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- Playground work is advancing along

- Two properties under condemnation watch

- Peace Lutheran to conduct Bratfest

- First HOF class represents firsts for Clinton

- Full obituary for Stone Springer Clear, Charles Henson

Playground work is advancing along

Later in the month the community of Clinton will have an opportunity to come together to help revitalize the M.T. and Helen Gholston Children’s Park. Small crews have been putting in work to provide a jump start with plans continuing to progress forward.

Two properties under condemnation watch

Two Clinton residences, both without serviceable water records for several years, were recommended for condemnation by Code Enforcement Toby Anders at Tuesday’s Clinton City Council meeting.

Peace Lutheran to conduct Bratfest

Tomorrow people will have a chance to satisfy their bratwurst cravings and immerse in German culture. The annual Bratfest, hosted by Peace Lutheran Church Saturday in Bessie.

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In 1535, the complete English translation of the Bible was printed for the first time.

(AP) — The Israeli military on Thursday warned people to evacuate a city and other communities in southern Lebanon that are north of a U.N.-declared buffer zone, signaling that it may widen a ground operation launched earlier this week against the Hezbollah militant group.

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