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Clay school nurse earns certification

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 […]

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More rain means another day off at Marian

Efforts to reopen Marian Central Catholic High School after a Monday night lightning strike hit the school suffered a setback on Thursday. The school will remain closed for a fourth […]

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