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I am a features journalist and political analyst dedicated to capturing the human stories enduring and triumphing within the social and political forces shaping our lives.

Whether covering local government, environmental causes, health care issues, scientific breakthroughs, or international political events, my articles are architectured to capture the community's desire to actively engage in civic and global citizenry.

Representation for everyone comes in emphasi…

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Kat Cammack, Neal Dunn, and Daniel Webster emerge victorious in their U.S. House races - NPR WUFT

Kat Cammack, Neal Dunn, and Daniel Webster emerge victorious in their U.S. House races - NPR WUFT

With liberal Gainesville votes being swallowed by the surrounding conservative rural stronghold, incumbent Co…

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Ed Bielarski cannot muster enough power as Harvey Ward elected new mayor of Gainesville - NPR WUFT

Ed Bielarski cannot muster enough power as Harvey Ward elected new mayor of Gainesville - NPR WUFT

The lights have gone out on Ed Bielarski’s run for Gainesville mayor as Gainesville City Commissioner Harvey …

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Graduate student Nicholas Barth receives prestigious 'Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Spac...

Graduate student Nicholas Barth receives prestigious 'Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Spac...

NICHOLAS BARTH, a fourth-year University of Florida graduate student pursuing a Ph.D. in Astronomy, has been …

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Gainesville mayoral candidates Harvey Ward and Ed Bielarski spar in an acrimonious debate - NPR WUFT

Gainesville mayoral candidates Harvey Ward and Ed Bielarski spar in an acrimonious debate - NPR WUFT

Gainesville mayoral candidates, Harvey Ward and Ed Bielarski, sparred on Tuesday in a debate sponsored by the…

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Keeping the tradition of quilting alive through charity and community service - NPR WUFT

Keeping the tradition of quilting alive through charity and community service - NPR WUFT

Since 2013, the 170 members of the guild have donated 3,020 quilts, 3,573 pillowcases, 1,916 tote bags, 1,741…

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In attempt to better reach devasted Sanibel Island, state awards contract to immediately repair c...

In attempt to better reach devasted Sanibel Island, state awards contract to immediately repair c...

A repaired causeway will allow expedited recovery efforts, power restoration and debris removal. It will also…

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3 weekend house fires in Aurora displace 16, injure 1 resident and 1 firefighter

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By Joey Weslo 
| Kane County Chronicle
A series of three unrelated house fires over the weekend in Aurora left one resident in the hospital for smoke inhalation, one firefighter with a minor injury and two homes uninhabitable, displacing a total of 16 people. Two of the house fires were Sunday morning while the third was on Saturday afternoon. The third fire was around 9:41 a.m. Sunday on Zengele Avenue. Upon arrival, crews with the Aurora Fire Department encountered fire blazing through the front side of a two-story home.
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Kendall County, IL news, sports from Shaw Local News Network

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By Peter Hancock , Eric Schelkopf , Joey Weslo 
| Kendall County Now
Kendall County PrairieFest is Kendall County’s largest festival, attracting upwards of 75,000 people every year. Oswegoland Park District has been organizing PrairieFest since 1989.
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Parkview Christian in Yorkville announces new athletic director

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By Joey Weslo 
| Shaw Local
Parkview Christian in Yorkville has announced a new athletic director. Mike Adams was hired for the role after serving as Parkview’s basketball coach for the last two seasons. Adams also spent a year working in Parkview’s resource department. Over the past year, Adams has assisted former athletic director Luke Davidson with athletic department duties.
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