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Moline Volleyball beats Sterling 2-0

By Jay Kidwell,

16 hours ago

The Moline Volleyball team swept Sterling in their Western Big Six match on October 6.

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Small Dog Rescue of New England is sharing that, sadly, Bibi is still waiting for a forever home! According to the nonprofit, volunteer-based rescue organization, Bibi is now about 11 months old, weighs around 6 pounds, and is currently in Texas but ready to travel north to the Northeast for adoption. The group describes Bibi as an active young dog who loves playing with other dogs, and they are urging potential adopters to help “find this guy a forever home.”

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WTVR CBS 6 news anchor Julie Bragg is a newlywed

WTVR CBS 6 News anchor Julie Bragg married her husband, Ken, in September 2026. The wedding took place following their engagement at The Homestead in December 2024. Bragg shared details and many photos from the celebration on her Official Facebook Page, highlighting several local businesses and vendors involved in their special day. She revealed that planning the wedding was done in three months.

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Missing since 2023 from Encinitas, California: Sophia Hall Nunez was one year old when she vanished

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Small Dog Rescue of New England reports that Tinman, a five-pound, five-year-old small dog currently in Texas, is seeking adoption and may be able to travel to the Northeast at the end of the month. According to the nonprofit volunteer organization, Tinman “greets everyone with a smile” and is “an energetic boy who does well with other dogs,” making him a potential fit for a home looking for a small, social companion.

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