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Clay Academy nurse Nadine Grismer has been recognized by the National Board for Certification of School Nurses as a nationally certified school nurse. Grismer has worked in Woodstock School District […]






After four days away from school while clean-up, construction, and utility crews worked to repair the damage from the Sept. 9 lightning strike, Marian Central Catholic High School students returned […]

At last, after four days to repair the major damage from Monday’s lightning strike, Marian Central Catholic High School will reopen after this weekend. Bishop David Malloy of the Diocese […]
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