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Above: Osceola’s Spooktacular had this hay bale tunnel for kids. Also trunks had treats, and children in costume enjoyed collecting their sugar. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. See page 5 for more photos.

Above: Osceola’s Spooktacular had this hay bale tunnel for kids. Also trunks had treats, and children in costume enjoyed collecting their sugar. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. See page 5 for more photos.

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OSCEOLA SPOOKTACULAR A DELIGHT FOR KIDS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025

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CC Superintendent Search Update

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
STROMSBURG - On Wednesday, Mike Lucas with the superintendent search firm was at Cross County to talk to teachers and staff, community members and the school board about what qualities they were looking for in a new superintendent.A meeting was held for parents and community members at 5 PM.

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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS:

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Stromsburg: Downtown Boo (on the Square), Friday, Oct. 31st from 4-6 PM Polk: Wednesday, Oct. 29th from 6:30-8 PM, trunk or treat and HPC selling hot dogs/pork loin sandwich, main street Gresham: Trunk or Treat, Friday, October 31st, from 6 to 7 p.m. Trunk setup time starts at 5:30 p.m.
Fighting to Pay Our On-Duty Federal Officers

Fighting to Pay Our On-Duty Federal Officers

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Fighting to Pay Our On-Duty Federal Officers

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
SENATOROur law enforcement officers work hard to prevent crime and protect families. They face danger, act fast, and serve with courage. I continue to work with my Republican colleagues to end the Schumer Shutdown and support our law enforcement officers.
Everybody had fun in Shelby this past weekend dressing up in their Halloween costumes, taking photos and handing out candy to all the kids who were out and about downtown. Photos were provided.

Everybody had fun in Shelby this past weekend dressing up in their Halloween costumes, taking photos and handing out candy to all the kids who were out and about downtown. Photos were provided.

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“TRUNK OR TREAT” IN SHELBY

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

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Library News

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Book club reading list for Shelby Community Library: October: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton November: Winter Street Bk. 1 by Elin Hilderbrand

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Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
CALENDAR: Regular Events:Mondays at 8 AM: Bridge Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-9:30 AM: Senior chair exercises Thursdays at 1 PM: Dominoes Fridays at 1 PM: Bingo Cards, pool and puzzles daily