YEAR IN REVIEW--2008 (Newport News-Times)
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality gathered public input on a proposed renewal of the air emissions permit for Georgia-Pacific's pulp and paper mill in Toledo.
Consultant turns farmer on weekends (Santa Fe New Mexican)
Most people don't think of farming as a cerebral exercise. For Ron Martinez, that's the best part, although he also enjoys "playing in the dirt."
Jack Lifton: The Age of Technology Metals (GoldSeek.com)
Jack Lifton, a consultant, author and public speaker with more than 45 years of experience in sourcing and recycling minor metals (including the rare earths), shares his views on the current balancing act between technologies production and available natural resources.
New Boston Seeks Site Funding (Portsmouth Daily Times)
New Boston Village Council met in special session Wednesday morning to pass two resolutions dealing with applying for Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund money from the Clean Ohio Council.
The Year in Review (County Press)
LAPEER COUNTY -- The following is a brief month-by-month look back at some of the news and events that shaped 2008 in Lapeer County. n Lapeer County Sheriff's deputies Joe Davis and Keith Merser saved an inmate's life. The inmate attempted to hang himself with a string.
Paterson Wants an $800 Billion Stimulus (The New York Observer)
ALBANY—Four days after Christmas, David Paterson sent his wish list to President-elect Barack Obama.  read more »