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Foreclosure forecast

By Laura Wagner Northeast News Jan. 19, 2011 Home foreclosures are predicted to increase this month, according to a recent RealtyTrac report. Currently, there are 4,322 foreclosed homes listed in…

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By Leslie Collins Northeast News Jan. 19, 2011 Primitivo Garcia Elementary School’s mayoral candidate forum attracted more than 100 people Saturday, Jan. 15. Candidates included Mike Burke, Mayor Mark Funkhouser,…

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John “Jack” Ruhlman

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Whole lotta diggin’ going on!

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