By Bruce Cadwallader, The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio Dec. 21--At least six central Ohioans are now under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service for hacking into a government Web site and stealing Social Security numbers to create false credit accounts.

By Jeff Tucker, The Pueblo Chieftain, Colo. Apr. 6--More than 30 properties in Pueblo's East Side and Bessemer neighborhoods got an early start to spring cleaning last weekend, thanks to the efforts of nearly 100 area kids and their parents.

By Cari Hammerstrom, The Monitor, McAllen, Texas Mar. 22--Romie de Alejandro was speeding in a school zone. She admits it and knows she did wrong.

By Laura Bauer, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Jan. 14--LAWRENCE -- Question No. 31 on the free application for federal financial aid can be gut-wrenching for some college students. "Have you ever been convicted of possessing or selling illegal drugs?" the question reads.