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IPSD to hold community awareness program

IRONWOOD — The Ironwood Public Safety Department will hold a community awareness program at Luther L. Wright from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to a department announcement.

The program, held in room 232, is designed to inform parents, teachers and citizens about current drug and alcohol trends in schools, according to a department spokesman.

The program will include a discussion of purchasing drugs on the internet, e-cigarettes, prescription pills and different ways of using alcohol.

Many of the crimes committed in Ironwood area revolve around drug and alcohol, according to the...