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Wreaths Across America veterans’ ceremonies slated Saturday, Dec. 17

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Volunteers turned out in force over the weekend to receive a truckload of beautiful fresh balsam wreaths from the Wreaths Across America movement and destined for placement on an estimated 782 veteran’s graves in Clifton and surrounding cemeteries for Christmas. A public ceremony will be held on Saturday, Dec.

What to do with fallen leaves this autumn?

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Even though it’s the Christmas season, autumn is still here and leaves are continuing to fall across the state, building up and around our homes and yards. The key to leaves around your home is finding the balance between removing and leaving them.

Bosque commissioners court considers collection service firms

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The Bosque County Commissioners Court is considering using a law firm to collect outstanding fees and fines for the county and district courts. Three different law firms gave presentations on their collection services during the commissioners court meeting on Monday, December 5.

Meridian ISD’s jazz band jams at Waco Wonderland

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A new jazz band formed from music students at Meridian Independent School District jammed at Waco Wonderland recently. The “Not So Jazz Band-Jazz Band” performed live on Saturday, December 3, on the main stage of the holiday festival.

The Grinch coming to town

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The Meridian Parks and Recreation invites everyone to a FREE showing of modern Christmas classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” for its holiday Outdoor Movie Night in the Park on Saturday, December 17, at 6 p.m. at the John A.

Drive-thru nativity set for Sunday night, Dec. 18

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Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clifton is scheduled to hold its annual drive-thru nativity this coming Sunday evening starting at 6 p.m. The nativity promises to be the most inspirational 20-30 minutes you will spend this Christmas time.

Clifton police offers free residence visits for holidays

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The Clifton Police Department is offering free visits to check on people’s residences with the city limits while they’re away for the holidays. “We will go by and check things out and make sure you aren’t being burgled while you’re gone,” the Clifton Police said in a social media post.