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New pollution rules would restrict rural development in Washington Co.
andrews@herald-mail.comThe Washington County Board of Commissioners is trying to figure out how and if the county should participate in a new state law on septic systems. The Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012 was passed to try to keep pollution...Tags: Maryland General Assembly, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Local Government
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Local briefs
Farm of the Year The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission on Saturday will announce the 2012 Washington County Farm of the Year. The Washington County Farm of the Year award is designed to recognize and honor the county’s...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Grants available to expand agricultural businesses
The Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corp. has announced a grant-funding opportunity to encourage Maryland’s agricultural producers to expand or diversify their business operations by installing capital assets to make...Tags: Forestry and Timber, Lifestyle and Leisure, Foods and Beverages, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance
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Ag Expo youth deserve recognition
With good reason we pride ourselves on our agricultural heritage and the sound values and rural scenery and flavor that come with it. Washington County’s Ag Expo kicks off this week, making it a good time to recognize those young men and women... -
White House makes clear: No push for new gun laws
President Barack Obama will not push for stricter gun laws this election year, the White House said Thursday, one day after his impassioned remarks about the need to keep assault weapons off the streets suggested he may plunge into that political fight...
Tags: Mental Health, Crime, Law and Justice, Interior Policy, Mitt Romney, Barack Obama
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Smoothies - a nutritious summer delight
Cool, refreshing and quick, a smoothie is great as a healthful snack, a light meal or dessert. Let your imagination be your guide to this easy-to-make, nearly foolproof, cold, blended beverage. The basic ingredients are a small amount (about 1/2 cup)...Tags: Butter, Bananas
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First Choice offers complete, compassionate pediatric care
Name of business: First Choice Pediatrics Owner: Dr. Mahmoud A. Mustafa Address: 1409 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown Opening date: May 21, 2012 Products and services: Health care services for children and adolescents. Languages spoken are English,...
Tags: Family, Human Interest, Pediatrics
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HR course offered at Blue Ridge CTC
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is offering a Society for Human Resource Management Learning System course to help human resources professionals earn Professional in Human Resources or Senior Professional in Human Resources certifications. The...Tags: Employment, Career and Workplace, Employment Opportunities
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SBA honors trio of Eastern Panhandle businesses
Three small businesses in the Eastern Panhandle were recognized in June in local ceremonies as recipients of the 2012 U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia Small Business Week awards program. They also were honored at the annual...
Tags: Companies and Corporations, Energy Saving, Human Interest, Farms, Environmental Issues
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Pasture walk planned July 19 at Frederick County farm
A pasture walk will be held in Frederick County Thursday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to noon. Ron and Kathy Holter will host the event. The 110-cow Jersey herd is milked seasonally with the dry period running from late December until early March. The 200-...Tags: Middletown, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Frederick County (Maryland)
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Agriculture not much different from other industries using technology to replace labor
Recent events in Texas have once again prompted me to take up educating folks about agriculture. In case you did not hear, 15 steers died on a small ranch east of Austin, Texas, from prussic acid poisoning after grazing in a field of hybrid Bermudagrass...
Tags: Genetic Engineering, Allergies, Health, Prednisone (drug), Drugs and Medicines
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Miss Washington County Farm Bureau contestants sought
The Washington County Farm Bureau, along with the 2012 Ag Expo and Fair, is seeking contestants for the Miss Washington County Farm Bureau Contest. The competition will be Saturday, July 21, at the Washington County Agricultural Education Complex's...
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