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THE FIRST DISTRICT

This week, I led a letter, along with 56 of my colleagues, to President Biden asking him to end the COVID-19 U.S.-Canada cross-border vaccination mandate for commercial truck drivers. Canada’s vaccination and testing requirements expired earlier this month, but the U.S.
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Silver Dollar City’s Stake in the Future

Branson, Missouri - With strong commitment and focus on the guest experience, Silver Dollar City continues to look to the future by implementing projects totaling more than $30 million in improvements. Significant projects are underway to include new guest offerings; enhanced benefits for employee recruitment & retention; and parking, road & infrastructure improvements.
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Turnout to vote

Usually, the voter turnout is low during the mid-term elections. However, this midterm election has shown an uptick in voters at the polling sites in Marion County.
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Our pet of the week is Toffee.

This sweet girl came up to a house on Hwy 62 E very pregnant. The people who found her took care of her and the litter of pups until they were weaned. The pups were sent to a puppy rescue when they were 8 weeks old, where they have a greater chance to be adopted.
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Crisis in Marion County

How does the decisions by the Marion County Judge and Quorum Court affect the residents of Marion County? A group of concerned citizens have expressed strong opinions concerning the actions of the Marion County Quorum Court passing legislation only to be vetoed by the Judge John Massey.
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Twin Lakes Playhouse announces auditions

Twin Lakes Playhouse announces upcoming auditions for its first production of the 2023 season. Directed by Cindy Young, The Diary of Anne Frank will be performed in January and open auditions are being held this Saturday, November 5, at 10 a.m. and Sunday, November 6, at 2 p.m. at the Playhouse, located at 600 West Sixth Street in Mountain Home.
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