YOU’RE INVITED TO OUR
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY!
Winning the 2025 Ford President Award • 13 time winner
June 26
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Ford representatives will be here to officially present the award, and we would love to celebrate this special moment with all of you!
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Vol. 154 No. 24 One section 12 Pages
Panthers fall to Tremont, take second place in Class 1A State Finals / 8
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