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Police Blotter, Jan. 7, 2009

traveling at a high rate of speed. Cross reportedly fell off his snowmobile when it ran into the railroad tracks alongside the trail. Cross reportedly sought his own treatment after hurting his knee. He was issued a citation for driving with a suspended
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2008: A year in review

Facility. He is Rainy River?s oldest resident and was born and raised here. It was announced that Railroad Daze will be rejuvenated in the summer. RRHS students travelled to Europe over their spring break. Chip burglars caused extensive damage at the
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Mount Olive officials change traffic pattern

board voted Monday night to follow a state Department of Transportation recommendation to allow traffic to cross the railroad tracks on Center Street without stopping. Starting as early as next month, DOT will begin the transition that will create
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German billionaire commits suicide

and he took his own life,' his family wrote in a press release. An employee of Germany's railroad company found the body on the tracks at about 7 p.m. Monday night and notified authorities. Merckle's family had already reported him missing earlier in the
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Howard seeks public input on U.S. 41/Wisconsin 29 redevelopment

the addition of an access road from Packerland Drive to Taylor Street that would run parallel with the railroad tracks and another access point from a roundabout on the northern part of Wisconsin 29 to connect to the south side properties, village
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2008: Looking back at May-June

The annual Hickok Days festival includes runs to Enterprise by the excursion train of the Abilene Smoky Hill Railroad Association. Herington voters head to the polls to decide a proposed $29.5 million bond issue. President Bush speaks at the graduation
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