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Good day Craig! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How police handled live pipe bombs found at a Craig thrift store

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• Homemade pipe bombs found at Craig thrift store, safely detonated by police (craigdailypress.com) — Police safely detonated homemade pipe bombs discovered Tuesday at Barely Spent Consignment in Craig after the store owner reported suspicious items to authorities. Craig officers confirmed the devices were live explosives and called in a Grand Junction bomb unit, which destroyed them at a secure site that night. No injuries were reported, and officials emphasized community vigilance.
   

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    Thursday December 11
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