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  • Organizers hopeful flooding won’t disrupt summer festivals

    Organizers hopeful flooding won’t disrupt summer festivals

    Original Article here.

    Story Highlights:

    • Organizers of upcoming summer festivals and events remain optimistic their plans will move forward with minimal disruptions caused by the spring floods.

    • Event organizers for Classics on the Canal, Freedom Festival and the Cadillac Festival of the Arts are monitoring flood conditions in case adjustments need to be made for certain activities. 

    • Many organizers believe attendance will remain strong for their events, thanks to the number of free activities happening.

  • Rising river waters threaten Marion tenants as flooding worsens

    Rising river waters threaten Marion tenants as flooding worsens

    Original Article here.

    MARION — Gary Duranzo and Michelle Lockridge are two of the tenants who live at a six-unit apartment complex at 119 Mill St. in Marion.