Four Alaska Scout Leaders Die in Virginia Camp Accident
Four Alaska adult scout leaders were killed and two others injured when a tent pole touched an overhead power line during camp setup at the Boy Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill Virginia. The accident occurred between 4 30 and 5 p m as thousands of Scouts gathered for the world jamboree. The site is secured and under investigation by Boy Scouts and the U S Army.
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Virginia
China
Alaska
Fort A.P. Hill
Anchorage
Council
Bill Haines
Haines
Bob Dries
Boy Scouts
U.S. Army
Caroline County
Washington, D.C
Gregg Shields
Scout Run
Renee Fairer
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Fairer
Washington
Commissioners vote to remove courthouse monument
LUBBOCK Texas county commissioners voted unanimously to remove a black granite victims memorial near the courthouse entrance funded by a federal grant. Defense lawyers argued it could prejudice jurors and criticized its placement about 30 yards from the front door. Pat Metze, president of the Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, said they were happy the decision was made.
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Lubbock
Texas
Benjamin Franklin
Pat Metze
Lawyers’ Group
Lubbock County
NASA prepares for shuttle launch amid safety fears
NASA officials stress fuel gauge checks as Discovery faces a clearance window for a 12 day repair mission. Critics warn a failure could halt future flights and threaten the moon and Mars program, recalling Challenger and Columbia disasters.
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NASA
Columbia
Laura Bush
Florida
Jeb Bush
Discovery
Space Station
Griffin
United States
Bush
U.S
Moon
Mars
Middletown Council Faces Ward Seat Contenders in August
Incumbents in Middletown wards seek re election with filings due by August 25. Schiavone backs a single aquatic facility funded partly by a tax increase while facing James Garrett. Nix emphasizes economic development and better council staff communication, facing Eric Sloneker. Tyus will vacate the 2nd Ward, with Kip Moore and Charles Gierzak contesting. Several 1st Ward hopefuls have filed, while Perry Thatcher has not yet filed for another term.
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Bent Nancy Nix
Nix
Middletown
Eric J. Sloneker
Elmo Place
Gregory Tyus
William “Kip” Moore
James Surgenor
Venderveer St
Coun
Deputy Arrests Highlight Missing Funds Probe In Sheriff Unit
Detective Monte Mayer said funds from a charity account Mueller helped establish for a deputy sheriff's ill daughter began in October 2004 and involve about 1200 dollars. Fairfield police are investigating since the account was opened in a Fairfield bank. Mueller cooperated with investigators and had attempted to return some money. officials could not be reached for comment.
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Michael Griffin
Associated Press
Griffin
NASA
Space
Space Agency
Pete Nickolenko
Discovery
Inspector General Office
Joseph Gutheinz
Columbia
Mueller
Monte Mayer
Dickey
Fairfield
FOP Lodge 101
Madison board trims pay to participate amid booster fund drive
The Madison school board urged more funding for athletics as Booster groups pledge support. President Lisa May said $60,000 is all they can, noting cuts to teachers and aides. Superintendent Jan Kesselring highlighted cost cuts, number reviews, and CAST’s transition to a community group. After a $20,000 booster donation, fees dropped: athletics 250, jazz band 40, marching band 150, Tth8th band 40, chorus 40, drama 150, academic clubs 20, with proceeds funding a new scholarship. A supplemental contract for girls basketball coach John Rossi pays 725.83 for summer open gym supervision.
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Nance
Lisa May
Jan Kesselring
Jeff Smith
Kesselring
Madison Cast
Madison Athletic Boosters
John Rossi
Rossi
Madison High School
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Randy Avera
Earth
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Wendy Lawrence
Eileen Collins
Stephen Robinson
Andy Thomas
Charles Camarda
Soichi Noguchi
4Th Ward
Schiavone
Bill Becker
James Garrett
Roosevelt Ave
Butler County Board of Elections
Garrett
Inc
Cilman Perry Thatcher
Tere
Butch
Scott
Carlisle
Nim Ei Aida Mete Elm Lai
Middletownlaw.com
Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff's Office
Cox News Service
Madison
Carole B. Mosketti
Butler County
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