Cultivating community Program helps young American farmers find property of their own MADELINE HEIMMilwaukee Journal Sentinel Jun 2, 2026 Jun 2, 2026 0 1 of 5 Mason Scales, 11, walks with his 2-year-old sister, Harriet. Right: Martice Scales holds a young rooster. Left: Amy Kroll and her husband, Martice Scales, transplant seedlings while caring for their 9-month-old daughter, Rue, on their farm. Martice Scales and his wife, Amy Kroll, with their children, Mason, 11, Max, 7, Harriet, 2, and 9-month-old Rue on their farm in Watertown, Wis. Max Scales, 7, feeds a goat May 6 on his family's farm in Watertown, Wis. 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Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old No other individuals inside were injured, according to the news release.
McDowell County bridge temporarily closed for resurfacing An average of 2,800 vehicles cross the bridge every day.
Old Fort to see 8-cent property tax increase, 10% increase in water and sewer rates The board voted unanimously to adopt the budget.
Old Fort officials day Fourth of July parade will take place on new route The parade usual route is under construction.Â
Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties The man supplied large batches of methamphetamine to local dealers.Â
