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LOCAL COVID-19 TESTING SITES
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has a COVID hotline manned from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cities ask streaming services to pay cable fees
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Should Netflix and other streaming services have to pay local governments the same fees levied on cable operators? That was the question before the Ohio Supreme Court during a Wednesday hearing, as the court debates whether streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu are covered by a state law that would require them to pay to play. The argument is similar to one in several other states, where cities are trying to force streaming service companies to pay cable operator fees.
Red Cross sets local blood drives
The American Red Cross says it is critically important to maintain a stable blood supply this spring. The Red Cross has upcoming events and says it’s easy to give blood: Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.
Class on trap shooting set for Saturday
The Missouri Department of Conservation is providing a free trap shooting class from 8 to 10:30 a.m. April 16.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to nmelton@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, 300 N. Osage St., Independence, MO 64050, attention Nancy Melton. Also, check the calendar online at examiner.net.
East High School Class of ‘72 plans reunion
The East High School class of 1972 is planning a 50th reunion for June 11. It’s from 6 to 10 p.m.
Lots of pets in need of forever homes
Animals Best Friends has several dogs and cats that need forever homes. Here are two I want you meet.
Underwood, Aldean win big at CMT Awards
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean were the big winners, the Judds reunited, and Kelsea Ballerini turned a tough break into a one-woman house party at Monday night’s CMT music awards.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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