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Our View: Fatality is a lesson for us all

2010-08-06T22:52:00-05:00

Cherokee’s Mankiller remembered as humble leader

2010-04-11T08:26:00-05:00

One of the most influential American Indian leaders in recent history, most knew former Cherokee Nation Chief Wilma Mankiller for strengthening her tribe and drawing the accolades of U.S. presidents. But it was her humble, tender nature — a refusal to squash a bug, an affinity for opera — that defined her life, friends said Saturday.

Voices: Perverse intolerance

2010-03-11T08:06:00-06:00

I have had enough of Rita Crowell’s self-righteous and offensive comments. I have chalked it up in the past to a narrow-minded ignorance, but a letter to the editor, such as her letter dated March 6, demands a reply.

Off-duty Conneaut cop saves day for Madison Township cash advance

2009-12-26T23:36:00-06:00

An off-duty Conneaut police officer let his natural instincts take over Christmas Eve while helping foil an armed robbery at a cash advance store on Hubbard Road.

Peterson, Bacon Autoplex help less fortunate

2009-12-17T21:07:00-06:00

Leland P. Cook Jr.

2009-11-07T19:40:00-06:00

Business and civic leader Leland P. Cook Jr. passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness at the age of 75.

Congress votes: Homeland Security budget

2009-10-16T13:33:00-05:00

Firefighters try to protect California mountain town

2009-10-04T19:25:00-05:00

WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters launched an aggressive ground and air assault Sunday against a wind-fanned wildfire that erupted in the San Gabriel Mountains and threatened a popular resort community.

Kentucky receives grant to spur job growth

2009-10-01T06:28:00-05:00

The federal government has awarded nearly a half-million dollars in stimulus funds to Kentucky to help create jobs and encourage economic development.

Betty J. Roberts

2009-09-07T18:45:00-05:00