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Farmers add canola to their crop...

On the roads that straddle Marion and Nelson counties, drivers may have seen fields that look like they have been marked with a giant highlighter. The farmers of Peterson Farm have added canola to their crop rotation this year, and people are taking notice.

“I’ve seen people taking photographs, and I’ve also seen people go out and cut it for cut flowers,” said Albert Peterson, who farms with his father, Bill, and his uncles, Bernard and David.

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Commander College: First...

The Commander College program has been a joint effort at Washington County High School and St. Catharine College for more than two years, and after hard work by the students at WCHS and the administration at both schools, the first group of graduates is ready to take the stage.

The 10 students who have completed the program will enter their first year of college well ahead of the game.

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BPW Wine and Stein Tasting is...

The Springfield Business & Professional Women’s Club (BPW) is finalizing plans for their 2013 upcoming 11th Annual Wine & Stein Tasting on Saturday, May 18, in downtown Springfield.  The event will be outside on Cross Main Street, under an enormous tent and inside The Louisville Store Building located at 101 W. Main Street from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Struggles won’t stop Tallant

Washington County High School senior Stephen Tallant has a big day this Friday, as do a number of other students when they take part in graduation ceremonies for the 2012-13 school year.

Tallant, however, will have gone through more than most students could imagine to get to that point. He suffers from moyamoya disease, which has led to a pair of brain surgeries, as well as MED (multiple epiphyseal dysplasia), which led to surgeries on his hips and legs.

Friday Night Live kicks off June...

Springfield’s next big thing in entertainment was discussed at last Tuesday’s City Council meeting, and according to Nell Haydon, director of Springfield Main Street/Renaissance, June 7 will mark the beginning of an exciting program for downtown.

Beginning in two weeks, the Friday Night Live summer series will provide a chance for guests to take in live music, great food and discounts at local businesses.

Lebanon man given life for...

George Thomas, 30, of Lebanon, was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole last week for his role in the murders of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom in 2007 in Knoxville.

Thomas, who will be eligible for parole after 51 years served, was found guilty of felony murder, aggravated rape, robbery and other charges after the jury deliberated for seven hours over two days.

Thomas faced 46 charges and was found guilty on all counts.

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