Gardeners boost yields as costs drive home farming trend
Gardeners report rising interest in home grown food with sacks of seed potatoes and onion sets in aisles. People expand gardens and raise chickens amid egg price concerns. Carbondale allows a few hens under city rules. Stores note early seed planting and container gardening grow in popularity. Home grown produce touted as superior. Local gardeners seek long term savings.
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Bryant retrial opens in Jackson County murder case
Associates and jurors gathered as opening statements began for the retrial of a man convicted in a 2006 murder. Prosecutor Mike Wepsiec and defense attorney John McDermott outlined the case, with McDermott alleging accomplices Rocky Maki and Jeff Holt committed the crime. Maki has pleaded guilty to second degree murder and received a 20 year sentence. Holt testified in the first trial and faced no charges in this case.
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Gainer on security role and firearms debate
Gainer describes ongoing outreach to local law enforcement and a productive working relationship. He opposes arming congressmen and calls for sensible conversation on Second Amendment issues while overseeing about 1,000 Senate staff and handling protocol and dignitary escorts.
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