“I live on Whiteman Road in southern Pettis County, and I would like to thank the Pettis County road department for the brush hog job they did.” (Aug. 1)
“Did you notice how clean the BMW motorcyclists left the fairgrounds? I thought they did an excellent job.” (Aug. 2)
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