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Michigan House OKs bill that could allow wolf hunt
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Republican-led state House passed legislation Thursday that could block voters from deciding whether to allow wolf hunting in Michigan, sending the measure to Republican Gov. Rick Snyder's desk. The measure, which...
Tags: Elections, Government, Regional Authority, Environmental Issues, Science and Technology
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Demand for college ag grads is strong this spring
For months, Matt Green has been hearing from companies that are interested in hiring him. “It just doesn't let up,” the University of Minnesota-Crookston senior says of employer interest. Green and many other college students majoring in agriculture...Tags: Georgetown University, Employment Opportunities, Employment, Environmental Issues, Graduation
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Local Briefs - April 10, 2013
Water district board to meet April 15 The East Clark County Water District Board of Commissioners will conduct its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, April 15. The meeting will be at 118 Hopkins Lane. WMU Commission meets April 18 The Winchester...
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Lake Forest again is named Tree City USA
Despite an ongoing battle with an invasive beetle that is devastating ash trees, Lake Forest has been recognized nationally for the care it pays to its trees. Named a Tree City USA community for the 32nd consecutive year, the village met the standards...
Tags: Human Interest, Elmhurst, Lake Forest, Forestry and Timber, Agriculture
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Banning fire burns nearly 3,000 acres, but winds ease up
A brush fire near Banning had consumed nearly 3,000 acres Wednesday night, but officials said crews were making headway in stopping the blaze. The Summit fire was 35% contained as evacuation orders were lifted for a mobile home park and other areas that...Tags: Fires, Weather Warnings, House Building
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Conservancy to have two meetings in May
The Conemaugh Valley Conservancy is to host its annual meeting at the Blairsville Italian Club May 8 at 6 p.m. To be featured is Scott Roberts’ presentation “Big Clean Up on the Little Conemaugh River.” Roberts is the consultant...Tags: Bodies of Water, Conservation, Environmental Issues, Rivers
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Students help plant trees for Arbor Day
About 20 High Point Elementary School students listened closely to Orland Park arborist John Rothenberger Friday as he explained the delicateness of transplanting a tree. "This three-inch tree is going to require three years of attention, of care," he...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Botany, Students
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New Homer Glen trustee seeks economic growth
Sharon Sweas, Homer Glen's new trustee, hopes to help bring businesses to the village and protect its natural resources. "I think we need quality businesses so that we can grow economically and we also have to protect our quality of life," Sweas said,...
Tags: Energy Resources, Conservation, Environmental Issues, Business
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Westgate subdivision litigation ends with settlement reached by R.J. Corman Real Estate, RCCB
kmckinney@jessaminejournal.comLong-standing litigation over the Westgate subdivision, which has included more than half a dozen lawsuits, has come to an end with a settlement agreement that calls for R.J. Corman Real Estate, LLC, to purchase much of the disputed land. The...Tags: Land Price, Real Estate Sellers, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Real Estate
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EXCLUSIVE-Resource deals audit overshadows Liberia anti-graft push
Reuters* Only two of 68 audited contracts deemed properly awarded -draft * Presidency says it cannot pre-empt final report * Officials deny trying to derail transparency drive * Liberia among Africa's fastest growing economies * Government "scared to death"...Tags: Government, Laws, Finance, Mining, Entertainment Events
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Michigan House panel OKs bill that render meaningless proposed referendum on wolf hunting
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan House panel has approved legislation that could block a group's effort to ban wolf hunting in Michigan. The bill was overwhelmingly approved Tuesday by the House Natural Resources Committee. It would empower the...Tags: Energy Resources, Conservation, Lifestyle and Leisure, U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Rentals
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L.A. County rejects school districts' bid to avoid voting rights suits
Los Angeles County officials rejected a bid Tuesday from several Santa Clarita Valley school districts and a water district hoping to consolidate elections and avoid the kind of voting rights lawsuits that other local governments have been hit with. The...
Tags: Elections, Laws, Mark Ridley-Thomas, AEG, Don Knabe
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