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What was the biggest news story this past week -- either in your community, nationally, or globally?

February 26, 2021 <strong> It never snows where I live.</strong> We may go years between snow showers that last maybe overnight.<strong> But this year, we were shut down across all 254 counties in the state for at least two or three days with snow and icy road conditions.</strong> Northern counties were shut down for up to a week. It has been a big deal in the news, and it has eclipsed a larger story. The COVID pandemic is abating.<strong> After another week of lockdown enforced by nature and a vaccination drive, the numbers are down. Some businesses in my area</strong> not only got relief from the return to warm spring weather, they<strong> are now allowed to return to 75% occupancy rates.</strong> Most businesses in my area have not seen this level since the pandemic lockdowns last year.