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Indian Lake rejects $639K state grant for fire dept. project Grant rejection marks latest milestone in prolonged debate over former IGA By Christopher South STA FF W RITER
T S A L B A G N VI_ HA_ Kids enjoyed spending time outdoors at the Minerva Town Park last week. The Town of Minerva Youth Commission facilitated sledding, broom ball, snacks and hot beverages. Photo by Mike Corey
For Stefanik, bipartisanship is a choice — and so is crafting solutions to gridlock Lawmaker touts proactive record as she heads into fourth year in office
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