Public Square to be closed for festival, 5K run

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September 4, 2008

Staff report The Glasgow Daily Times Thu Sep 04, 2008, 12:14 PM CDT

GLASGOW — Glasgow Public Square will be closed to vehicle Saturday starting at 5 a.m., in preparation for Global Fest and a 5K run.

The Glasgow Police Department said the closure will allow vendors to access the square in preparation for the festivities, which begin at 8 a.m.

Also Saturday, the Public Defenders Office will sponsor a 5K race starting at 8 a.m.

Runners will be travel along Kentucky Street, West Cherry Street, Columbia Avenue, Bunche Avenue and Leslie Avenue, according to the GPD.

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