Looks can be deceiving
Rain has helped turn lawns green, but the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report tells a different storyWORTHINGTON — Recent rains and the prospect for mo...
Looks can be deceiving
Rain has helped turn lawns green, but the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report tells a different story
WORTHINGTON — Recent rains and the prospect for more showers through the Memorial Day weekend have people wondering locally why the watering ban remains in effect in the city of Worthington.
AmeriCorps members to assist FEMA locally
Young service workers will help process storm damage reimbursements
WORTHINGTON — After spending a few months in New Jersey helping with FEMA efforts after Hurricane Sandy, eight AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) members arrived in Worthington on May 17 to help with the FEMA reimbursement process for costs incurred by townships, cities and schools after April’s snow and ice storm.
Memorial Day events planned in the area
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts will conduct services at the local cemeteries and host a program Monday at Chautauqua Park.
RELATED CONTENTUnderground manure pipeline closer to reality
WORTHINGTON — Ocheda Dairy Inc. of rural Worthington cleared another hurdle Wednesday night in its plans to construct a permanent pipeline for liquid manure through portions of four sections of Bigelow Township.
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ST. PAUL -- Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed two provisions of a bill funding outdoors and arts projects, saying a House committee ignored a citizen advisory panel.
Sign regulations for Worthington
WORTHINGTON — The city of Worthington reminds residents of its ordinance regarding prohibited signs.
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Column: Beat the press
WASHINGTON — There are various reasons you might not care about the Obama administration’s spying on journalist James Rosen and labeling him an “aider and abettor and/or co-conspirator” in an espionage case.
Column: Fighting for our veterans
WASHINGTON — Army Sergeant Chuck Luther re-enlisted in the military following the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2011. After his re-enlistment, Sgt. Luther was sent to Iraq on a tour of duty.
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