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This day in history (March 18)

1766 – American Revolution: The British Parliament repeals the Stamp Act.
1793 – The first modern republic in Germany, the Republic of Mainz, is declared by Andreas Joseph Hofmann.
1793 – Flanders Campaign of the French Revolution, Battle of Neerwinden.

What you might have missed this week

TUESDAY (March 13)

• OVUSD seeks $4.8 million bond

• County to consider repealing prohibition of cannabis activities

• Eastern California Museum hosting history program Saturday in Independence

This day in history (March 4)

1801 Thomas Jefferson is the first US President inaugurated in Washington, D.C.

1861 Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated as the 16th US President

1902 American Automobile Association (AAA) founded in Chicago

What you might have missed this week

TUESDAY, Feb. 27
• SIH to seek parcel tax approval

• Kingsley, Lutze endorse Mathis challenger

• Eastern Sierra Mustangs set to take the gridiron in 2019

THURSDAY, March 1

• Bishop ADA project meeting planned

• Early Opener set for Saturday

This day in history (Feb. 25)

138 – The Roman emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor.
493 – Odoacer surrenders Ravenna after a 3-year siege and agrees to a mediated peace with Theoderic the Great.

What you might have missed this week

TUESDAY

• DWP files suit against county

• Containment efforts continue on Pleasant Fire

• County set to enact short-term rental ordinance

THURSDAY

• Pleasant Fire brought out community

• County raises concerns regarding tribes store plans

What's happening this week (Feb. 19-Feb. 25)

Monday, Feb. 19

This day in history (Feb. 18)

1229 – The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor signs a ten-year truce with al-Kamil, regaining Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem with neither military engagements nor support from the papacy.

What's happening this week (Feb. 12-Feb. 18)

Monday, Feb. 12

Bishop City Council
The Bishop City Council will meet at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 301 W. Line St. The meeting will be streamed live on Channel 12 or online at cityofbishop.com.

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