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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Second Half Review: Looking Back At 2020 Oakdale High senior, Chandler Neal, took the stage for a quick minute to pose for an official photo after teacher Pete Simoncini handed him a temporary diploma cover in a nearly empty social distancing COVID-aware Corral in late July.
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Students remained on distance learning to start the new school year, the holidays looked decidedly different and COVID-19 continued to impact every aspect of people’s lives as the second half of 2020 unfolded. Here are excerpts from some of the top stories from The Oakdale Leader, July to December.