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25 Years Ago: Aug. 8, 2011
Aug. 8, 1986
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Durand were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Taylor, 50 Lincoln St., before returning to their home in Hempstead, Long Island, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. Durand will visit friends in Kansas City and Toronto, Canada.
Homer...Tags: Kentucky, Water Tower, Human Interest, Atlanta, Georgia
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Going Green: Cutting water use good for planet and your billfold
amandwheelerphoto@live.comWorld Water Day was celebrated March 22. In honor of that day, this column is dedicated to all things water. Everyone has heard about water conservation, but what does that really mean? All it means is using less water. Before we use less water,...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Water Supply, Human Interest, World Water Day, Industrial Production
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From the Farm: Seeds are being planted even as snow is on the ground
Contributing WriterAs I write this, we still have quite a bit of snow on the ground. The nighttime temperatures have been in the single digits. Even though winter is in full swing, some of the Boyle County Farmers Market vendors already have planted seeds in greenhouses...Tags: Elections, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Pies and Tarts, Breads
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Gies: An inexpensive fix for water woes
Our nation’s water infrastructure is aging badly: U.S. cities currently lose one-fifth of their water to leaks and suffer 1.2 trillion gallons of sewage spills annually, according to the U.S. General Accounting Office. In February, a water main in...Tags: DeKalb, Headaches, The New York Times, Washington, DC, Disasters
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Danville hires attorney to present city's case in hearing over manager's dismissal
dbrock@amnews.comDanville City Commission didn't directly address the elephant in a packed room Tuesday and stuck to discussion of how the city water plant project will affect rates and the upcoming budget. An executive session scheduled to discuss personnel appointment...Tags: Kentucky, Government, Public Employees, Career and Workplace, Technology
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Governor's wife delivers nearly $1 million to Liberty
tkleffman@amnews.comLIBERTY — When First Lady Jane Beshear brought one of those oversized checks from Frankfort on Tuesday, she wasn’t just serving as a proxy for her husband, who might have had more important things to do during election season than visit a...Tags: Government, Regional Authority, Elections, Executive Branch, Human Interest
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Wichitans ask why water restrictions weren't considered earlier
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsWichitans may be forced to shut off the water this summer, and the plan confuses many users. "It's going to be a challenge for people to keep track of water usage, we realize that," says Ben Nelson with Wichita Public Works. The proposal would... -
Salina looks to include private wells in water restrictions
The Salina City Commission took steps to apply water restrictions to private well owners when the city is in a warning or emergency. The city has two major sources of water, the Smoky Hill River and groundwater.The wells use only groundwater. Director...
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Extraordinary snowfall needed to relieve drought
ST. LOUIS (AP) - When his drought-stricken Nebraska farm was blanketed with several inches of snow, Tom Schwarz welcomed the moisture. But it wasn't nearly enough. He had hoped for a wet, snowy winter. Instead, he's watched with worry as the sky spits...Tags: Wildfires, Water Supply, Arable Farming, National Weather Service, Agriculture
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Wichita considers water restrictions because of dropping reservoir levels
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsWichita officials are considering water restrictions after two years of drought have Cheney Reservoir levels at 40%. Cheney is the city's main water source. City council is expected to hear options about water issues during a workshop meeting Friday the... -
Reservoirs back to normal levels following summer drought
After a dry summer that sparked water restrictions across Central Indiana, area reservoirs are now back to normal. Citizens Energy Group said Morse, Geist and Eagle Creek reservoirs are full and underground aquifers are recharged. The company said...
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Carmel issues voluntary water restrictions due to drought conditions
The City of Carmel issued a voluntary water restriction Sunday due to recent drought conditions and water restrictions issued in several nearby cities. The city said they wish to work together with other water utilities to ensure there is adequate water...
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