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USDA announces details of assistance for farmers impacted by tariffs
(Local News ~ 08/29/18)
(Washington, D.C) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced details of actions the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation by foreign nations. President Donald J. ...
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Spencer Pride meeting attracts 53
(Local News ~ 08/29/18)
SPENCER – On Sunday, August 5th, fifty-three people came to the community center for Spencer Pride’s Annual General Meeting. The attendees included volunteers as well as individuals from the community who were interested in learning more about the organization’s achievements over the past year...
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Weed management workshop planned by Purdue Extension
(Local News ~ 08/29/18)
Purdue Extension will be holding a weed management workshop on Sept. 11th at the Owen County fairgrounds. This event will host Bill Johnson, Purdue weed specialist, who will be speaking on the current state of weed management methods and materials. Bob Bruner, ANR Extension Educator, will also be giving a talk on protecting your grain from stored grain pests. ...
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InteCare helps local veterans with housing and other needs
(Local News ~ 08/29/18)
You may know of an Armed Forces Veteran who is down on their luck. Perhaps they suffer from physical, emotional or mental difficulties and need help with housing or other basic needs of life. The Veterans Administration offers various programs to help veterans and one of those is InteCare...
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Local woman receives national recognition for community service
(Local News ~ 08/29/18)
Diane Braden, a member of the Alpha Omega local chapter of Delta Theta Tau, has received the Teresa McCallister Outstanding Service Award from national council and board of trustees. The award was presented in July at the national convention. Braden has been a member since 1972 and has held four offices, including president of the local chapter twice. She served on the Delta Home Directorate for 13 years...
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