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Community Voices October 29, 2025

League of Women Voters of BG to host ‘Everyday Advocacy’ workshop

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Toledo Molding & Die plant in BG may face closure and loss of more than 300 jobs
Update: All clear issued at BGHS and BGMS after lockdown due to threatening phone call
180th Fighter Wing scheduled for nighttime training flights this week
BG woman found dead in her home after house fire on South Summit Street
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