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Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja went to the polls to elect chairmen and councillors for the six area councils.

In an exercise marred by operational deficiencies, candidates of the two major political parties, All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party...

The APC candidate defeated his PDP counterpart by about 300 votes.

Washington’s oldest resident receives Boston Post Cane Share Contributed photo Elizabeth Grinnell, 96, Washington’s oldest resident, recently was presented the Boston Post Cane by Selectman Wesley Daniel. Contributed photo WASHINGTON — Elizabeth “Betty” Grinnell received the Boston Post Cane and certificate March 24, signifying she is the oldest resident in town at the age of 96. Nephew and nieces along with some of their family members and her son were there to cheer her on. Select...

How do I find out about concerts? How do I get more details about something I heard over the air? How do I submit events to WORT’s Music Calendars? Who do I contact with changes or cancellations? WORT’s Music Calendars are a great resource to find out about concerts in all genres and places. Usually you’ll find details in the online listing or links to get more information. There’s a link to to submit your event at the top of the calendar page. You can also submit events, changes and ...

Zebra mussels have been found on moss balls sold by pet stores in 21 states. Officials are asking aquarium owners to immediately destroy the plants.

Photo: Kilian Fichou/AFP (Getty Images) Balls of moss commonly found in aquariums are threatening to push the zebra mussel invasion further across the U.S., wildlife officials are warning. Contaminated moss balls have been found in pet stores in 21 states in recent weeks, and both officials and the pet supply industry are scrambling to contain the problem before it’s too late. Advertisement Judging by their name alone, the fingernail-sized zebra mussel might not seem like the most fearsome c...

Pet stores in more than 30 states across the country, including Indiana, have been selling something they shouldnt: invasive zebra mussels.  These fingernail-sized mussels are regarded as one of the most destructive invasive species in North America, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Originating from Eurasia, they have wreaked havoc on the Great Lakes in the last two decades by messing with the aquatic food chain and clogging pipes.  And in just the last week, they have been ...

CHRIS HUBBUCH Wildlife officials are asking aquarium owners to destroy their “moss balls” after invasive zebra mussels were found on some of the ornamental plants. The U.S. Geological Survey warned Monday that the destructive shellfish have been found in pet stores in at least 21 states including Wisconsin. “The issue is that somebody who purchased the moss ball and then disposed of them could end up introducing zebra mussels into an environment where they weren’...

Federal officials are warning aquarium owners to check their moss balls for zebra mussels after pet stores were found to have sold infested plants.