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- Is your favorite Virgin River swimming spot safe for your dog?
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 97 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Hot with scorching sunshine, temps: high: 97, low: 65.
- Friday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 96 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'A very sad situation': Dog dies after ingesting toxic algae in Virgin River water (stgeorgeutah.com) — Toxic algae in Washington County sections of the Virgin River has killed another dog, prompting renewed warnings for local pet owners and families. Officials say cyanobacteria blooms have affected the river from Zion National Park to the Arizona border, and urge residents to recognize dangerous algae mats, heed posted advisories, and keep pets leashed and out of contaminated water. 
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Boys Soccer State Quarterfinals @ Home Sites
Crimson Cliffs High School Washington, UT 84780
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Awards Assembly
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Barrel Clubs Practice
Dixie 4H 2100 W 11400 S, South Jordan, UT 84095
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Strong Bodies Strength Training Program
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Free Diagnostic Clinics
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Design Club
Dixie 4H 751 E 100 N #1700, Price, UT 84501
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Dixie 4H 2100 W 11400 S, South Jordan, UT 84095
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ME Time Training
Dixie 4H Virtual
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Paint Party
Snow Canyon High Saint George, UT 84770
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Soccer Boys Vs. Quarter Finals @ Home Sites TBA
Dixie High TBA
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Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone missing a fluffy looking black and white cat?
On the bike trail by Fossil Falls park, I have spotted a cat 3 times sitting by the bushes that line the virgin river. I can’t get close enough to… (Nextdoor Sullivan Park) - Some critters have made large holes in my stucco.
(5). Pest control does not know what is doing it. Rats don't eat the food in the traps, so it isn't them. Any experience with this (Nextdoor Coral Canyon Mesa)
- Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Carhop or Skating Carhop in Washington. Apply here.
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hurricane
- Tammy Lynn Crouse struck, killed by Ram 5500 truck in Hurricane crash (accidentinjurynews.com)
- Man arrested for attacking woman at Quail Creek State Park (abc4.com)
- High School Sporting Clays Team Brings Home State Titles (midutahradio.com)
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- Local students celebrated as part of Utah Tech University's 115th Commencement (etvnews.com)
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