county health officer and agency director of the HCA. “The average number of cases increased from 31 to over 100 per day over the last month, and our total testing positivity increased from 0.6 to 2.5 percent. Hospitalizations also jumped from 54 to 119 patients per day, and ICU admissions increased from 13 to 31 patients per day. This means we need to continue being proactive about protecting our

registration event Aug. 3. • Returning students must bring their banner ID number with them to in-person registration on Aug. 3. People who are unsure of their banner ID numbers should visit the library so staff can verify identification and help retrieve banner ID numbers. Bring state issued IDs or a driver’s license for verification. People who registered for or attended NOCE classes

by Brian Harmon LW contributor The LW Republican Club learned how they can do something positive to make elections fair and combat election fraud at its July meeting. Club president David Harlow said that anyone can volunteer to become an observer at the polls on election day. Election observers are legally allowed to watch what happens at the polling place and take notes if they observe any