Iraqi and U.S. Forces Move Into Samarra
U S and Iraqi troops pressed into Samarra center seizing government buildings and a factory while claiming over half the city controlled and more than 100 insurgents killed. One soldier from the 1st Infantry Division was killed with four wounded as the operation aimed to secure voting areas ahead of January elections.
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Franklin's top cop Bob Rockwood to retire after 21 years
Franklin police chief Bob Rockwood announces retirement after 21 years in uniform ending a long career with the department. The 21 year tenure includes leadership during major community safety efforts and numerous patrol backlogs addressed under his watch.
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Tribe plans casino project in Monroe Ohio
The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma aims to build a large casino and entertainment complex southeast of Interstate 75 and Ohio 63 at Corridor 75 Park in Monroe. Betty Watson announced the plans at City Hall saying the project will go forward with five to seven tribal members involved. Ohio leaders including Governor Taft have opposed casino gambling.
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Llama Parade Opens Middfest Featured Chilean Culture
Middfest kicks off with a llama parade from Warren County 4-H Llama Lovers at Denham Plaza and the City Building. Chile is this year’s featured country, with Chilean art on display and a full weekend of food music and crafts. Admission is five dollars, children twelve and under free, with a free shuttle from the bus depot.
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Bert Polly
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Today’s Highlights at Youth Park Interactive events
At Youth Park today a schedule of activities runs from 10 a.m. including dancing music and stories for kids. Spider-Man visits at 12 30 p.m. followed by a 1 p.m. performance by Warren County 4 H Llama Lovers. Evening events feature Ballet Folklorico Antumapu at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Plaza.
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Kids find turn in N Y playoff tickets
Nine youngsters found box seat playoff tickets worth about 20000 dollars lying on a street in Summit New Jersey and turned them in. Wachovia Bank which owned the tickets said only four of 70 tickets remain missing. The bank will reward the boys with a Nets game in the bank luxury box on December 10 against New Orleans.
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Durst
Butler race complaint and local prep football showdowns
In Butler county a complaint lands in the commission race as independent J Michael Best touts Republican ties on signs. Colerain routs Middletown 55 7 while Cincinnati league stars overpower Middies. Boro beats unbeaten Fairborn 42 28 as Panther Eddie Welch racks career high. Scattered showers forecast high 64 low 37.
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Bush and Kerry escalate Iraq clash after debate
Allentown, Pennsylvania saw Bush and Kerry sharpen attacks on Iraq and the war on terror after a contentious debate. Kerry claimed Bush misled and that America bears most costs, while Bush argued Kerry opposed supplying troops after sending them in. Instant polls favored Kerry, signaling momentum in post debate coverage.
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