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BAGHDAD, Iraq - On August 4, 2008, Spc. Jonathan "Jon" Menke made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Most will remember Jon by his infectious laughter, zest for life and sense of compassion for all. The loss was not only felt by his fellow Soldiers, family and friends, but the entire Madison County, Indiana, community where he grew up. When Jon would call home to talk to his father, Daniel Menke, he would tell him stories about the Iraqi children and request toys and shoes for them. He explained to his father that the 38th Military Police Company's mission was...

Guardsman Among 2 U.S. Soldiers Killed In First Fatal Attack On Troops In Month

My son is schedule to leave for Iraq in 20 days. He has spent the last 3 weeks in advanced training. First day in training they say they have none of his re-up paperwork. He has been getting paid for the last 4 months so someone knows he's there. He re-uped for 6 years with a 15,000 bonus. since they've lost his papers they signed him for 1 year and no bonus. They say it is his fault. We have the recruiters signature and the validation number for the 15,000. Where do we go from here? He is beside himself...

A Kokomo man was taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after accidentally shooting himself in the genitals while in the process of robbing a Village Pantry. Police said Derrick Kosch, 25, Kokomo, shot himself as he was placing the handgun in the waistband of his pants after robbing the convenience store at 100 N. Ohio St. The in-store surveillance cameras showed the suspect shooting himself as he placed his weapon into the waistband of his pants. As investigators were working the scene, 911 received a call about a person at 1041 E. North St., who had been shot. Officers arrived...

About 500 friends and family gathered at Cpl. Shawn Hensel’s funeral Saturday at First Assembly of God Church in Logansport to honor and remember the 20-year-old, who was a son, husband, uncle, brother and friend. David and Beth Hensel’s only son was killed fighting on the front lines in Iraq Aug. 14.

Must see pics of a painted rock in Iowa, and the guy that painted it.

The methamphetamine epidemic has spread all the way into a local church. On Mon night, Richard J Mosley Jr., 31 was arrested for allegedly manufacturing methamphetamine at First Baptist Church, Peru, In. Mosley faces official charges of manufacturing methamphetamine within 1,000 ft of a youth center, Class A felony; possession of stolen property, misdemeanor; possession of precursors with intent to manufacture methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance, both Class D felonies..... The Peru man, who has no prior criminal record, was a custodian at the church for five years and is a member................Bob Adelsperger, a pastor ath the First Baptist...