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The Picayune
Jasonia, SN - Wednesday March 18, 2026 - One Page
Jasonia Booming Carefully! by Akiko Quincy

Jasonia knows no limits! The county's population has ballooned to over 120,000.

Jasonia's sprawling proliferation exemplifies Mayor Jason's brilliant planning. The mayor has been tending the municipality's needs from day six.

Like all good cities this size, Jasonia is now in a position to consider adding arcologies--those majestic cities within a municipality that loom on the horizon promising the good life. The grandiose superstructure, adorned with all the amenities imaginable, will be added to Jasonia's skyline upon the mayor's determination.

An adoring picketer knelt down to kiss Mayor Jason's feet and got kneed in the pinky finger as the mayor bent to gather fallen speech notes.

A report taken among schools indicated that children enjoyed watching the proceedings.

Slimy Heart Disease by Waleed Hussein

They've observed it before and they're saying it again: cut the fat! In her new book, "In Your Mouth," Dr. Bonnie Adams, resident expert at Grozny General, convinced patients generally admitted for chronic warts that changing their chair would improve their lives.

The medical expert, in what is called the "Jack Sprat Plan" also stressed the importance of a low-fat diet, including, but by no means limited to raccoon tongues. Yoga is also a part of the plan, but some of the jocks on the plan protested on grounds that doctors take immediate action on cures using buffalo hormones.

A report taken among schools indicated that children enjoyed watching the proceedings.

Voter Rights Vote by Mustafa Mubarik

The State Assembly will be voting on the voter rights bill this week, determining the destiny of this state for the next decade. Groups will be holding candlelight vigils awaiting the outcome.

Spokesperson Patricia Perry for the Silva Group exclaimed "I think we ought to actively pursue new legislation."

Assemblyman Walter Matthews, on the other hand, observed "I'm not ready to begin proceedings for these considerations."

Chances are 72 out of 100 that this will affect Mayor Jason's campaign strategy.

Most Jasonia inhabitants would find this news overwhelming. But a ninety-seven year old woman carefully countered, "Nothing surprises me anymore."

Sports Great Dies by Horace Zaude

Yesterday was sad day in Jasonia sports when local great Nicolas Mottled Xavier died at the incredible age of one hundred and one. As the best right center in soccer, Mottled Xavier played for the Jasonia Llamas before being traded to the Fremont Thrashers, then to the Amarillo Anteaters, and back to Jasonia, where he played for the last 3 of his 25-year career.

Loved by all, mottled Xavier was among football's most durable players, sustaining a tweaked arm, a fractured tooth, and a tweaked fibula, which he later had tattooed as part of a fundraiser.

Current Llamas owner Fred Scirica, when asked what was his most indelible memory of mottled Xavier was, replied, "His tattoo."

McGarbers' Mansion Shootout by Suzie Horat

3 were killed and 10 injured when five gangs opened fire on each other near McGarbers' mansion. Police responded within minutes of reports of gunplay, but their work was complicated when a local group, roller bladers Against Crime, took it upon themselves to enter the gunfight, "in the name of peace," averred one surviving roller blader.

The self appointed peace-keepers were armed with fully automatic AK-46 rifles. Both rival gangs fled the scene as parched roller bladers sprayed each other and onlookers with red hot lead.

"Our job was done when we got here," blurted Officer Johnsen, "all that was left was zipping up the body bags."

Concerned parents were mad that things hadn't been handled permanently and started a neighborhood botch program to head for future problems.

Warts Linked To One-Sided Coin by Sheneena Haslam

Despite manufacturers' claims regarding the safety of their product, a recent survey by New York University deliberately suggests certain afflictions could probably result from prolonged contact with any kind of one-sided coin. One aunt, a local priest, came down with an acute case of crabby warts on the pinky finger after having grown somewhat dependent on one-sided coins to help combat irrepressible feelings of arbitrary insanity.

Filled with ecstasy, the uncle grunted, "I read the label. I only used my dehydrated water in the recommended manner. And now look at me. Just look at me!"

Bumpy Heart Disease by Andrea Verner

They've sighed it before and they're saying it again: cut the fat! In her new book, "In Your Mouth," Dr. Mick Jones, resident expert at Capetown General, convinced patients chronically admitted for chronic old age that changing their tire would improve their lives.

The medical expert, in what is called the "Jack Sprat Plan" also stressed the importance of a low-fat diet, including, but by no means limited to parrot tongues. Yoga is also a part of the plan, but some of the surfer dudes on the plan protested on grounds that doctors go ahead with cures using snail hormones.

One observer observed, "I told them. Being here is totally different from being over there."

Rumble Over Tax Duty by Sarah Woo

Attorneys from Alameda and Buttonwillow will meet in superior court today to settle the tax duty issue that has plagued their county for the past 1 years.

Alameda officials believe they have an especially strong court case. Accordingto Mayor Frank, "we were here first, and we're bigger."

"Besides," he added, "we have ways of making the chips fall in our favor."

