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julesburgadvocate. com > 04/09/2026 > today-in-history-april-9-philippine-american-soldiers-surrender-ending-battle-of-bataan

Today in History: April 9, Philippine, American soldiers surrender, ending Battle of Bataan

2+ hour, 8+ min ago  (317+ words) Today is Thursday, April 9, the 99th day of 2026. There are 266 days left in the year. On April 9, 1942, during World War II, some 75, 000 Philippine and American soldiers surrendered to Japanese troops, ending the Battle of Bataan in the Philippines. The prisoners were…...

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julesburgadvocate. com > 04/08/2026 > zeldin-epa-climate-deregulation

Zeldin tells climate skeptics to "celebrate vindication" after repeal of baseline climate rule

17+ hour, 45+ min ago  (482+ words) Today is a moment to celebrate. It is a day to celebrate vindication," said Zeldin, a former Republican congressman from New York who is widely believed to be under consideration for a possible promotion to attorney general, following'Pam Bondi's forced…...

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julesburgadvocate. com > 04/08/2026 > british-baptism-death

British pastor charged with manslaughter after man drowns at baptism

15+ hour, 2+ min ago  (62+ words) Julesburg Advocate Cheryl Bartley, 48, faces one count of gross negligence manslaughter for the death of Robert Smith on Oct. 8, 2023 in Birmingham, prosecutors said. The Life Changing Ministries ceremony was being held in a kiddie pool and livestreamed on Facebook. Bartley…...

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julesburgadvocate. com > 04/08/2026 > federal-reserve-minutes-rate-hikes

More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show

18+ hour, 53+ min ago  (353+ words) And "many" of the officials pointed to the risk that higher oil and gas prices could keep inflation elevated for "longer than expected, which could call for rate increases" to push inflation back down. For about 18 months, the Fed has…...

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julesburgadvocate. com > 04/07/2026 > julesburg-voters-say-cluck-yeah-chicken-ordinance-passes-117-to-107

Julesburg Voters Say "Cluck Yeah! : Chicken Ordinance Passes 117 to 107

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (242+ words) The debate over backyard poultry in Julesburg has concluded, with registered voters approving the controversial measure. Town residents narrowly passed Ordinance 26-486, which regulates the keeping of hens, with 117 votes in favor and 107 votes opposed. The approval allows residents to begin…...

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julesburgadvocate. com > 04/07/2026 > ford-recall-trucks-suvs-windshield-wipers

Ford recalls more than 400, 000 trucks and SUVs because windshield wipers can fail

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (143+ words) Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 400, 000 vehicles because the windshield wiper arms can break, causing reduced visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers a total of 422, 613 vehicles, including 2021-23 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators and a…...

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julesburgadvocate. com > 04/06/2026 > child-killed-used-body-bag

Mistrial declared after report that girl killed in 1986 had been placed in used body bag

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (474+ words) An 11-year-old Connecticut girl who was raped and killed in 1986 was reportedly placed in a used body bag at the time, a new allegation that led to a mistrial in a murder case Monday over concerns about evidence contamination. Marc…...

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julesburgadvocate. com > 04/03/2026 > trump-offshore-drilling-agencies

Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spill

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (430+ words) By JENNIFER Mc DERMOTT and MATTHEW DALY The new Marine Minerals Administration will bring together the functions of the current Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said. Doing so will…...

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julesburgadvocate. com > obituaries > gary-kanter

Gary Kanter Obituary - (1946-2026)

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (307+ words) Gary Kanter, 79, of Chappell and Maine, passed away at his home in Maine on March 11, 2026 under the care of his wife, Janet. Memorial services and burial are being planned for later this spring at the Berea Lutheran Church and will…...

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julesburgadvocate. com > 04/03/2026 > commissioners-to-host-state-of-the-county-meeting

Commissioners to Host State of the County Meeting

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (447+ words) Residents of Sedgwick County are invited to attend an upcoming community meeting on April 15 at 6: 00 p. m. at the Sedgwick County Community Center Auditorium. This event is open to the public and aims to provide important updates and foster open discussion about…...