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Orient Celebrates A Special Anniversary

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Rep. Severin's office
Orient Mayor Pete Witkewiz (left) and Rep. Dave Severin (right)

The Franklin County town of Orient is celebrating its 100th birthday.
Monday night, State Representative Dave Severin of Benton presented a House Certificate to Orient city officials honoring the milestone.

Orient was incorporated on September 11th, 1917. It was formed in connection to the Orient #1 coal mine, which at its peak production was the top producing coal mine in the world.
 

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