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Wet weather on Monday helped dampen the ground around fires burning in the North State, giving firefighters a chance to bolster containment lines.

Wet weather on Monday helped dampen the ground around fires burning in the North State, giving firefighters a chance to bolster containment lines.

The largest of the fires is the Smith River Complex, which has burned more than 28,000 acres near the California-Oregon border.

The largest of the fires is the Smith River Complex, which has burned more than 28,000 acres near the California-Oregon border.

14 participants from Edwards County 4H have projects on display at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Zoey Bare received a reserve grand champion award for

“Our made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes will steal everybody’s heart.”

A shop has to be special to lure us away from our virtual shopping oases. These home decor shops in Utah retailer are full experiences

Lynne Diane Parker, age 86, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 27th in Crescent City, CA.

Need to sell some stuff?? Reserve a space at our yard sale! Saturday, April 29th 8 AM-1 PM Van Matre Senior Center Yard Sale will be held in the parking lot. 2 parking spaces for $10! Payment

Spooky season is approaching and the Rockford area has several homes, buildings and roads that are believed to be haunted.