Between 1804 and 1814, those settlers in and around present-day Harmony farmed, cut and sold timber, raised sheep for wool and made wine. Judge O'Brien is a member of a steering committee working with county, state and federal officials to add Butler County to the Rivers of Steel Heritage Area, an 18-month process so far that has included a census of industrial and historic sites, holding public hearings and getting the support of U. Judge O'Brien is a member of a steering committee...

A true story of one family's devotion to the land over 12 generations fills the pages of this authentically American tale. Richard Michelson offers concise snapshots of each succeeding experience -- interaction with the local tribes, participation in the Revolution, working with the Underground Railroad, a visit from Abraham Lincoln to try the family's famous apple cider, the purchase of a Model T Ford among the highlights. Richard Michelson offers concise snapshots of each succeeding...

LONDON (Reuters) - New cases of livestock disease bluetongue have been confirmed in Cambridgeshire and Kent, prompting the farm ministry on Wednesday to expand the area in which it controls animal movements. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by caching, framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters. Landeg confirmed an outbreak of the disease in the country on September 28 after several subsequent cases of the...

It's an effective pitch at a public driving event meant to illustrate that a luxury SUV this Sport HSE is about $60,000 is wasting its time just trekking to the mall. While most SUV and truck buyers seek out the vehicles for peace of mind or to project a macho persona, drivers who view four-wheeling as an occasional necessity and as sport are more common now. But now even if plenty of headlight-covering brush guards might never touch brush more four-wheel-drive owners appear interested in...

DAN BUGLASS () THE announcement last Wednesday of a 25 million aid package for Scotland's sheep farmers was most welcome, but clearly it will do little more than fill a short-term gap in the desperate cash-flow situations of many farmers, especially those in the more remote areas of Scotland. DAN BUGLASS () THE announcement last Wednesday of a 25 million aid package for Scotland's sheep farmers was most welcome, but clearly it will do little more than fill a short-term gap in the desperate...