Churches decline when they abandon traditional niche
Liberal mainline churches have lost conservative members because they have abandoned that traditional membership niche they once served.
Pa. forestland not hurt by longwall mine subsidence
Study found only localized subsidence-related stresses in woodlands in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Coast Guard played a role at Pearl Harbor, too
The new movie, Pearl Harbor, highlights the Navy's role at the start of America's involvement in WWII, But don't forget the Coast Guard's role.
Senate switch creates new ag chair
Sen. James Jeffords' decision to leave the Republican Party has one profound implication for agriculture.
Do what they say can’t be done
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell addresses one very special girl graduating from high school this year.
How high will gas prices go?
Farmers especially see the effects of higher fuel prices.
Should we worry about eating beef?
Executive director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory assured consumers that no health risk has been linked to eating beef from animals infected with foot-and-mouth disease.
More time, more foals and still no explanation
As of May 21, the number of aborted fetuses and dead foals submitted for testing to the Kentucky Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center since April 28 broke the 500 mark at 528.
How long could you survive if you lost your job today?
Karen Chan, University of Illinois Extension consumer and family economics educator, provided ideas on how to evaluate your current financial position and decide how to prepare for a possible layoff.
Truman Library hosts mini Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon in Miniature, on display in Independence until Sept. 23, was created by a group of miniaturists, artisans, and "George enthusiasts," has traveled throughout the United States.
