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The queen and the poison

Queen Anne's lace is a lovely lady, but poison hemlock is wicked. He contains toxins that can be fatal if ingested, and if they sneak into your bloodstream through a cut or rash, they can cause serious illness.
No friends for Comey; judge rules no amicus briefs
No friend of the court briefs will be allowed in America’s attempted prosecution against its former FBI Director James Comey in a North Carolina federal courtroom.
Revolutionary War Soldiers Series: Remembering Henry Countryman
Henry Countryman was born in 1750, Washington County, Maryland, the son of George and Anna Maria (Haberman) Countryman.  
HCNJFA District budget hearing June 23
The 2027 budget hearing for the Highland County North Joint Fire and Ambulance District will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 at 200 South Street, Leesburg.
Madison Township Board of Trustees seeks new trustee
The Madison Township Trustees, Highland County, is in need of a township trustee. Trustee Joshua Roe resigned effective May 31, 2026. 
Census Bureau plans 2030 count as 2020 lawsuit continues
The Census Bureau is planning for 2030, making decisions that will shape the distribution of federal funding that topped $2.8 trillion in fiscal year 2021, even as lawsuits over the 2020 Census remain unresolved.
America 250: National Archives bringing founding documents to cities nationwide
Multiple events are being held in the nation’s capital on July 4 celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Hillsboro City Council OKs property acquisition and transfers, AI policy; considers new pay ordinance
Hillsboro City Council members authorized the city’s acquisition or transfer of several different properties through the passage of three ordinances at their Thursday, June 11 meeting.
Wilmington College/Community Summer Theatre to present ‘Xanadu’
Wilmington College/Community Summer Theatre will present the musical, “Xanadu,” with four performances on July 16, 17 and 18, at 7:30 p.m., and July 19, at 2 30 p.m., in Hugh G. Heiland Theatre in WC’s Boyd Cultural Arts Center.
Ohio ICE detentions soar in Trump’s second term
The number of people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Ohio soared by nearly sixfold last year, according to a new analysis.
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