A reflection of how rain-soaked the ground is. Parts of the woods in Kickapoo Creek Park are closed as water-soaked areas just can't absorb any more moisture and it spills out onto the paths. There is a good chance of a stretch of dry weather for the rest of the week to help dry out fields and parklands.

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Middletown Presbyterian Church had Vacation Bible School June 6-10 with a good attendance. Pastor Allen Dean and members of the Presbyterian and Methodist churches provided an enjoyable week for the children. Thursday night ended with a wonderful program and refreshments for all.

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Francois de Ricqles, auction officer and president of Christie's France, directs an auction of an Amadeo Modigliani sculpture, "Head," at Christie's auction house in Paris on Monday. The sculpture was sold for euro38,500,000 ($46,970,000).

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Labor strife at World Cup. Some 2,000 World Cup security stewards protested over wages Tuesday, calling on FIFA to confirm what they should be paid for working at the tournament.

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