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Troopers, Highway Department Evict Family

Posted on June 3, 2026 by sdbowling

Troopers, with guns drawn, forcefully evicted the Gross family from their Jackson home in 1962 to make way for a new road. Learn more about their story. Continue reading →

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The 1110 Dip

Posted on January 11, 2025 by sdbowling

Highwater caused by flooding in January 1974 washed away a section of Highway 1110. What remains today as a reminder of this event is “The Dip.” Continue reading →

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