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Traffic is lighter these days on Rotan's Sammy Baugh Ave after summer storms and heavy rainfall has devastated local commerce, leaving many long time store fronts empty. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

Traffic is lighter these days on Rotan's Sammy Baugh Ave after summer storms and heavy rainfall has devastated local commerce, leaving many long time store fronts empty. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

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Future of downtown Rotan UNCERTAIN

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
County to lend cleanup assistance The Fisher County Commissioners agreed on Tuesday to lend assistance in aiding cleanup operations should buildings that suffered storm damage in recent months require demolition.
Porcupine Avoidance Training set for Saturday, October 21

Porcupine Avoidance Training set for Saturday, October 21

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Porcupine Avoidance Training set for Saturday, October 21

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
A “Porcupine Avoidance Training” for dogs will be held at the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch between Roby and Snyder, TX on Saturday, October 21 from 8 am to 12:00 pm. Dr.

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Stonewall County Commissioners increase cemetary rates

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
After receiving bids for concrete work needed for the recently approved Aspermont Cemetery expansion, the Stonewall commissioners agreed that rate increases were needed to not only offset construction costs but to keep up with annual maintenance of the grounds.
Old Fisher County Jail to get new

Old Fisher County Jail to get new

Old Fisher County Jail to get new lease on life

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Fisher County Sheriff Simon Wade spoke to county commissioners on Tuesday, discussing a possible repurposing of the old county jail with the idea of possibly leasing the building to the county’s historical commission.
Nomadic Newspaper visits the Garden state!

Nomadic Newspaper visits the Garden state!

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Nomadic Newspaper visits the Garden state!

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Roby hometown native, Pat Morton and wife Dina travelled to Stratford, New Jersey in August to visit their son, Michael and daughterin- law Sheri. They are pictured above in front of the National Memorial Arch in Valley Forge National Park located in Pennsylvania.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
6 th - Friday • “Wildlife Field Day” will be held at the Ribelin Ranch in Stonewall County on Friday, October 6 from 9 am to 3:30 pm. The Ribelin Ranch is located 3 miles East of Aspermont, TX towards Stamford on US HWY 380. Registration at the Ribelin Ranch on Friday, Oct.
Americans depend on newspapers to stay informed about their communities

Americans depend on newspapers to stay informed about their communities

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Americans depend on newspapers to stay informed about their communities

Benjy Hamm
Thursday, October 5, 2023
DIRECTOR, INSTITUTE FOR RURAL JOURNALISM, UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Nearly 220 million American adults turn to their local newspapers regularly for news and information they need to stay informed, feel more connected to their neighbors and improve their lives and communities.
BY ERIC MEYER

BY ERIC MEYER

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BY ERIC MEYER

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
“Newspapers are dead,” a solemn but dubious audience of students heard. “In 10 years, they’ll be gone altogether.” We’ve all heard the grim assessment. But it didn’t come this year, when corporate greed downsized far too many newsrooms.