Girl Reporter Blows Lid off Town

Across the room Megan was getting up to stack her tray.

Time to make my move.

I caught up to her at the trash and recycling bins. "Hi. You'reMegan, aren't you?" When she seemed surprised, I added, "I'm Casey."

"Right. Mr. Baxter told me about you." A smile lit Megan's face."I'm really glad you want to help get the school paper startedagain."

I glared at her. Why was everyone so hung up on this helpingbusiness?

When I didn't respond, she went on. "I think it's going to be alot of fun!" She smiled again. Boy, was she ever perky.

"Fun?" I said grimly. "News is not fun, Megan. …