With school out for the holiday break, the travel rush is upon us. Thousands are hitting the road or flying through the skies to go home for the holidays. Channel 9′s Ken Lemon checked in on the crowd of people at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Friday. Airport officials expect 2.75 million people to fly … Read more
A view of the Maryland State House with School Street in the foreground. Stock.adobe.com photo by Jeff66/Wirestock Creators. Matthew J. Schindler, a former Hagerstown City Council member, is poised to join the Maryland House of Delegates in January. Schindler was the unanimous choice of the Washington County Democratic Central Committee Thursday night when party leaders … Read more
Dec. 20—Amid a challenging national landscape for higher education enrollment, Riverland Community College has experienced exceptional growth. According to a release from the college Friday, for the fall semester 2024, which concluded Friday, Riverland’s enrollment is nearly 10% higher than the same date last year, currently at 1,094 Full-Year Equivalent (FYE) compared to 995.05 FYE … Read more
Dec. 20—Taopi-area family recognized at annual state conference for SWCDs Using a variety of practices on their cropland to improve soil health and reduce erosion, Voigt Family Farms is a strong example of conservation-minded farmers in Mower County. This month, members of the Voigt family were recognized with dozens of other conservationists at the 88th … Read more
Dec. 20—Recognizing the risks posed by extreme weather, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering a grant opportunity to help eligible producers make their operations more resilient to drought, flooding, and severe weather events like storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds. The Preparing for Extreme Weather Grant, also referred to as the Prepare Grant, offers … Read more
Field Station: Dinosaurs, the family attraction in Overpeck County Park in Leonia, will be under new ownership as a nonprofit for its 13th season next year. The exhibit features about three dozen animatronic dinosaurs, with live shows, games and activities designed to bring the long-extinct creatures to life for children and their families. Its season … Read more
Field Station: Dinosaurs, the family attraction in Overpeck County Park in Leonia, will be under new ownership as a nonprofit for its 13th season next year. The exhibit features about three dozen animatronic dinosaurs, with live shows, games and activities designed to bring the long-extinct creatures to life for children and their families. Its season … Read more
More often than not, Ohio consumers don’t save money when they pick an electricity choice plan, rather than the standard electricity offer, according to a study from Ohio State University. Instead, they pay more, the study found. Noah Dormady, an OSU associate professor in the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, said: “The bulk of … Read more
On Friday, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office announced that the Washington State Attorney General’s Office has awarded the county $125,000 in support of a gun buy-back program and firearm storage. This makes Whatcom County one of 12 law enforcement agencies in the state to be awarded money for this program. The AG’s office awarded the … Read more
Dec. 20—A 73-year-old Colville man accused of killing a Stevens County woman and her young daughter 27 years ago will be held in jail without bail after a prosecutor said the man has a prior murder conviction in Oregon and would be at risk to flee and harm witnesses if released. Charles Tatom, sporting striped … Read more