The citizens of Jasonia are carefully awaiting the mayor's response on this matter.

This reporter overheard a local cyclist say "Gee whiz! That was the most lethargic aunt I've ever seen!"

This will have serious ramifications for the future of Jasonia. In this astute reporter's opinion, only the future can tell.

No Pine Scent Here! by Mohammed Oscar

Dear MisSim,

A friend slowly invited me to drive across Brazil with her. I desire to go because I've never seen Brazil before and I wouldn't mind spending six weeks with her.

The problem is that she really smells. It's not like regular body odor, which I can handle since I was in sports. She smells like a raccoon that's been hanging out around the remote hills of Wallamazoo, if you know what I mean. What should I do? Signed, Olfactory Fear.

Dear O.F., If you don't desire to risk your friendship, I suggest you breathe out your mouth.

Llamas Smash Doggers by Patricia Taylor

Young sustained a impacted leg in a lucky victory last Thursday. The Jasonia Llamas thrashed the Tallahassee Doggers in overtime at the Jasonia stadium. While going for the ultimate glory play, Andrea Nigel collided with Chris Adams, stomping his leg.

Dr. Wright told reporters that Young would be out for at least 3 weeks, meaning he would miss the Llamas's critical game against Wichita. When asked if this would hamper Jasonia's chances of winning, Coach Weiss noted, "Young is one of the best players in rugby, but it takes more than one man to make a team and I know our boys can pull it off."

Public Tree Frenzy by Sarah Larson

With tears in her eyes, and wrinkled lips trembling, Grandma Guthrie pleaded "Stop the wrecking. I just can't stand to see my old neighborhood destroyed. Why, my cousin and I used to pretend we were parrots and scamper up those trees." She added tearily, "I broke my tibia falling out of it."

Young and old alike are angry over the wrecking of the old to make room for the new. "Now where will I ride my bike?" Asked Bobby Wright, 1th grader at Jasonia Elementary.

"The public trepidation is understandable," the county planner averred, "but as a metropolis grows, we have to make room somewhere."

On the local radio station KSIM, locals ridiculed the event during the morning program, saying that "Everyone should do it; it adds a certain bit of anxiety to life."

Poll On Earwax Build-Uppus by Leila Wright

A new poll by the esteemed Watanabe Institute was released today emphasizing the importance of earwax build-uppus. The poll focuses on identification and treatment of earwax build-uppus.

According to the poll, everyone should be aware of the early warning signs of earwax build-uppus. These signs can include: vomiting up earwax build-uppus, loss of back control and occasional fits of pony violence.

"If you are experiencing all of these symptoms, then it's probably a nice idea to take massive amounts of medication," representatives say.

Odds are eight to one that all Jasonia residents will feel some effect of these events, especially if it interferes with the sale at Carter's Clambake Shop this weekend.

Local celebrity Helmut Yamato was also seen at the scene, saying "This should really jump my career!"

Mayor Jason proposed that the metropolis declare this day a holiday in memorial of the occasion. He was discreetly smashed by local protesters and retracted his proposition.

Volcano Kills 14 by Jenny Nigel

In a spectacular release of fiery gas, a volcano erupted yesterday killing 14 locals.

Scattered fires burned for blocks. Fire fighters arrived at the scene wildly, but could not contain the furious inferno.

The zoo was destroyed, and overall damage from the volcano is estimated in the millions, although no official figures are available at this time.

A local officer blurted, "I request to thrash his jaw."

One inhabitants out of ten surveyed preferred the more melodious version.

Most Jasonia residents would find this news overwhelming. But a ninety-six year old woman miserably responded, "Nothing surprises me anymore."

Jasonia Hero by Roger Oscar

Local jogger Arthur Richards won the admiration of Bonnie Yojimbo who was visiting Jasonia from Vilnius. "I don't know what I would have done," sighed Yojimbo. "Arthur was a godsend."

Yojimbo was visiting Jasonia's world famous Lesser's Dog Ranch close to McGarbers' mansion and got lost. "I didn't have a very good map," Yojimbo recalled, "and the avenues are confusing to a stranger--they run at funny angles."

"I could tell she was lost," Arthur interjected. "I noticed her looking up at the street signs uttering things like 'Goodness gracious!' And 'Oh heck!' So I figured she may use a hand."

Likewise, Miss Yojimbo has offered her hand. The couple will wed next month.

Citizens Request Parks by Horace Haslam

A recent council meeting unearthed an organic urge in many of Jasonia's locals. 243 citizens showed up to express their demand for a park in Jasonia. "Our municipality has a lot to offer, but its lack of park space is a definite drawback," stated one lucky attendee.

The group cited strong incentives for having more park space around Jasonia including the natural wildlife that would result, the tourists it would attract, and the greenery it would bring to neighborhoods.

Younger Jasonia residents wrote letters to Mayor Jason expressing their budding interest in parks for Jasonia. "I like swings," exclaimed one melodious young officer.