Pocatello Sanitation offering special holiday pickup for post-Christmas trash
To keep up with trash produced during the holidays, the Pocatello Sanitation Department is collecting excess garbage during regularly scheduled…
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Tips for staying healthy during the holidays
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The holidays bring families and friends together, but gathering for celebrations can also increase the spread of viral…
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Pocatello towing company offering free rides to curb drunk driving during the holidays
Denny’s Wrecker Service is providing free rides and towing services to get people home safe after drinking during the…
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Pocatello family’s Christmas decorations returned after being stolen by Grinch-like thief
The Hofeldt family in Chubbuck, along with several neighbors, were struck by a thief who stole multiple Christmas yard decorations last…
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Island Park to kick off Festival of Trees
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – The Mountain Life Charitable Foundation is hosting the annual Festival of Trees at Sawtelle Mountain Resort. On Friday…
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Turkey Trot returns to Rigby Lake to help collect food for those in need
Around 200 people showed up to the newly-returned Rigby Lake (aka Jefferson County Lake) Turkey Trot 5k race Thanksgiving…
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Melaleuca Freedom Celebration 1 day away
The 31st annual melaleuca freedom celebration takes to the sky this independence day at the snake river waterfront in Idaho Falls. The celebration…
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2024 Independence Day Events
Below are the 2024 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…
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US box office on track to have worst Memorial Day weekend since 1995
The summer movie season typically starts with a bang during the month of May and, particularly, during Memorial Day…
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1,000 American flags honor fallen veterans at annual Field of Honor
Volunteers have posted 1,000 American flags for the Idaho Falls annual Field of Honor flag display every Memorial Day weekend since 2012.…
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Maybe you should stay home? 4 charts break down a busy Memorial Day weekend travel outlook
Travel volumes for the first few days of the holiday weekend surpassed pre-pandemic levels, according to recent data from the Transportation Security…
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Traveling on Memorial Day? You could be making history
If you’ve flown this weekend or are hopping on a flight today, it’s likely you’re making…
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What’s open and closed on Memorial Day 2024
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, with many students out of school and office workers enjoying the day…
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TSA sets new record Friday for most travelers screened in a single day
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it set a new record for most travelers screened in a single day on Friday, according…
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Memorial Day weekend marks 20 years of the Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial in Pocatello
The Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial is commemorating 20 years of honoring the men and women who died serving the United States in the Global War on…
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Police urge caution during 100 Deadliest Days of Summer
Last year, the Idaho Department of Transportation (ITD) reported 7,430 crashes during the 100 Deadliest Days, resulting in 79…
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Get ready for a historic Memorial Day travel rush. Here’s what to expect for gas prices
For many Americans, Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer travel season as millions of people head to parks, beaches and other vacation…
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Annual Veterans Memorial Celebration and Breakfast Friday
The event is free to all veterans, their families and the…
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Gas prices falling in time for Memorial Day
262,000 Idahoans among the 43.8 million Americans taking a trip this…
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Memorial Day road trip safety tips
Cheap Insurance offers road trip safety tips to ensure an enjoyable and safe Memorial Day…
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Cinco De Mayo Celebrations in Idaho Falls is at a new location
The annual celebration of Cinco De Mayo has a new location but promises the same amount of fun. The celebration promises to celebrate diversity and…
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Thursday is National Day of Prayer
Thursday is National Day of Prayer. It’s a day with deep roots in American…
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Labor Day isn’t the holiday it once was for China’s workers
By Chris Lau and Hassan Tayir, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Like hundreds of millions of workers in China, Hao Zeyu, an algorithm engineer at an…
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10 ways Mother's Day is celebrated around the world
Stacker has compiled a list of 10 different ways Mother’s Day is celebrated around the world, using a variety of sources including BBC, NPR, and the…
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What April Fools’ Day looks like around the world
Much divides us, but one thing that knows no cultural bounds is the human desire to pull some silly, goofy little…
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40,000 people and 64,000 eggs: 144th White House Easter Egg Roll is underway
The hottest ticket in Washington this week involves spoons, eggs, referees and a throng of cheering parents: It’s time for the 144th annual White…
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What’s open and closed on Easter Day 2024?
The Easter Bunny is hopping into town on Sunday, but that also means some businesses will be closed for last minute…
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2024 Easter celebration events
Below are the 2024 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…
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Local Hope Squad scattering Easter eggs with hopeful messages
Each egg has a small toy duck in it, along with a note that says “Please…
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As cocoa prices soar this Easter, chocolatiers consider alternatives
Cocoa prices are surging so high, the Easter Bunny might want to hoard its…
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6 Clever Ideas for Decorating Easter Eggs
From traditional techniques to innovative twists, here are six clever ideas to inspire your Easter egg decorating this…
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What is Nowruz? Persian New Year traditions and food explained
By Megan Marples, CNN (CNN) — Just as spring is a time for rebirth, the Persian New Year is a time to celebrate new life. Nowruz is celebrated…
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Spring break is coming – where are the travelers going?
