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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 ...

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

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

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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

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