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Wesley J. Crile

Wesley J. Crile, 86, of Deland, Fla., and Marion, who was born Jan. 14, 1926, to Ford S. and Helen G. Crile, died suddenly on April 22.

May 7 2012 | Posted in Obituaries | Read More »

Virginia profile rises in presidential contest

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Move over, Ohio and Florida. Virginia is becoming the hottest new battleground in this year’s race for the White House.

May 3 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Statewide texting ban clears Ohio Senate panel

COLUMBUS — Ohio teens could not use their cellphones, iPads or other electronic devices while driving unless there’s an emergency under a bill the state Senate is expected to vote on Thursday.

May 2 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

3 remain in the hunt to become sheriff

The field of candidates to replace former Delaware County Sheriff Walter L. Davis III has been whittled down to three names.

Apr 25 2012 | Posted in Current News | Read More »

Bernanke: Fed could act again to stimulate economy

WASHINGTON — Content for now with the current course, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke left open the possibility Wednesday that the Fed will take further action to stimulate the economy and reduce unemployment — but not at the cost of high inflation.

Apr 25 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

More firings expected in Secret Service scandal

WASHINGTON — The chairman of a House committee investigating an alleged Secret Service prostitution scandal predicted more firings as key lawmakers and a top adviser to President Barack Obama expressed confidence Sunday that the agency will effectively deal with the incident.

Apr 22 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

More Secret Service agents gone; Obama briefed

WASHINGTON — Three more Secret Service officers resigned Friday in the expanding prostitution scandal that has brought scorching criticism of agents’ behavior in Colombia just before President Barack Obama’s visit for a summit meeting last week. Agency Director Mark Sullivan came to the White House late Friday to personally brief Obama in the Oval Office.

Apr 20 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Congress begins uphill battle to pass farm bill

WASHINGTON — The Senate has begun laying the groundwork for a half-trillion-dollar farm and food bill that would end unconditional subsidies to farmers, but House Republicans’ resolve to cut its biggest component — food stamps — by $13 billion a year dims its prospects of passing Congress.