Spring break is just around the corner, and with millions of Americans getting started on this year’s family vacations, AAA is sharing tips to…
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Irish names you’re probably saying wrong and how to pronounce them
Do you know your Gearóid from your Gobnait? Your Fearghal from your…
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly
It’s a day that celebrates luck and good fortune, but AAA warns if drivers overindulge in alcohol during St. Patrick’s Day festivities, the odds…
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Pi Day means pizza deals
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Pi Day isn’t just about showing off how many numbers you have memorized. Restaurants from Burger King…
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It’s leap day, also known this year as a regular workday. Here’s what that means for your paycheck.
CNN By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — If you have a job, you’re likely not working for free. In fact, when you were hired, you agreed to…
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What would happen without a Leap Day? More than you might think
Leap year. It’s a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and…
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What’s open and closed on Presidents’ Day
Most Americans associate Presidents’ Day with a day off work or an opportunity to snag good deals in…
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Happy New Year of the Dragon – or should that be ‘Loong’?
Every Lunar New Year, China ushers in a new zodiac sign from a cycle of 12 auspicious…
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Valentine’s Day rush for local businesses
“It’s just nice…to support them…and a holiday where they can share how much they appreciate their loved…
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Valentine’s Day movies for almost every mood
Like so many other holidays, Valentine’s Day can evoke a staggeringly wide range of…
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Love may not cost a thing, but Valentine’s Day 2024 does
Consumers are expected to shell out big bucks on their valentines this year and to set some new records in the process.…
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Forget Valentine’s Day. Celebrate Galentine’s Day
By Allison Hope, CNN (CNN) — Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to…
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Here’s why Valentine’s Day candy is so expensive
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, stores are relying on procrastinating romantics to make a last-minute dash in stores and online to help…
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Cocoa prices are soaring. Will it affect your Valentine’s Day chocolate?
By John Towfighi, CNN (CNN) — Cocoa prices are surging so high that even the biggest chocolate makers are struggling to stay profitable. That…
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How Americans spent nearly $26B on Valentine's Day in 2023
Jewel360 examined how Valentine’s Day spending changed over time, using 2023 data from the National Retail…
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Chinese zodiac fortune predictions: What’s in store for the Year of the Dragon
By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Put away those bunny ears and crank up the heat, it’s time to say goodbye to the Rabbit and enter…
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5 romantic road trips for couples this Valentine's Day
Looking for a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day? Way.com is here with 5 romantic road trips for…
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Enter the Year of the Dragon: A 2024 guide to Lunar New Year
Text by Maggie Hiufu Wong, illustrations by Natalie Leung, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — At this very moment, millions of people around the world are…
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Loneliness around Valentine’s Day can reveal problems with alcohol
“Let’s get proactive and try to address these things early and and circumvented and and it’s much easier to do it early…
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The bizarre history of Groundhog Day
Every year, Americans in snowy states wait with bated breath to see whether Punxsutawney Phil will spot his…
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“Remind them that they’re not forgotten” –Valentines for Seniors
JustServe Idaho Falls is looking for those who want to share the love this Valentine’s Day…
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Rekindle your love this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just weeks away, and it’s never too early to start planning ways to make your significant other feel…
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Recap of holiday weekend DUI arrests
Keeping you safe. That was the goal for local law enforcement over the…
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More than one-third of Christmas tree home fires occur in January, officials say
More than one-third of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January, according to the National Fire Protection Association.…
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Idaho Falls Downtown Event Center will ring in the 2024
The Idaho Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Mountain View Hospital and the Idaho Falls Community Hospital, to host a New Year’s Eve Party.…
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Charity donations are high, but so is inflation
“We’re grateful for the giving that is…
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How to keep your Christmas tree fire free
ason is suspected to be the reason December ranks the top month for house fires in the United States, according to the National Fire Protection…
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Christmas shoppers, beware! The window to do your holiday shipping is closing
With Christmas just days away, shoppers have a shrinking window to get holiday shopping done and shipping…
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Madison Cares becomes Santa’s on-location elves
The Madison School District has been hired by Santa Claus himself to be his on-location elves, as they seek to help families in the Rexburg area.…
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Sled Shed gives back this holiday season by continuing to deliver bikes to families in need
The holiday season is often spent with family and friends and honoring long-lasting traditions. The Sled Shed in Rexburg continues to give back to…
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Efforts being made to help seniors feel less lonely during the holidays
“44% of seniors experience loneliness during the…
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Lower gas prices are early gift for holiday travelers
115 million Americans, including 660,000 Idahoans, to take a year-end…
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It will be a mild, not white, Christmas for many across the US
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — For those who need chilly weather and snow to get into the holiday spirit, the run-up to Christmas…
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How much do the "Twelve Days of Christmas" cost in your state?
