Dahlia growers to descend on area for annual show
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August 28, 2024
General Chairman of the Dahlia Show and local grower Dick Westfall teaching a class on judging dahlia’s. Westfall said the show will feature some of the best dahlia cultivators in the country. (Photo submitted)

Dahlia growers to descend on area for annual show

By Kyle Meddles 

This Labor Day weekend, an exhibition of some of the most talented green thumbs in the area will bring vibrant colors to the usual camouflage of the National Guard’s Armory.

“These are the best growers, or some of the best in the country,” said General Chairman of the Dahlia Show Dick Westfall....

Nuclear a local energy solution?
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Above is concept art of the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility, depicting three large reactor buildings that each house four units. The Cascade Advanced Energy Facility is a planned project in Washington State, spearheaded by Energy Northwest and supported by Amazon, to deploy multiple X-energy Xe-100 small modular reactors (SMRs). (Graphic submitted)
Nuclear a local energy solution?
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Jerome clamps down on data centers
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Jerome Township trustees voted Tuesday night to move forward with proposed amendments to data center land use regulations, reclassifying such developments as a conditional use rather than an approved ...
Fairbanks officials hear updates on projects, access road
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Fairbanks officials hear updates on projects, access road
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Union County YMCA looks at management agreement with YMCA of Central Ohio
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Union County YMCA looks at management agreement with YMCA of Central Ohio
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Nuclear a local energy solution?
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Above is concept art of the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility, depicting three large reactor buildings that each house four units. The Cascade Advanced Energy Facility is a planned project in Washington State, spearheaded by Energy Northwest and supported by Amazon, to deploy multiple X-energy Xe-100 small modular reactors (SMRs). (Graphic submitted)
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As growth continues locally and statewide, officials are going to need to figure out how to generate more power for various types of development in the area. One potential solution? Going nuclear. Eri...
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Marysville’s Leng, Jonathan Alder’s Thomas finish as girls state wrestling runners-up
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Cami Leng, right, of Marysville tries to ward off Olentangy Orange’s McKenzie Carder during the state championship match in the 120-pound weight class. Leng finished the 2025-2026 season with her third consecutive state runner-up finish. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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