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Community Voices, Wood County Fair July 31, 2024

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Wood County under 'slight risk' for severe weather
Georgia Avenue to be closed, East Merry to have lane restrictions on Thursday
BG Police busy over weekend with alcohol and drug offenses, disorderly conducts, and 2 assaults
Section of Wallace Avenue to get new sewer line and water line, with work beginning on Sept. 4
North Maple Street to be closed for installation of new mast arm for pedestrian hybrid beacon

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Commentary: New Ohio Senate bill would legislate higher ed viewpoints, further power of SB 1
Federal court blocks Ohio’s proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration
‘Springfield is under siege right now.’ ICE agents in Ohio have detained two Haitian pastors

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