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Tick season is getting longer
By Amanda WaterfordMissouri IndependentThe tiniest menace of summer doesn’t care if you’re hiking through the woods, walking the dog or pulling weeds in your backyard.It just wants a ride and a meal.As ticks spread into new parts of the country and emergency room visits for tick bites climb higher than usual, states are scrambling to…
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Middletown Reunion & Fish Fry
The Middletown Reunion and Fish Fry will take place on Saturday, Aug. 8, starting with a parade at 11 a.m. There will be a flower show, bounce house, kids games, cake walk, pedal pull and mini Olympics. Register for the cornhole competition at 11 a.m. Register for the volleyball games at 12:30. There will be…
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Kids on the Run athletes qualify for AAU Junior Olympics
By Brandie Gay Local track club Sends four competitors to Iowa after strong summer season The Kids on the Run track club is celebrating a major accomplishment this summer as four local athletes have earned spots at the upcoming AAU Junior Olympics in Iowa at Drake University. This showcases the success of a program dedicated…