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Saturday, May 31st, 2025

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St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein lies in ruin following a massive fire Thursday afternoon. Crews were able to remove the three church bells, together weighing about 3,000 pounds, on Friday.

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St. John: Crews set to begin analysis, salvage

MARIA STEIN - The site of St. John the Baptist Church was abuzz with activity as PSC Crane & Rigging worked throughout the afternoon and evening Friday to successfully remove the church's three bells, together believed to weigh 3,000 pounds. [More]

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