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Biggest marching drum ever made here

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Monday, December 26. 2011

"Big MO" -- a nine-foot-diameter custom bass drum for the University of Missouri marching band -- is being built right here in Barnesville by Dr. Neil Boumpani of Gordon College.
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Last minute donations needed

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Thursday, December 22. 2011

It was a busy week with a great ending as the Empty Stocking Fund collected more toys, a little more money and lots of smiles on Saturday as Santa helped them distribute toys and helped the firefighters at the last boot drive for the year. [Full Story »]

Dear Santa ...

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Tuesday, December 20. 2011

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Some children may want such strange things as a ferret or purple hair, but a little girl named Hannah Popham has captured the season with her unusual requests. [Full Story »]

Blighted property code passes

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Wednesday, December 14. 2011

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Barnesville city council unanimously passed its blighted property code after hearing objections from Jere F. Moore, who outlined his stance in a column in last week’s Herald Gazette. [Full Story »]

Help Dolly; vote for Belle

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Thursday, December 8. 2011

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You can help the Dolly Goodpuppy Society by voting for a local dog, Belle, in an online contest. [Full Story »]

Festival of Trees a big success

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Wednesday, December 7. 2011

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From the dueling Red Hat trees to the intricately beautiful wreaths, the first Festival of Trees last Saturday drew nothing but praise from those attending.
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Need a great gift idea for your spouse?

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Tuesday, December 6. 2011

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By Rev. Jay Tenney

Ok, so what’s the best Christmas gift that you received last year? It’s tough to remember isn’t it? Honestly, I can’t remember what the best gift that I received was either but I’m sure that it came from my wife and I’m sure that I loved it!
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Send us your Letters to Santa

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Monday, December 5. 2011

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The Herald-Gazette is seeking kids' Letters to Santa for inclusion in our Christmas edition. [Full Story »]

Relay for Life kickoff is Monday

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Monday, December 5. 2011

On Monday, December 5th, at 6:00PM the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Lamar County will officially get underway as event volunteers and participants gather at Barnesville First Baptist Church, CFLC Building, for a kickoff rally to launch their fundraising efforts for 2012. The rally will celebrate the success of the 2011 Relay For Life of Lamar County, which raised over $41,000, with awards and recognition. Then celebrate the start of the new 2012 Relay season with important new information, resources, and excitement!
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