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River cleanup

The state Department of Environmental Protection is sponsoring the 20th annual Great Kanawha River cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Sites along the river in Mason, Fayette, Putnam and Kanawha counties have been targeted.

Foreign exchange students who are attending high schools in Kanawha County will participate in this year's effort.

All volunteers are urged to wear long pants, hard-soled shoes and work gloves. Children under the age of 18 should be accompanied by a parent or adult. All volunteers will receive a free T-shirt.

In case of severe weather, the cleanup will be held Saturday, Sept. 19.

To volunteer, contact Travis Cooper at 800-322-5530 or e-mail him at ...

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