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51 killed in Okla. tornado; toll expected to rise
MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- The Oklahoma Medical Examiner's Office says the official death toll in the aftermath of a massive tornado that slammed the Oklahoma City area remains at 51 but is expected to rise.......

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Teens Rob Akron Restaurant
Robbers targeted another fast food restaurant in Akron late Sunday night. Akron Police Lieutenant Rick Edwards says several teens robbed the Church's Chicken at 700 South Arlington around 11pm.. The employees…
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Children Among at Least 51 Dead, 'Horrific' Damage in Okla. Tornado

Oklahoma County Sheriff(OKLAHOMA CITY) -- First responders began the grim task of digging people -- including children at two elementary schools -- out of piles of rubble Monday evening after a monster tornado roared through the Oklahoma city metropolitan area, leaving at least 51 people dead.
Among the dead were children from one of the devastated...
Former Philadelphia Cop Faces Rape Charge, $60M Bail

Hemera/Thinkstock(PHILADELPHIA) -- A former Philadelphia police officer once hailed as a hero and invited by the vice president to attend a presidential address to Congress now faces 16 charges, including rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and making terroristic threats.
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Massive Tornado Rips Through Oklahoma, Destroys School

Brett Deering/Getty ImagesOKLAHOMA CITY) -- A mammoth tornado carved a trail of destruction through the Oklahoma City metropolitan area and delivered a "direct hit" on an elementary school Monday, local authorities said.
David Barnes, the director of Oklahoma Emergency Management in Oklahoma County, told ABC News that a single twister ripped apart...

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Protesters expected at FirstEnergy's W.Va. meeting
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Protesters are gathering in Morgantown to challenge Ohio-based FirstEnergy over labor issues, executive compensation and the proposed sale of a coal-fired power plant in north-central West Virginia.......
Falcon chick ready for banding atop Ohio high-rise
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio wildlife officials are ready to band the first peregrine falcon chick in three years to be hatched atop the Rhodes Tower in downtown Columbus.......
AP source: Treasury told WH of IRS disclosure plan
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Treasury official says the department told the White House twice that the IRS was preparing to make public its targeting of conservative political groups.......

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Allgaier thriving despite overhaul to NASCAR team
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Justin Allgaier started the season with a new car, a new crew chief and a relatively new pit crew.......
Carmelo Anthony Will Have Shoulder Re-Examined
NBA Via New York Knicks (NEW YORK) -- New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony will have his injured left shoulder re-examined by doctors in the coming days to determine the…
Red Wings Top Blackhawks For 2-1 Series Lead
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images(DETROIT) -- Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored goals 31 seconds apart as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Monday night in Game 3…

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Gas Prices Jump Across the US
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Rand Paul Calls IRS Scandal 'Un-American'
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POLL: Americans Suspicious of IRS Scandal, Majority Believes Benghazi Was Covered Up
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CBS Pulls Mike Molly Tornado-Themed Finale
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The Doors' Ray Manzarek Dead at Age 74 After Battle with Cancer
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30 Rock Actress Katrina Bowden Weds
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7 Secret Sins at Work
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8 Genius Ways to Recycle Your Wedding Gown
After the big day you may find yourself tucking away that wedding dress you cherish into the back of your closet. While saving it for your daughter to wear at her wedding is one option, why not try out one of these 8 ways to recycle your wedding dress? Some involve wearing parts of it, but the creativity doesn't stop there. The possibilites are endless… Dye It Dye your wedding dress a fun color,…

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Wednesday, 15 February 2012 20:09

Silver Lake Cub Scout Honored

Cub Scout Daniel Green from Silver Lake has been selected to represent the 2.7 million Boy Scouts of America at their annual Report to the Nation.

Daniel was selected after being awarded the Boy Scouts of America Honor Medal for his bravery in rescuing a little girl from drowning in Silver Lake last summer.

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Silver Lake Boy Hero

A Silver Lake boy is being honored by the state for saving the life of a young girl over the summer.

Cub Scout Daniel Green, 8, jumped in the water at the Silver Lake Festival when he spotted the girl struggling in the water. Green swam to the girl and helped her to safely get back to shore.

State Senator Frank LaRose presented Green with a Senate Resolution for the action. He also received an Honor Medal from Boy Scouts of America for possibly saving the girl's life.

Green is a member of Cub Scout Pack 3177.

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