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Pittsburg local Ian Griffin recently completed the first book in a six-part spy series which will be released in early October. Called The Birth of a Spy Couple, this first book lays the foundation for the story of Rick and Katja who are approached with a lucrative offer upon their arrival in Kitzingen, Germany to join “The Agency,” a secret organization of espionage and assassinations, while still on an active military assignment.

It is back-to-school for students of all ages, which means, parents are gearing up for back-to-school shopping. The National Retail Federation estimates that nearly $111 billion will be spent on back-to-school shopping this year. With the current inflationary environment, consumers are choosing cheaper alternatives and paying more attention to sales, coupons and discount retailers. Better Business Bureau reminds consumers that coming up with a game plan early on will go a long way this school shopping season.

As summer winds down, the roads will be filled with buses transporting students to and from school. In some areas, there may even be an influx of students walking or riding bicycles to school. As drivers, attention and diligence is key to helping students arrive safely at school.