Local stories found only in our July 8, 2009 print edition

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News:

Wheaton firefighters gear up for annual barbecue

Local residents could receive FEMA grants

Purdy R-II School Board hires surveyor to decide property line

Local ranch offers Xpedition Summer Camp

OACAC prepares for Back-to-School Fair

Butterfield awaits grant funding news

Bird sanctuary is now open to the public

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Commentary:

Ozark Views and Comments

Freedom threatened by proposed programs

Situation in ERGM needs to be resolved

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Sports:

Freedom 5K Run raises over $1,500

"Y" Not "Tri" triathlon will be Saturday in Cassvillle

Irwin-Easley Post 118 splits with Carl Junction Post 781

Post 118 drops two at Neosho