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The Newport Police Department is hosting its “Cram the Cruiser” event ahead of back-to-school season.

The event encourages shoppers to purchase school supplies that benefit Newport students and staff. It will take place at Newport Kroger, 130 Pavilion Pkwy, on Saturday, July 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Suggested items include:

  • Backpacks
  • Crayons
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Dry-erase markers
  • Erasers
  • Folders
  • Glue sticks
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Headphones
  • Markers
  • Paper towels
  • Pencils
  • Scissors
  • Tissues
  • Wide-ruled notebooks
  • Wide-ruled paper

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