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🌱 Eagle River community remembers the life of Gloria Gay Edwards
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- Eagle River community remembers the life of Gloria Gay Edwards
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 29 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, windy and much colder, temps: high: 37, low: 21.
- Sunday: Cold; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 36 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Gloria Edwards - Vilas County News-Review (vcnewsreview.com) — Eagle River residents are mourning the passing of 82-year-old Gloria Gay Edwards, a longtime community member remembered for her caring nature and love of animals. Born in Utah and later settling in Eagle River, she worked as a nurse’s aide and cherished time with family, pets, bingo, and Hallmark movies. Her family suggests memorial contributions to the Humane Society of Vilas County. 
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