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Money a big topic in race for cash-strapped office
WATSEKA – The two men running for Iroquois County sheriff in next Tuesday's Republican primary election have differing views about the need to retain a second administrator in the Iroquois County Sheriff's Office and the need to pass a sales tax proposal to support the office's operation.
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Scary times for growers: Weather spares Illinois pumpkins from the worst
The relentless rain in June and July caused some seedlings to turn to mush in the soil and delayed the harvest up to 2 weeks, meaning pumpkins may not turn orange or grow large enough in time to be shipped to stores.
Berkshire Eagle Online - Berkshires Week
Scary times for pumpkin growers in New England
New England pumpkin growers, who spent the early summer mostly losing a battle with rain that destroyed many pumpkins, face the frightening prospect that the rest won't be ready before Halloween.
Where did you grow up: On a farm in Cissna Park, Illinois. Family: Mom, Dad and one sister.
Photos by Dean Musser Jr. Alaina, left, and Sabrina Richert explain to reporter Jenni Glenn how to wash Lincoln longwool sheep.

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