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Residents may have recently received a text message from the United States Census Bureau asking them to take a survey regarding the impact of covid-19. According to Officer John Thomas, the department would normally tell people to ignore such correspondence, as they tend to be phishing scams. However, this is not the case for this message.

The department does have concerns that phishers will attempt to spoof this message as well, and asks those who receive these messages to confirm the number and link source before divulging any information.

With Labor Day gatherings still likely to take place today, health officials are reminding residents to practice proper health and safety measures when at an event.

Burgan says all gatherings should be held outside if possible.

On a perfect September Derby day, a horse is perfect no more.

The Derby favorite Tiz the Law was defeated Saturday, falling in the stretch to Bob Baffert’s Authentic. Baffert is now tied with Ben Jones for most Derby wins as a trainer with 6. Baffert’s second Derby horse, Thousand Words, was a late scratch after rearing up and falling on its back. Training assistant Jimmy Barnes did suffer a broken arm from the incident.