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Madison Basler dressed up as the character Bitsy Botana tries to get an exclusive contract in the play “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” at Southwest Playhouse. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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In character

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Astronomers find sugar lurking in space between stars

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The space between stars just got a little sweeter.Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries and selftanners. The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what’s called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.

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Drummond reaches nearly $44M settlement over poultry litter

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

settlement over poultry litterAttorney General Gentner Drummond announced a nearly $44 million settlement resolving the State’s 21-year lawsuit against six companies over poultry litter pollution in the Illinois River Watershed.

Brooks Red isolates his chest with a “butterfly” machine workout at the Acme Brick Park weight room. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Butterfly machine

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Huyler Christensen, left, as Ledahlord narrates Jovi Petzold as Spiker as she hides on a ship in “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” at Southwest Playhouse. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Narrating the scene

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Patrick Hanscom, front, and Scott Henderson install the “American Thread” mural, celebrating the centennial celebration of Route 66 as well as the 250th anniversary of America, on the west wall of S&D Drug. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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New mural

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Custer City concerns are expressed

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Not a single seat was left empty at the Custer County City Council meeting on Monday night, and standing space filled along the edges of the room, as concerned citizens attended to speak out regarding various items that were listed on the agenda.

Clinton 2026 Rodeo Royalty candidates are front, from left, Emma Shannon; 2025 Sweetheart Emma Townsley; and Emma McIntosh; back, Brinkley Miller; Chloe Morris; 2025 Queen Tailee Finnell; Ally Townsley; and 2025 Princess Victoria Weil. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Rodeo candidates prepare for weekend

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The Clinton Round-Up Club has announced the 2026 royalty candidates for the position of queen, princess, and sweetheart. The judging will be at 6 p.m. tomorrow where the girls will give their speeches and show off their horsemanship. At 7 p.m.

Wyatt Baily, left, is assisted by Clinton Fire Department’s Lt. Joe Williams as he tests out the fire hose at Washington Elementary. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Yep, he got soaked

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

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Naturally fermented foods can help diverticulitis

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Hello again, dear readers! Welcome to a bonus edition of the letters column.It’s lovely to be hearing from so many of you. We have two interesting followup questions to recent columns, so we’ll dive right in.