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ST. MICHAELS — With time ticking to submit a grant application to the state, the Commissioners of St. Michaels concluded a nearly three-hour meeting Wednesday with a vote to move

CUMBERLAND — Allegany County officials are expecting to seek bids soon for the construction of the $2.5 million Outdoor Wellness Complex on Willowbrook Road, according to Adam Patterson, county public

The Commissioners of St. Mary's County (CSMC) welcomed a very special guest to open their business meeting today. Santa stopped by St. Mary’s County to wish our entire community a joyous holiday season!

Despite his hectic schedule, Santa Claus made time to stop by the St. Marys County commissioners meeting Tuesday in Leonardtown for a few minutes to provide a some observations.

With its approval of the Department of Natural Resources’ acquisition of nearly 20 acres of forested land in Wicomico County Wednesday, the Board of Public Works supported preserving the Nanticoke River watershed and the many animals and birds that live in the forested area around it. 

CHESTERTOWN — The Chestertown Heritage Trail is a project aimed at improving public access to the picturesque wetlands along the Chester River. It’s rooted in the Chestertown Comprehensive Plan which,

Concrete skate bumps and ramps sprawl across the area between the tennis courts and concessions stands at Woodsboro Park. Bright neon blue trims line the tops of some structures in

CHESTERTOWN — The Chestertown Heritage Trail is a project aimed at improving public access to the picturesque wetlands along the Chester River. It’s rooted in the Chestertown Comprehensive Plan which,

September is Hunger Action Month and an advocacy group is working to get legislation expanded to provide more healthy foods to people in rural Arkansas. Some 41% of Arkansans live in rural counties. Florence French Fagan, senior regional organizer for the nonprofit Bread For The World, said they are focused on part of the Farm Bill known as the GusNIP Expansion Act. ...

Research shows that farmers die from suicide at a rate twice as high as the rest of the population, and Illinois officials are taking steps to help reverse that trend. The Illinois Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Illinois FFA Foundation and the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, will expand the states Farm Family Resource Initiative to all 102 counties. Illinois Ag Department Director Jerry Costello said the program will bring much-needed mental-health service...