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Hello Johnston! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Johnston's own Sammy Smith is leaving JR Motorsports after 2026

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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📰 News we're reading

• Sammy Smith Confirms Major Career Move After Only 3 Seasons With JR Motorsports – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — A Johnston native is making headlines in NASCAR as 22-year-old driver Sammy Smith plans to leave JR Motorsports after the 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season. Smith, who has built a strong résumé with playoff runs and key wins, will finish out this year chasing a championship before deciding his next move in the sport.
   

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