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Mark C. Halsey: Nourishing educational seedlings
U.S. News & World Report announced recently two news stories that directly relate to Washington County. First, they published their national rankings of high schools, broken down by state. Of Washington County’s 10 high schools, eight were ranked in...Tags: University System of Maryland, Technology, Education, Teaching and Learning, Students
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Gunder holds lead in Quincy
An incumbent Quincy Township (Pa.) Supervisor appears to have held onto his seat in a tight race during Tuesday’s primary election. Robert “Bob” Gunder garnered 286 votes from Republicans, compared to 264 votes for challenger Edward...Tags: Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Elections, Energy Saving, Politics
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Washington Township moves toward allowing chickens in low-density residential areas
waynesboro@herald-mail.comThe flap over chickens continued Monday in Washington Township, Pa., where township supervisors took steps toward allowing hens in backyard coops. Debate about changing an existing prohibition of chickens in most zones lasted an hour during the...Tags: Forestry and Timber, Conservation
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Ag calendar
Grazing and Pasture Management — The class will meet Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. May 28, June 4, June 11 and June 25. University of Maryland Extension has developed the course for grazing and pasture management. The course is geared not only to...Tags: Jefferson County (Pennsylvania), Natural Resources, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Tomatoes
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Public hearing scheduled on proposed budget for Funkstown
holly.shok@herald-mail.comProperty tax rates are expected to increase in the upcoming fiscal year, but Funkstown residents will not pay more because of low property assessments, according to a town official. The town’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year calls...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Water Supply, Energy Saving
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Blessing of the Seeds to celebrate Growing Project
On Sunday at 2 p.m., the community is invited to an outdoor Sunday afternoon worship service, Blessing of the Seeds, to celebrate and bless the 2013 Growing Project at the farm near Wolfsville, Md. In its eighth year, the project is supported by nine...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Reformed, Christianity, Middletown, Religion and Belief
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Group to consider how to get more information about pesticide use in Md.
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comIn July, members of a work group created as a result of a measure that passed the Maryland General Assembly earlier this year will start looking at ways to get more information about pesticide use in the state. This group — which will consist of...Tags: Environmental Politics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Baltimore County, Maryland General Assembly, Autism
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New executive director of Washington Co. Humane Society streamlines adoption process and more
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comReducing obstacles for adoption, decreasing euthanasia rates and increasing the number of animal control field service officers are top priorities listed by Michael Lausen, the recently hired executive director of the Humane Society of Washington County....Tags: Maryland State Police, Crime, Law and Justice, Human Interest, Sociology, Pets
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Allan Powell: Climate change is an enormous challenge
“The Third Industrial Revolution” has a much-needed educative value in equipping us to survive in a world of climate change. This book is a “must read” for those wanting to understand climate change, climate maintenance and their...Tags: Renewable Energy, Wind Power, Ecosystems, Solar Energy, United Nations
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Land grant university system helped farmers become students
I am constantly amazed between what I think people know and what they actually know. This reality manifests itself in many ways. Just the other day I heard a radio trivia contest and the question was in what city is Independence Hall? The answer given was...
Tags: Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania), Natural Resources, Abraham Lincoln, Financial Aid, Education
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Pa. judge candidate profiles
Three candidates are running for the open seat on the bench created by the retirement of Richard Walsh. Jeffrey S. Evans, Jerrold A. Sulcove and Jeremiah Zook are registered Republicans and residents of Franklin County, Pa. The winning candidates in...
Tags: Justice System, Primaries, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Judges, Religion and Belief
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Nearly 50 vendors set up booths at 2013 Senior and Caregiver Expo
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comInformation on the Affordable Care Act’s upcoming effects on senior citizens in Maryland and medical equipment that can be used at home were features of the 2013 Senior and Caregiver Expo put on by Washington County CARES in Hager Hall on Thursday....Tags: Prescription Drugs, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Health Care Reform (2009), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Conservation
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