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Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Stanislaus National Forest extends seasonal MVUM closure for two high elevation roads (usda.gov) — Road access in Stanislaus National Forest near Sonora is being tightened, with two high-elevation routes—Forest Road 8N13 and part of 4N12—staying closed through June 15 due to lingering snow. Over-snow vehicles can still use several nearby roads if there’s at least 12 inches of snow, and officials may reopen routes earlier if conditions improve.
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• Notice of Hearing on Petition (uniondemocrat.com) — A probate hearing for the estate of Colleen Ann DiNardo is scheduled for August 7 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 5 at the Tuolumne County Superior Court on Justice Center Drive in Sonora. Heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors are advised how and when to file objections or claims, and where to obtain more detailed information from the court and the petitioner’s attorney in Sonora.
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