Wise County on the Web

A tongue in cheek review of the news published this week regarding Wise County.
Normally posted every Sunday before 10:00 p.m. unless I'm lazy.
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For the week ending 5/23/09
This Week's Overall News Theme: It's Your Money

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The Spin	And 100 years from now, rumors of an Aurora-like alien grave will surface.

The Story	New property tax values are released.
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The Spin	"Well, let's just say things are getting a little high tone over here," said fake mayor Don Majka. "And I'd like also announce that we are renaming Halsell Street to Rodeo Drive. But we'll pronounce it the right way."

The Story	The Bridgeport School Board ponders why the bond issue failed.
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The Spin	Cowboys indoor practice facility collapsed on May 2nd. Election was on May 9th. There's your answer. Oh, yeah. And the idea of an indoor practice facility is crazy.

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The Spin	Having personally observed this "seal" on 287, which has already worn away with two distinct tire strip areas, what in the world is this about?

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