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The final farewell
Clark County extension agent for agriculture and natural resourcesIn preparation for my final column as the Clark County Extension Service agent for agriculture and natural resources, I looked back in the files and found the first column I wrote for The Winchester Sun in 1996. It is interesting how much some things...Tags: Rentals, Conservation, Newspaper and Magazine, Education, Financial Aid
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News briefs for Jan. 16
Wildlife refuge to host stargazing event Friday
Winter is a great time for star gazing. It gets dark early, so you don't have to stay up too late, and the Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge, away from city lights, is a great place to do it. The refuge will...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Language, Henry Clay, Health and Safety at School, Awards and Prizes
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State failing to make children its top priority
Guest ColumnistNelson Mandela, former president of South Africa said, "There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children." On Feb. 16, the Kentucky House of Representatives’ Health and Welfare committee...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Laws, Government, Pension and Welfare, Nelson Mandela
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Tornado devastation was eye-opening
Journal ColumnistA black mailbox with white numbers “303” was all that was left. While planning a volunteer workday with my husband last Friday, we visited a rural part of Morgan County struck by the March 2 tornadoes. I’d heard the words “...Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Natural Disasters, Environmental Issues, Science and Technology, Tornadoes
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Emerald ash borers continue to spread
The emerald ash borer, which is native to Asia, appears to have been accidentally introduced into the Detroit area about 10 years ago.
Dr. Jeff Stringer, hardwood silviculturalist with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, is one of those...Tags: North America, Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Forests, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Prep Football: Boyle's Jarrod Harrington, Keith Thielemann make college choices
marsee@amnews.comKeith Thielemann said it was an easy choice in the end. The Boyle County defensive tackle will continue his football career at Morehead State, and he made his decision official Wednesday at the school’s signing day ceremony. Thielemann said he chose...Tags: Wildlife, Environmental Issues, Morehead State Eagles, Natural Resources, Football
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More than 100 dogs, birds removed from Garrard property
jking@amnews.comLANCASTER — No charges will be filed against the owners after 32 dogs and 70 exotic birds were “rescued” Sunday morning from a Garrard County property. “State police received a call Saturday night, and we started removing the...Tags: Wildlife, Prosecution, Environmental Issues, Dog (animal), Natural Resources
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Suspicious fire burns pallet mill
tkleffman@amnews.comEUBANK — Part of a pallet mill burned to the ground early this morning in what is the sixth suspected arson fire in the southern Lincoln County/northern Pulaski County area in the last two months. “It’s highly suspicious,” Tim...Tags: Environmental Issues, Forests, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations, Companies and Corporations
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$21,000 in rewards offered after suspicious fires
WAYNESBURG — Kentucky State Police suspect five area fires occurring just a few miles apart in the past 40 days are connected.
East Anderson Hardwoods on U.S. 27 south of Waynesburg broke out in suspicious blazes Dec. 20 and Jan. 2, and the old...Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Forests
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Second fire occurs at lumber yard
WAYNESBURG — A Lincoln County lumber yard faced flames for the second time in two weeks Monday morning.
Fire broke out at East Anderson Hardwoods on U.S. 27 near Waynesburg shortly after 4 a.m., and by the time firefighters arrived, they could do...Tags: Arson, Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Forests
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News briefs for Feb. 7
Kids “tri” to get fit
Children in grades 2-5 are invited to participate in a Junior Ads Triathlon 2 p.m. April 29 at McDowell Wellness Center. The event is open to kids from any school district.
The triathlon will combine swimming, riding...Tags: Ceremonies, Conservation, Triathlon, Natural Resource Industry, Culture
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Ag Notes: Emerald ash borer update
jlittle@uky.eduMost people are aware of the danger to ash trees from the emerald ash borer throughout North America. According to a sobering USDA Forest Service publication, “Emerald ash borer is the most destructive forest insect introduced in North America in...Tags: North America, Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Forests, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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