GARDEN CITY — Three years ago, rancher and farmer Jay Young got intrigued by a YouTube video. A North Dakota farmer championed the idea of cover crops — plants that would be considered weeds in…

When President Trump said last week that the U.S. was “full,” he was reprising one of the dominant themes of his presidency: Immigration is harmful. The facts suggest otherwise. Not only do many studies show…

As the government shutdown extends into its second month, the effects are expected to snowball for more and more residents. Consider Iolan Rheta Colston, a single mother of four children, ages 8 to 15. Colston,…

PART I: Understanding your health coverage Health insurance is a monthly expense that protects an irreplaceable asset — your life.  Understanding the language of insurance can help you utilize the benefits and anticipate out-of-pocket costs,…

They’re wildly misunderstood creatures that provide much more benefit than danger. Still, most folks cringe when the subject turns to bats. A local establishment — whose occupants wish to remain anonymous — learned it has…