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NEED A LAUGH?: Why did the newspaper reporter talk to the ice cream man? He was looking for the scoop. Why can't Elsa from Frozen have a balloon? Because she will "let it go, let it go." One molar asks the other, "Do you like my jokes?" The other molar replied, "Yes, but they're cracking me up." Why did the Clydesdale give the pony a glass of water? Because he was a little horse. July 1 is a very funny day that is full of laughter. It is International Joke Day. Wayne Reinagel, American author and graphic artist, created this day in 1994 to promote his joke books and because the year was officially half over. Tell us your favorite, hilarious jokes at justint@montrosepress.com. THERE'S A NEW SHERIFF in Ouray County - Justin Perry. Ouray County Sheriff Lance FitzGerald, who came into office on a narrow win of 11 votes, was on Tuesday recalled by a vote of 2,527 to 196. Voters at the same time chose Justin Perry to replace FitzGerald, electing Perry with 1,725 votes, over the 964 votes current Undersheriff Ted Wolfe garnered. BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS CLOSED again as the state regressed in its reopening amid two straight weeks of increased coronavirus cases. Gov. Jared Polis ordered the closure Tuesday and encouraged Coloradans to stay safe on July 4.   INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week - Become a member of your community today.

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