Sharpsburg Research Center opens with public open house
Several hundred farmers extension agents and officials from the University of Maryland attended the first public open house at the Sharpsburg Research and Education Center. The 4í acre site features 10 stops where scientists explained studies on corn soil conditioning thistle control in soybeans deer protection and pest control in crops and fruit trees. Future tours aim to focus on specific commodities as MAES expands research and education efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Glenn
Department of Agronomy
Sharpsburg
Hessarch
Gleam
Maryland
Becky Breashear
University of Maryland
Sharpsburg Research and Education Center
Lamar Harris
Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station
MAES
Harris
Chris Walsh
University of Maryland College
Sweel
Walsh
Frederick News-Post
Police investigate theft of political campaign signs
Frederick City Police investigate theft of campaign signs with at least one suspect questioned. Police Chief Ashton notes no charges expected due to lack of criminal intent. The incident cost about 75 dollars by Judge Bennett for 12 to 15 metal signs. Police used a license plate and eyewitnesses to identify suspects. no immediate prosecution planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Richard J. Ashton
Stanley Y. Bennett
Ashton
Bennett
PAC candidates condemn MontCo School Board court bid
Four EDPAC candidates James Croeia Marilyn Praisner Odessa Shannon and Robert Shoenberg blasted the Montgomery County School Board for suing the Maryland State Board of Education claiming the move wastes taxpayer money and destabilizes schools. They joined local groups in decrying the action and urged local resolution over further legal appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Montgomery County
James Croeia
Marilyn Praisner
Odessa Shannon
Robert Shoenberg
al CaBeMates
eRdersea
We Educathem Political Action Committee
EDPAC
Montgomery
Fuidelines
Alte
Sinentina
Shaneon
Shoenberg
Weirton Steel faces buyer plan and plant layoffs
Weirton, West Virginia, famed steel town near Pittsburgh, debates a $200 million Employees Stock Ownership Plan buyout. If accepted, 1,400 of 8,400 jobs could be eliminated and salaries cut up to 3 percent. skeptics warn older workers would bear the burden while hundreds protest with green flags urging salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weirton
W.va
Weirton Steel
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Panhandle
Ernest Weir
Ohio River
ESOP
Weirton Steel Division
National Steel Corp
Bob Blackwell
Wayne Moten
Blackwell
Moten
National
Darnestown Elementary PTA Horse Show Plans Set
The 17th annual Darnestown Elementary School PTA Horse Show will be held Saturday Sept 11 at Potomac Horse Center Gaithersburg on Quince Orchard Road. It features 46 classes in 13 divisions including Small and Large Pony Hunter and 4H. New entries include Adult Leadline and Adult Long Stirrups Walk Trot. Spectators welcome with free parking and lunch options. Activities start 8:30 a.m. and run to dark with a rain date Sept 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darnestown
PTA
Potomac Horse Center
Quince Orchard Road
Gaithersburg
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Agriculture Research Center
Becky Brashear
Newsrfost Farm
District Court
Frederick Barracis
Maryiana
Cindy Hackett Green
Poe
MontCo School Board
The
Otgomery Bureau
Frederick, Wa
Steel
ARC
Delphey
Beck
Maryland Association For Retarded Citizens Inc
Baltimore
Julien P. Delphey
Raymond £. Beck
Harry Slyce
Bernard A. Gould
Madeleine Wil
Florida
Clearwater
Weirtoates
Thomas E. Millsop
Nations Steel
Chester Soplinski Sr
Serta
Brederick Furniture Company, Inc
Evergreen Point
Echo
H.8. Duvall, Inc
Patrick ST. Frederick, MD
Don Phillips
Plymouth
Inchedes
Sapporos
ARROW
Chrysler
Frederick, Inc
Frederick
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