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AP News in Brief

AP News in Brief
The Supreme Court held Monday that Americans have the right to own a gun for self-defense anywhere they live, expanding the conservative court’s embrace of gun rights since John Roberts became Chief Justice.

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Walkers raise $83K to fight cancer at Relay For Life at Pennsbury High School

Walkers raise $83K to fight cancer at Relay For Life at Pennsbury High School
The track at Pennsbury High School was filled for 24 hours over the weekend, as more than 350 people walked through the night for the fight against cancer at the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life.

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Franklin County and surrounding area support groups

Franklin County and surrounding area support groups
Some regularly scheduled community support groups are listed below. Please call before attending: Addiction, Celebrate Recovery Ministry, 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Refinery at Otterbein Church, 912 S. Potomac St., Waynesboro; 762-4177.

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Survivors make a splash in international competition

Survivors make a splash in international competition
Members of Hamilton’s Knot A Breast dragon boat racing team are tickled pink.

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Sisters battle together

Sisters battle together
This is the last article in a four-part series about people whose lives have been affected by cancer. Help support the American Cancer Society by attending the Huron County Relay for Life, which will take place 10 a.m. June 26 to 10 a.m. June 27 at Bad Axe City Park.

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More added to patients’ treatment plan

More added to patients’ treatment plan
Learning you have or might have cancer can feel incredibly lonely. “For a lot of them, their world comes to a screeching halt,” says Carolyn Hickey, the diagnostic nurse navigator at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital’s Breast Center in Tampa and the one who often delivers the upsetting news.

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Tattooing for a cure — (add your comments)

Tattooing for a cure — (add your comments)
There are many colours of cancer ribbons available, each with a different meaning and message to people. That’s why getting a tattoo is symbolic to those who have been touched somehow by cancer or for those who are in support of those who are touched by cancer.[...]

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Medical calendar for June 16

Medical calendar for June 16
Classes AUTISM: Autism Education and Support Services hosts Strategies for Challenging Behaviors from 6-8 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at The Center for Autism Education, 105 Sheriff Dierker Court in O’Fallon. Classes are designed for parents, grandparents, baby sitters, friends or other family members who want to learn more about autism. Cost is $30. To register, call 636-978-4951.

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Medical calendar for June 16

Medical calendar for June 16
Classes AUTISM: Autism Education and Support Services hosts Strategies for Challenging Behaviors from 6-8 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at The Center for Autism Education, 105 Sheriff Dierker Court in O’Fallon. Classes are designed for parents, grandparents, baby sitters, friends or other family members who want to learn more about autism. Cost is $30. To register, call 636-978-4951.

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Hospital notes

Hospital notes
Grady Memorial Hospital

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