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Irene killed 30,000 Maryland chickens
Maryland WeatherMaryland Agriculture Secretary Earl "Buddy" Hance has released a preliminary accounting of agricultural losses from Hurricane Irene. The casualties include 30,000 chickens. Here's Hance:"High winds and excessive rain caused loss of power, flooding, and...Tags: Weather, Natural Disasters, Weather Reports, Agriculture, Hurricane Irene (2011)
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President Bush promises flood aid
The Swampby Katie Fretland The federal government has sent 2 million liters of fresh drinking water to flood-damaged areas in Iowa and is setting up a task force to help residents secure long-term housing, President Bush said in an address today.......Tags: FEMA, Politics, White House, Fires, Disasters
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Sykesville's Drew Stevyns performs on 'America's Got Talent' finals
Reality CheckLast week, I chatted with Sykesville singer Drew Stevyns as he waited backstage for the America's Got Talent results show to begin so he could learn whether he'd made the finals.He did.Last night, the Top 10 performed for votes for......Tags: Justice System, Judges, America's Got Talent (tv program), Sykesville, Crime, Law and Justice
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Forging a life out of iron and steel
Up in Plainfield Township, in a building that used to be home to 2,000 chickens, Tom Turtzo hammers away at his life's passion, blacksmithing. It's the art and craft of making metal bend to the will, and one of the few remaining professions that embrace...
Tags: World War I (1914-1918), Pen Argyl
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What will be your legacy?
In a drawer in my kitchen is a collection of plastic garbage bags. There is a similar drawer, with similar bags, on Mackinac Island, where I spend the summer. I've been thinking a bit lately, about the legacy I'll leave. I thought it would be my children....
Tags: Pacific Ocean, Entertainment Events, Pulitzer Prize Awards, Scotts Company Cl A
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Henry County homeowners oppose proposed expansion of hog farm
Neighbors of a Henry County hog farm are speaking out against a proposed expansion that will need to get the green light from state officials. They have concerns about possible environmental and economic impacts. "They've spent millions of dollars to...
Tags: Environmental Pollution, Health, Environmental Issues
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Corporation backs out of Henry Co. development following hog farm expansion
The WOW Development Corporation announced Friday that they will no longer pursue building a half-billion dollar project because of a hog farm expansion in Henry County. Trent Dishman, operator of 4D Livestock LLC, recently received a permit to...
Tags: Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance
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Lehigh Valley Farm preservation: Monroe County couple win heroes award
In this era of urban sprawl and unfettered development, land preservation and conservation are keys to maintaining our outdoors heritage, whether it is forest, land or farm. Neal and Shirley Murphy of Polk Township in Monroe County are certainly worthy...Tags: Trout, Robin Hood, Cabela's Inc., Allentown, Environmental Issues
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Potpie luncheon set for June 19
Parkhead Church will hold its monthly Senior Saints Potpie Luncheon Tuesday, June 19, at noon at the fellowship hall behind the church. The community is invited to attend. Donations will be accepted. For more information, call Edna at 301-842-2649.... -
'Ag gag' bill stuffed in Illinois
I don't get a lot of opportunities to applaud the Illinois General Assembly, but right now, commendations are in order. Recently, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad signed a bill making it a crime to enter an agricultural facility under false pretenses to do...
Tags: Steve Chapman, Terry Branstad, Illinois General Assembly, Crime, Law and Justice
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