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June 7, 2017

Jeriah Bauman stands with Fowler’s John Newton waiting for the warning horns to set off a blast at the Fleming Quarry June 1. The blast was compared to a gun shot or fireworks. / SARAH SOBANSKI Staff

Brighten the Night Parade another yuletide success

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