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Royal visit highlights local pride and shared history

May 1, 2026

A king and queen’s tour through Virginia last week didn’t just pass through famous landmarks—it wove together small-town charm and national memories. King Charles III and Queen Camilla ended their U. S. trip with stops in Front Royal, a quiet town at the edge of Shenandoah National Park. Instead of

sports

Saginaw’s Future Stars and Legacy Builders Join Sports Hall of Fame

May 1, 2026

Ten new names will join the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame in 2026, each with a story that shaped local sports. Two inductees broke barriers for women in the 1970s and 80s, when opportunities for female athletes were still growing. The 1980 Eisenhower volleyball team won the first-ever girls sta

business

A local New York farm stands out in a national spotlight

May 1, 2026

A single plant in a small town just hit the big time. Monica Cody turned a backyard experiment into a business that now ranks among America’s fastest-growing women-run companies. Her farm, Farmstead 1868, grows more than lavender—it grows opportunity. By converting a family dairy plot into a lavende

politics

New rules proposed after deadly nursing home blast to help protect patients and first responders

May 1, 2026

A deadly explosion at a Bristol nursing home last December left three people dead and twenty injured. Rescue workers later admitted they weren‘t even sure they had evacuated everyone safely. The fire chief explained that teams kept searching long after they thought they were done just to be absolute

politics

New Farm Bill Passes House Without Pesticide Protection Rule

May 1, 2026

The U. S. House of Representatives recently approved a new five-year farm bill, but not without first removing a controversial clause that would have shielded pesticide manufacturers from certain lawsuits. The vote moves the bill closer to becoming law, though it still needs Senate approval before h

environment

Farmers in Colorado face tough season after sudden freeze hits early fruit

May 1, 2026

Colorado’s fruit growers are dealing with a harsh truth this year. A late spring freeze wiped out peach and other stone fruit crops on the Western Slope, even though winter had been unusually warm and dry. One farm, Ela Family Farms, confirmed that none of their peaches survived the sudden drop in t

politics

Iran War’s Ripple Effects on the Global Economy

April 30, 2026

The recent fighting near the Strait of Hormuz has turned a quiet waterway into a choke point that touches every corner of the world’s trade. When hostilities flared, oil flows slowed sharply; ships that normally cruise the strait now wait or reroute. This pause has pushed oil prices up by about half

entertainment

A New Entertainment Hub Takes Shape in Prince George’s County

April 30, 2026

Maryland lawmakers recently passed a bill that opens the door for a cutting‑edge entertainment arena in Prince George’s County. The proposed venue, called Sphere Entertainment, would seat about 6, 000 people and could become the state’s second such complex after the one in Las Vegas. The plan cal

science

One Shot, Three Wins: A New Chicken Vaccine

April 30, 2026

Scientists have made a breakthrough that could protect chickens from three deadly diseases with just one shot. The vaccine uses a harmless strain of the Newcastle disease virus (NDV) as a carrier. Instead of the usual genes, they inserted pieces from a dangerous NDV strain that is common today

environment

River Runoff: How Mining Threatens Thailand’s Food and Fish

April 30, 2026

The Mekong River, a lifeline for 70 million people across Southeast Asia, is facing a new danger that could endanger the region’s food supply. Rare‑earth mining, driven by global demand for electronics and military equipment, is creating toxic runoff that flows into the river’s tributaries. Th