospital. Holden died of a gunshot wound at the scene. Police provide limited details.
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Gary Swindle
Bush faces Roe v Wade stakes as abortion debate heats up
Rival camps mark the 1973 Roe v Wade ruling with Bush inauguration two days away. Anti abortion activists rally in Washington and push new limits on abortion access while abortion rights supporters reassess tactics. Randall Terry urges uncompromising opposition to any judge not ready to overturn Roe. Frances Kissling calls for a pro choice shift toward balancing women's rights with fetal life.
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