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Still one race set for council position

Thursday, July 31, 2025

As of press time on Wednesday - the last day to file in the election for Clinton City Council - no additional candidates have filed for the Ward 1 or Ward 3 seats.In Ward 3, two candidates have emerged. Erin Adams was the first to file on Monday morning, and Tony Paradis filed Monday afternoon.

From left, Clinton Middle School math teacher Sarah Kerr, history teacher Robert Gordon, discretionary assistant Micah Williams, and Clinton High School librarian Christy Manhart share a table at the Clinton Public Schools’ all-staff gathering Wednesday

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Getting prepared

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Getting prepared

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Thursday, July 31, 2025

In 1914, trading on the New York Stock Exchange stopped in response to the outbreak of World War I. It did not resume stock trading until December of that year.In 1964, the American space probe Ranger 7 transmitted the first close-up photographs of the moon.

Nick Barnett sets up the saw as he prepares to cut siding for the new Clinton Middle School building. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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New siding

Thursday, July 31, 2025

New siding

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West Virginia scrambles to strip artificial dyes from school meals

Thursday, July 31, 2025

(AP) – When school starts in West Virginia next month, 240,000 students in districts large and small will notice something missing from their cafeteria trays.Gone will be red Jell-O fruit cups, yogurt topped with brightly hued sprinkles and Cool Ranch Doritos — all foods made with synthetic dyes.

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CORRECTIONS

Thursday, July 31, 2025

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Colorado dentist accused of poisoning his wife felt trapped

Thursday, July 31, 2025

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado dentist accused of killing his wife by gradually poisoning her wanted out of a marriage he felt trapped in, but didn’t want to seek a divorce to protect his money and image, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

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Crews struggle to contain wildfire along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon

Thursday, July 31, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — Historically dry conditions have combined with gusty winds to make it harder for crews to get a handle on a wildfire burning along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, causing containment figures to plummet as the blaze nearly tripled in size in just a few days.

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Trump administration wants Harvard to pay millions to settle

Thursday, July 31, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is pressing for a deal with Harvard University that would require the Ivy League school to pay far more than the $200 million fine agreed to by Columbia University to resolve multiple federal investigations, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Lynn Partridge-Webber, left, and her husband Roger examine an exhibit at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum while they take a trip down the Mother Road while visiting from the UK. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Far from home

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Far from home