The Clinton Round-Up Club has announced the 2026 royalty candidates for the position of queen, princess, and sweetheart. The judging will be at 6 p.m. tomorrow where the girls will give their speeches and show off their horsemanship. At 7 p.m. Saturday this year’s royalty will be crowned before the rodeo starts.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing.
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DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m looking to level up in my career, and I want to pursue a master’s degree. I’m someone who does not want to accumulate too much debt, based on milestones that I see in my future. I have no issue with higher education, and I don’t have much anxiety around the program itself; I am just more concerned about making sure I have financial stability while I pursue the degree.
Donald Trump has gone from red hats to red hate. With his popularity stuck below 40% in most polls, the president knows that if the fall elections become a referendum on his record, Republicans will lose. So he’s turned to his favorite strategies of fear and falsehood.
Obituaries
Carol “Lee” Burgtorf, 81, died July 10, 2026.
A gentle, wise, humorous, generous, and talented husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and friend, is celebrating this Independence Day with heavenly vitality, and everlasting liberty and life.