To estimate the cost of all gifts listed in the “Twelve Days of Christmas” by state, Swyft Filings referred to the most recent data from small…
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Ho-Ho-Hold on!: Unwrapping the most desired Christmas 2023 gifts
It’s that time of year again, and Way.com analyzed a survey of over 1,000 US adults to discover the most desired Christmas gifts across America for…
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Risch recognizes Royal Theaters as Idaho Falls Gem
Royal Theaters will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the U.S.…
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10 old-school Christmas traditions that are no longer practiced
Hiding pickles? Lords of mischief? Stacker compiled a list of 10 Christmas traditions that are no longer widely observed using various…
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Christmas trees have gotten a lot less real in recent decades, in charts
Next to those stockings hung by the chimney with care, it appears more likely than ever that the trimmed tree will be, well,…
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Christmas tree disposal sites and recycling
The City of Idaho Falls Sanitation Division is making holiday cleanup efforts easier for city residents by offering Christmas tree disposal…
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Make the holidays easier with a make-ahead feast
Apologies to Bob Cratchit and his family’s famous Christmas goose — as well as the more contemporary turkey or prime rib — but lately, I’m…
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World’s ‘humblest’ Christmas tree, bought for pennies, sells for $4,000 at auction
Festive magic fueled by nostalgia has been credited for the “astonishing” sale of a Christmas tree, “bought for pennies” more than a century…
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Free and festive fun in Downtown Idaho Falls
An Idaho Falls Downtown Ice-Skating Rink and Downtown Horse Drawn Trolley rides are the perfect way to get into the holiday…
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How to protect your packages against porch pirates this season
When you’re not home when the package arrives, it could be at risk of porch…
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Family excited to have their Marines ‘Home for the Holidays’
Home for the holidays. With parents finishing up their shopping amidst the holidays madness, sometimes the best gift is being with your loved…
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Idaho Falls’ second ever Hanukkah celebration
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Sunset Thursday night marks the beginning of the final day of Hanukkah and with returns Idaho Falls’ second ever…
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2023 City of Chubbuck Christmas lighting contest winners
The City of Chubbuck is aglow with festive cheer as the winners of this year’s holiday decoration contest are announced.…
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Avoid holiday mishaps with these tips
The holidays are just around the corner, and AAA is sharing tips to keep the season merry and…
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Denny’s Wrecker Service offers free holiday tows for drunk drivers
Denny’s Wrecker Service, Inc. will make sure you and your car get home safely if you have had too much to…
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How this surprising Christmas film became a fashion favorite
For many, Christmas is a time typically associated with “ugly” reindeer sweaters or snowman…
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Winners of the 2023 Holiday Card Contest
Two Idaho students will have their artwork featured on the Idaho Department of Education’s 2023 holiday card…
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‘Elk on the shelf’ busts into Wapello Elementary
Most of us have heard of the shenanigans of the elf on the shelf, but if you think those are bad, wait until you see the wild…
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How to deck your car with amazing Christmas car decorations
Way.com compiles a list of 10 car-friendly Christmas decorations that will make your ride a little merrier this…
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Popularity of buy now, pay later plans is on the rise this holiday season, according to survey
Experian breaks down buy now, pay later plans and their increasing popularity as the holiday season goes into full…
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Why some fragrances make us feel festive
Our sense of smell is so powerful that it can alter our mood, transport us to another place or time, or remind us of a particular memory in a…
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City Halliday set Dec. 12
The event is free to the…
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58% of American consumers plan to spend $500 or less this holiday shopping season, survey finds
Experian dives into a new survey that indicates this holiday season may not be as robust on the retail side as some might…
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Buckingham Palace releases this year’s Christmas card
Buckingham Palace released an image of the Christmas card that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be sending out this…
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This holiday season is expected to be the busiest on record at airports, AAA says
Prepare to wait in line, air travelers: The 10-day Christmas and New Year’s travel period is likely to be the busiest ever at US airports,…
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Pets and holidays: A recipe for disaster?
For a dog or cat, the holidays are full of bright, shiny fun. Tinsel dangles from a tall invader in the living room, outfitted with branches just…
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Annual Shop with a Cop event starts bright and Early in the Upper Valley
Not everyone had the ability to sleep in Saturday December 9th, as a parade of lights went down Main Street in Rexburg, where they had breakfast at…
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50 coldest cities in America on Christmas
Stacker consulted data from the Climate at a Glance database to uncover which U.S. cities have endured some of the chilliest…
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The European towns and cities that are magical at Christmas
By Joe Minihane, CNN (CNN) — Nowhere does festive charm quite like mainland Europe. With its chilly weather and gothic sensibilities, the…
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Americans ramp up holiday spending plans even as they give the economy low marks
Many Americans tell pollsters they are not happy with the state of the US economy. And yet Americans simultaneously say they plan to ramp up their…
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Give blood with Red Cross ahead of busy holiday weeks
As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood for…
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Pizza Hut is gifting deliveristas of all types free pizza this holiday season
Delivery drivers work hard during the holiday…
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Tips for a healthy holiday season
‘Tis the season to enjoy some sweet holiday treats, but doctors are encouraging us to be mindful as we…
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Toy drive to assist Parents as Teachers participants
Toy donations will be accepted until Dec. 20.…
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Brenda Lee makes history with Christmas classic ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear this classic song is bringing overdue acknowledgement to a…
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