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Thursday, March 14, 2013  In the new school building in the neighboring town of Monroe, police remain a presence. Signs ask people to close doors softly and not to drag objects across the floor.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Some came to the hearing to defend their Second Amendment rights, but the vast majority appeared to support stricter gun control.

Monday, January 28, 2013  President Barack Obama will meet with police chiefs from three communities that have experienced mass shootings, part of his administration's push to address gun violence.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  PBS announced Monday it will air in February a series of programs under the umbrella title "After Newtown."

Friday, January 04, 2013  Students, teachers and administrators were met by a large police presence outside their new school in the neighboring town of Monroe.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Connecticut Medical Examiner Wayne H. Carver II tells the Hartford Courant that the remains of Adam Lanza were claimed several days ago by someone who wanted to remain anonymous.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Local vigils will be held to remember Sandy Hook victims.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Man's compassionate instincts kick in admist violent chaos

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  The Cass City Police Department is investigating the alleged threat but has not found any physical evidence to support it. Still the Cass City School District is not taking any chances in light of the recent school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Newtown officials couldn't say whether Sandy Hook Elementary, where authorities said all the victims were shot at least twice, would ever reopen.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Obama offered few specifics, saying only that he will engage with law enforcement, mental health professionals, parents and educators in the coming weeks.

Friday, December 14, 2012  An official with knowledge of a shooting at a Connecticut elementary school says 27 people are dead, including 20 children.

Friday, December 14, 2012  News of Friday morning's tragedy rippled through Mid-Michigan. Parents in Flint said were just as shaken up after hearing about the shooting massacre because, they said, something similar can happen anywhere to any parent's child.