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Students learn to drive as part of county-wide classes in Stafford County

Stafford County school students sometimes considered as rivals joined forces for countywide driver’s education classes last week.Danny Smith, USD 350 driver’s education instructor, helped facilitate the county-wide classes that were able to utilize the expertise and experience of several local professionals for class instruction.“Thank you Troy Fisher - Fisher Service, Trey Burgan (AG360), and Officers Kelon Parr and Jeff Schawe for giving your time to be guest speakers for the students of St.

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Vernon Filley Art Museum: 10-year anniversary centers on Krusemark painting unveiling

The Vernon Filley Art Museum in Pratt will host a 10-Year Anniversary Celebration event series this weekend which will include a collection trip down memory lane, live harp music, a photo slide show and much more.“It’s hard to believe it has been 10 years already,” said Executive Director Brittany Novotny.

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Scooter’s Coffee makes pet donations

A little cup of whipped cream topped with a dog biscuit can go a long way toward supporting animals in shelters waiting to find their loving homes.Scooter’s Coffee representatives presented a check for $114,696.38 to Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America’s shelters in 2025, in a special event on Monday at the Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville, Ark.From February through April of this year, customers could donate $1 or more when requesting a pet cup at all Scooter’s Coffee locations nationwide.

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