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“We think it’s the perfect time to have a barbecue with all the violence in the community. It’s a chance to come together and do something positive. “

“One of the most powerful things we can do is talk openly about mental health. The more we talk about it, the easier it becomes.”

The Hospital Authority of Lee County will hold a public hearing at 3:30 p.m. today on a plan to issue up to $200 million in bonds for a proposed acute-care hospital off Grand Island Drive.

Chehaw’s Zoo is looking to celebrate 50 years in operation next year. Ahead of that milestone the Chehaw Park & Zoo board is looking to reactivate the Firiends of Chehaw group of volunteers.

“We can’t do this without the community. We are so grateful for the willing vessels. We just can’t thank them enough. We also appreciate the other ministries that have sown seeds into our ministry.” 

Sedrick Rowe doesn’t spray herbicides on his 10 acres of organic peanuts. He fights weeds with his tractor instead, which means he runs it more often than most farmers — and burns at least 30 gallons of diesel on a typical day. This harvest season, every one of those gallons costs more than it has at any point on record.

The Dawson News – September 24, 2026

“We think it’s the perfect time to have a barbecue with all the violence in the community. It’s a chance to come together and do something positive. “

Lee County, Deerfield-Windsor and Monroe all record region wins.

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Eight region games. Eight shutouts. A region championship secured without allowing a single run.

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”   – Nelson Mandela