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Delaware becomes 3rd Purple Heart City in state

Delaware proclaimed itself a Purple Heart City to recognize those in the community and throughout the nation who have been wounded or killed in combat.

Feb 28 2012 | Posted in Current News,Local News | Read More »

Democrats on defense in 2012 governors’ races

WASHINGTON — Democrats are playing defense in governors’ races in 2012, protecting eight seats — some in conservative states like North Carolina and Montana — while Republicans are safeguarding just four. But one of those is in Wisconsin, where a recall effort against incumbent Scott Walker has emerged as a national test of the confrontational measures many GOP governors have taken to balance state budgets.

Feb 26 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Mock convention leads to laughs, political inspiration

From left, Ohio Wesleyan University seniors Ben Burwell, Hunter Logan Moss, and Christopher C. Tanner socialize between scheduled events during the two-day Mock Convention, a campus tradition. (Gazette | Kate Liebers)

The mock convention took on a double meaning at Ohio Wesleyan University this weekend, as the campus with a liberal reputation simulated the Republican nomination process.

Feb 13 2012 | Posted in Current News | Read More »

Watts named Ohio Wesleyan football coach

Tom Watts, assistant football coach at Baldwin-Wallace College, has been named head football coach at Ohio Wesleyan University, it was announced by athletics director Roger Ingles.

Feb 8 2012 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Defense cuts test lawmakers’ resolve on deficits

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s call to shrink the military, shut bases and cancel weapons to meet the demand for budget cuts tests the resolve of lawmakers who came to Washington determined to slash the deficit.

Feb 6 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno dead at 85

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Happy Valley was perfect for Joe Paterno, a place where “JoePa” knew best, where he not only won more football games than any other major college coach, but won them the right way: with integrity and sportsmanship. A place where character came first, championships second.

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

Recession slows growth in public prekindergarten

WASHINGTON — The expansion in public prekindergarten programs has slowed and even been reversed in some states as school districts cope with shrinking budgets. As a result, many 3– and 4-year-olds aren’t going to preschool.

Jan 17 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Hundreds mark MLK holiday outside SC capitol

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of people rallied Monday outside the South Carolina capitol to honor the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and protest the state’s voter identification law.

Jan 16 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »