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Ready for fall

Mio Girl Scout Troop 8845 joined sister Lewiston troops at Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools for a fun-filled fall kick-off event Sept. 24.

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Signs of change

New owners Cara McWilliam and Pete Bakatselos hosted a ribbon cutting Sept. 19 to celebrate the reopening of Shady Acres under a new name, Black Dog Base Camp.

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Quilt walk showcases West Branch

The 40th annual West Branch Quilt Walk begins Thursday, Oct. 2 in downtown West Branch and concludes Saturday, Oct. 4. The show is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The event is presented by the Rifle River Quilt Guild and West Branch Creative Arts Association to benefit Rea Family Animal Shelter.

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Happy birthday, KCC

We are very close to singing “Happy Birthday” to Kirtland Community College. In March 2026, Kirtland will be celebrating 60 years of providing education across the region. That is 60 years of having an impact on our communities through education, workforce training, community service and economic impact.

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