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Small dairies go under as milk prices sink again

PLAINFIELD, Vt. — The MacLaren brothers are third-generation dairy farmers, but they will likely be the last in their family.

May 25 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Olentangy powers past Dublin Scioto

Olentangy and visiting Dublin Scioto were pretty even through the middle weight classes, but the Braves used a late surge to notch a 47–19 win during Thursday’s Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division dual meet in Lewis Center.

Jan 20 2012 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Recycling switch collects more waste, saves county $33 K

Residents, as well as the county’s checkbook and eco-conscience, have benefited from the switch to Rumpke services last winter, said Jenifer Way-Young, Keep Delaware County Beautiful Program coordinator.

Nov 6 2011 | Posted in Current News | Read More »

Proceeds from champion gilt, barrow sale to fund college, farm

The grand champion gilt and barrow sold for about $2,300 and 1,500, respectively, at the Delaware County Junior Fair market hog auction. The gilt, 255 pounds, was exhibited by Jessica Harsh. It was purchased by Foos Farms/Parrot Implement/ Richwood Bank for $9 per pound.

Sep 22 2011 | Posted in Current News,Local News | Read More »

The last remnants of an era evaporates: Nestle plant comes down

The main block of the Nestle Building on South Columbus Street (Old 3C Highway) in Sunbury was demolished last Wednesday. Workers knocked block and concrete walls out of the ground floor over the past week, cut through the bases of the I-beam building structure, attached cables, and then, using three track-hoes and a bulldozer, pulled the southwest corner of the building outward. When the building started to lean, gravity took over and did the rest.

Aug 28 2011 | Posted in Current News | Read More »

Demand has US looking to expand canola crop

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DES MOINES, Iowa — The demand for canola, best known for the cooking oil it produces, continues to rise and the industry is working to grow more of the plant in the U.S. to keep pace with increased sales. Experts said the best hope for meeting demand is to grow a variety of canola that is planted in the fall and harvested in the spring, offering farmers in some regions a chance to make use of their land during a normally dormant period.

Aug 19 2011 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Police calm London, but riots flare across UK

LONDON — Thousands more police officers flooded London streets Tuesday in a bid to end Britain’s worst rioting in a generation as nervous shopkeepers closed early and some residents stood guard to protect their neighborhoods. An eerie calm prevailed in the city, but unrest spread across central and northern England on a fourth night of violence driven by poor, diverse and brazen crowds of young people.

Aug 9 2011 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Murdoch rejects blame for hack scandal at hearing

LONDON (AP) — Summoned by lawmakers to answer for a phone hacking and bribery scandal at one of his tabloids, Rupert Murdoch said he was humbled and ashamed Tuesday but accepted no responsibility for wrongdoing as a widening investigation threatened to ensnare Britain’s prime minister.

Jul 20 2011 | Posted in AP News | Read More »