Two students die from Thurston High School rampage in Springfield
A second victim, Ben Walker aged 16, died at McKenzie Willamette Hospital after sustaining head wounds from Thursday shootings at Thurston High. Kip Kinkel faced an adult murder charge with potential life in prison as Oregon bars death for juveniles. Witnesses describe the attacker as calm as he opened fire in the cafeteria.
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Springfield
Ore
Ben Walker
McKenzie-Willamette Hospital
Thurston High School
Hospital
Brenda Sherwood
Kip Kinkel
Oregon
David Willis
Couple charged with beating cops in Naugatuck
Two police officers were assaulted Thursday night while investigating a possible kidnapping. Officers Foley and Wilmont, responding to a Field Street call, encountered Anthony Parente and Kristi Zabilski at a Parts America lot. Parente attacked Foley, triggering the confrontation.
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Naugatuck
Jeffrey DelGobbo
Thomas Foley
Jennifer Wilmont
Field Street
Wilmont
Parts America
Rubber Ave
Anthony Parente
Hemlock Road
Kristi Zabilski
Lewis Circle
Groups fight for Old Glory Show Your Colors
As Memorial Day nears, veterans groups honor the flag and its symbolism. The Connecticut Citizens' Flag Alliance pursues protection of the flag from desecration while Naugatuck American Legion Post 17 advocates strongly for Show Your Colors, America.
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America
Connecticut Citizens’ Flag Alliance
Naugatuck American Legion Post 17
Drinks all around as Powerball couple claim win
In STREAMWOOD Illinois Frank and Shirley Capaci celebrate as neighbors believe they hold the winning Powerball ticket worth 195 million. They hosted drinks at Bill's on Barnett while bar staff distributed $5 tickets to about 15 customers. Lottery officials will verify the Pell Lake Wisconsin ticket.
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Streamwood
Ill
Frank
Shirley Capaci
Capacis
Bill’s
Barnett
Chicago
Capaci
Wisconsin
Nois State Line
Brian Capaci
Afl Ter
Pell Lake
Wis
Boro approves 1998-99 budget with 55.6 mill rate
The Joint Boards approved the 1998-99 budget at a 55.6 mill rate after hours of edits, ending with a total of 66,860,716. Mayor Barth defended the final figure, noting retirements and revaluation funds. Several departments faced cuts or shifts, including the elections and land use offices, while the Street Department budget gained 11,000 for roads and sewer work amid debate.
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Burgess William Goggin Sr
Tim Barth
Board of Mayor and Burgesses
Barth
Anthony Pesanelli
Burgess Robert Neth
Hank Witkoski Jr
Burgesses
Jeffrey Burmeister
Joan Taf
Neth
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Than Wale
Jennifer Huber
Zenka R. Pereira
Superintendent of Schools
Alice Carolan
Continuing Education
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Elections Department
Ann Hildreth
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Tarra Varrone
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