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IS WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2013 - AUTHOR ANNOUNCES BOOK IN VISIT WITH LOCAL HISTORIAN
“Phantom Ship” a Native American history thriller
By Bob Robinson
WASHINGTON TWP – “A profoundly powerful work,” wrote Disawin Ballard, East of the River Shawnee, Greenville. Ballard’s comments were used to promote “Phantom Ship,” a novel by Michael Vickers. Vickers, a historian and poet, has written several pieces of work, including “Phantom Trail,” “Odes of Forest and Town,” and recently, “A Nation Betrayed.” This is his first novel. The Canadian-born author lives and works in England, but recently visited the.... Read
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TEEN TO TEEN TALK
I Think, Therefore I Am
By Elizabeth Horner
“One step short of crazy, what do you get?” the character of Ben Gates asked, as he and his friend Riley walked the length of the Washington Mall. The sun was bright as an interrogator’s desk-lamp. “Obsessed,” the young computer-tech answered with a snort. “Passionate,” came Ben’s quick correction. ~oOo~ It is commonly believed--- not just by the writers of “National Treasure ... Read
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WAVE SOCCER
Wave has a long road ahead in 2013
By George Starks
GREENVILLE- Coming off a three win season a year ago, the Wave boys soccer team will have a tough road to hold in 2013. Graduating 12 seniors off last years squad, Greenville coach Brent DeVoss will have only six seniors on his roster this year. With 28 kids total, the 2013 season will be a tough one for the Wave ... Read
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U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JOHN BOEHNER
The House Remains Focused on Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) released the following column: “Recently, I had an opportunity to sit down with community and business leaders in West Chester and Springfield to talk about the economy and jobs. These meetings are an opportunity for me to listen to the concerns and priorities of families and... Read
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MANSFIELD NEWS JOURNAL
Portman pushes bill to cut pollution, energy costs
By Deirdre Shesgreen
Jul. 26, 2013 WASHINGTON — The Senate is poised to debate a major energy bill next week crafted by Sen. Rob Portman, which proponents say would cut pollution, slash electricity bills and save money for consumers and companies alike. The legislation, which Portman, R-Ohio, authored with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H... Read
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BROKE WIFE, BIG CITY
I'm pretty sure it's a demon wizard
By Aprill Brandon
You guys may remember when I wrote a few weeks ago about how I quit smoking. If you don't remember, let me quickly sum it up for you: I quit smoking. People got hurt. Property got destroyed. At one point, the National Guard was called in to shoot me down off of a skyscraper. The... Read
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REDSTATE
Shut Down ObamaCare, Not Government
By Sen. Marco Rubio
July 29th, 2013–I didn’t come to Washington to shut down the federal government; I came to help bring it back to its proper role. This role should create an environment where America is the easiest and best place in the world to create better paying jobs by starting a business or growing an existing one. One way to do... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2013
Editor’s
Photo: Courtney Osborne earns title of Miss Annie Oakley 2013. Read the full story tomorrow.
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