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Here are the top stories in Wednesday's paper:

• Alexandria minors recharging non-rechargeable e-cigarettes

• Echo Press takes home 34 awards in the Better Newspaper Contest.

• Puzzle enthusiasts compete at Douglas County Library

• The Granite City Lumberjacks beat the Alexandria Blizzard last Saturday 5-3.

To read more from these stories and others, look for them in our print edition and online at echopress.com.

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