Advance Morning News
It's Sunday, September 14, 2025. Today, Clay Jones wins a major national award and still has time to have fun with the mystery grocer, Drew Gallagher is listening to some strange music, and the obits.
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POLITICAL CARTOON: Mystery Grocer Returns, Bearing Awards!
By Clay Jones
Clay wins a big-time award, and has a little fun with the “mystery grocer.” From everyone at the Advance, congratulations, Clay!!
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HUMOR: Cradle of Filth
By Drew Gallagher
Resident FXBG Advance humorist, Drew Gallagher, tackles famous exits and the impact on heavy metal bands who collaborate with Ed Sheeran. Hint: It will be anything but “Perfect.”
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Obituaries
By Adele Uphaus
Local obituaries for September 6-12, 2025.
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Local Obituaries
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