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Also on today's calendar: 2nd Annual Car Show and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Amador Sheriff Logs: April 7 to April 12, 2026 (ledger.news) — Recent Amador County sheriff logs include several DUI and drug-related arrests in and around Ione, plus welfare checks and a hazardous propane leak report tied to local addresses. The detailed day‑by‑day rundown shows where deputies responded, from Castle Oaks Drive and Coal Mine Road to Mule Creek State Prison, giving Ione residents a clear snapshot of nearby law‑enforcement activity.
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• Grant Returns To CB Industries For USAC Midget Slate (speedsport.com) — An Ione native, Justin Grant, is gearing up for another national USAC midget racing season as he chases a coveted Triple Crown. Local fans can follow his push for a first midget title after recent sprint car success and recovery from a 2025 foot injury, with early-season races already showing he’s back in strong form.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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