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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: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), University System of Maryland, Colleges and Universities, Technology, Students
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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, Environmental Issues
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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: Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Natural Resources, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Colleges and Universities, Jefferson County (Pennsylvania)
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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, Ecosystems, Science and Technology, Weather, United Nations
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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: Criminal Laws, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Prosecution, Religion and Belief, Litigation
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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: University of Maryland, College Park, Natural Resources, Teaching and Learning, Colleges and Universities, Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania)
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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: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Hospitals and Clinics, Crime, Law and Justice, Euthanasia, Sociology
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Ag calendar - May 14
Franklin County Dairy Princess Pageant — The 46th annual Franklin County Dairy Princess Pageant is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Kauffman Ruritan Community Center, 7289 Ruritan Drive, Chambersburg, Pa. A buffet-style meal of chicken and ham will be...Tags: Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Natural Resources, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Colleges and Universities, Jefferson County (Pennsylvania)
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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: Health Care Reform (2009), Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Prescription Drugs, Medicare, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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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: Reformed, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Religion and Belief, Dominican Republic, Middletown
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Harsh appointed to Young Farmers Advisory Board
Matt Harsh, co-owner and operator of Chesley Vegetable Farms, a 45-acre fruit and vegetable farm in Washington County, was appointed by Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley as one of five new members of the Young Farmers Advisory Board. The board is...Tags: Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, Natural Resource Industry, Science and Technology, Agriculture, Botany
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Former W.Va. Dem chair launches 2014 US House run
Former West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Nick Casey launched a 2014 campaign for Congress on Tuesday, pledging to focus on the 2nd District’s energy industries and uncompleted road projects while targeting federal spending and debt if elected....Tags: Parties and Movements, Religion and Belief, Roman Catholicism, Barack Obama, U.S. Congress
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