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Wednesday Jul 9 | Seaway News

2 : U.S. war dodger wins last-minute deportation reprieve while court ponders review

An American deserter who refused to redeploy to Iraq was granted a last-ditch reprieve from deportation on Wednesday when the Federal Court said he could stay in Canada while it decides whether to hear his ...

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News

Tue Jul 08, 2008

The Indianapolis Star

3 people drowned during holiday weekend

Three people, including a 4-year-old boy and a teenager, died in separate drownings during the weekend at Indiana lakes and ponds, state conservation officers said.

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Related Topix: Grant County, IN, Parke County, IN

Mon Jul 07, 2008

Herald-Bulletin

: Drownings under investigation

FAIRMOUNT, Ind. - Indiana conservation officers are investigating the drowning deaths of a 4-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man in separate incidents.

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Related Topix: Parke County, IN

Star-Press

Boy drowns at Fairmount campground

FAIRMOUNT - A young boy drowned Sunday afternoon at a campground in Grant County.

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Related Topix: Grant County, IN

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Now Toronto

Up Front

"Canada's highest honour has been debased. Henry Morgentaler has been awarded the Order of Canada.

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Thu Jun 26, 2008

Canoe

War deserter to be deported soon

Iraq war deserter Corey Glass doesn't know if he'll be let off, thrown in jail, redeployed to battle, or sentenced to death when he's deported next month.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News

Sun Jun 22, 2008

Herald-Bulletin

Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thumbs down: To those city residents who insist on setting off fireworks in residential areas late into the night.

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Related Topix: Pendleton, IN, Alexandria, IN, Opinion

Tue Jun 17, 2008

InYork

James Dean Gallery moves back to Fairmount

FAIRMOUNT, Ind. - The James Dean Gallery is back where the 1950s Hollywood icon grew up.

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Related Topix: James Dean, Drama, East of Eden, Gas City, IN, Entertainment

Mon Jun 09, 2008

Etobicoke Guardian

Parkdale resident faces deportation to U.S.

Corey Glass looks and sounds much like any average 25-year-old. And he would be if it weren't for the fact he'll be deported to the U.S. on July 10 to face charges of desertion from the U.S. Army and the Iraq ...

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News

Tue Jun 03, 2008

CBC

MPs vote to give asylum to U.S. deserters, Tories say no

The House of Commons has passed a motion to grant permanent residence status to American military deserters and their families, but it's not expected to help a U.S. soldier recently ordered to leave Canada.

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Fri May 23, 2008

Chicago.indymedia.org

First Iraq War veteran to face deportation

US Iraq war resister Corey Glass was told today that his application to stay in Canada for "humanitarian and compassionate" reasons has been rejected.

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Related Topix: Life, Veteran Affairs

Wed May 21, 2008

The Toronto Star

Canada to deport U.S. army deserter

Ottawa has decided that an American soldier who fled the army over the Iraq war will not face the risk of abuse or mistreatment if returned to the U.S. That means Corey Glass can now be deported to the United ...

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Tue May 13, 2008

Indianapolis Star

Monument Circle: The place to be

Jeremiah Shockey , Fairmount, IN, gets a description on how to ride a Segway scooter from Joe Coombs, Indianapolis, who works for a local Segway tour company, during an expo featuring local businesses on ... via Indianapolis Star

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Sun May 11, 2008

Herald-Bulletin

Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thumbs up: To all the candidates who chose to put themselves out for public scrutiny in Tuesday's primary and the school board elections. via Herald-Bulletin

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Related Topix: Madison County, IN, Anderson, IN, Summitville, IN, Opinion

Wed Apr 30, 2008

The Herald Bulletin

: Mock disaster staged at M-G

“Everything we're doing today is exactly what we would be doing if this was a real scene”

Though the sun was shining and the breeze was warm Wednesday afternoon, the mood was somber at Madison-Grant High School as upperclassmen gathered to watch a mock accident set up in front of the school. via The Herald Bulletin

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Sun Apr 20, 2008

Daily Herald

Birthplace of cool

“James Dean, brilliant senior guard, was one of the main cogs in the Quaker line-up this season. Jim was rated as one of the most outstanding guards in the country.”

Fairmount, Ind. You wouldn't know it to look at the landscape, but this small farm town in eastern Indiana actually gave birth to cool in 20th century America. via Daily Herald

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Related Topix: Marion, IN, James Dean, Rebel Without a Cause, Drama

Fri Apr 18, 2008

The Herald Bulletin

Church gets $200K to build center

“He said he was a friend of Joe's, and he wanted to make a substantial donation in honor of Joe and his family, because of his leadership”

In The April 6 worship service at Fairmount United Methodist Church, Pastor Amy Covington announced a $200,000 donation. via The Herald Bulletin

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Automakers

Anderson Herald-Bulletin

: More than 1,000 tour Poet plant

“My mom owns, like, 80 acres of corn, and since the ethanol was made, the price of our acres went up.”

"It's a great day for Madison County and a great day for Alexandria," Alexandria Mayor Jack Woods said Thursday at the grand opening of Poet's ethanol plant. via Anderson Herald-Bulletin

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Related Topix: Madison County, IN, Alexandria, IN

Sun Mar 30, 2008

IndyStar.com

Thriving in a downturn

“I think we have a rosy outlook.”

Some business sectors benefit in economic downturn while, for others, demand never ebbs Unlike some business owners who resort to laying off workers as the economy is slowing down, Tim O'Connor is thinking ... via IndyStar.com

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Related Topix: Central, IN

Thu Feb 07, 2008

Dayton Daily News

Maybe James Dean would've liked this soup

More... Maybe James Dean would've liked this soup By Carol Rini Contributing Writer Monday, February 04, 2008 I used my new GPS to take me to Indiana last week. via Dayton Daily News

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