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Information could have silenced rumors

August 24, 2008

The deaths of two teenagers in a single-vehicle accident is a tragedy nearly beyond words or comprehension When the tragedy occurs in a normally peaceful community, such as Belpre, it adds to the horror, while also reinforcing that tragedy can strike everywhere. Obviously when two young lives are taken as in the deaths of Alex Joy, 15, and Mitchell Fisher, 13, a passenger in the truck Joy was driving shortly before 4:30 a.m. Aug. 15 on Farson Street in Belpre, there are many questions left for police to answer .... answers the public is still waiting to hear. Family and friends are left to grieve and wonder what happened and why. Rumors swirling about the tragedy and what led to it only cause more grief and despair to those directly affected. The media has the unenviable and depressing task of informing the community of such tragedies. Part of that task is to give the best available information, which also can throw cold water on fast-spreading rumors.

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‘Key Largo’ a race for wealth in paradise

August 24, 2008

Hurricanes are headed for the island of Key Largo. When the storms pass, the treasure-filled wrecks off the coast will be buried and lost. Businesses from the mainland are set to move in and take your customers.

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Oberst’s album does little to prove musicality

August 24, 2008

Musical prodigy Conor Oberst takes time away from Bright Eyes to show off his personality in his newest self-titled release.

Oberst hails from Omaha, Neb., and has been a recording artist since the age of 13, in 1993.

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Weather, werewolves top paranormal genre

August 24, 2008

The next time it storms out, you might just wonder what’s really happening after reading Rachel Caine’s Weather Warden series.

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Appropriate attire for weddings

August 24, 2008

PARKERSBURG — I’m getting married in a couple weeks so I thought it appropriate to share what should and shouldn’t be worn to a wedding.

There is a common misconception that black is inappropriate. Not entirely true.

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‘Is Baptism Necessary’

August 24, 2008

“Is Baptism Necessary?” and “Church History” are the sermon subjects at the Church of Christ in Pennsville for today.

Pennsville Volunteer Fire Department will meet at the food stand at the fairgrounds 7 p.m. Monday, Aug.

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