TRR photo by Tom Kane Two 4-H kids show off their prize-winning cows in the ring at the Wayne County Fair in Honesdale, PA.

Wayne County Fair features kids and their animals

By TOM KANE

HONESDALE, PA - The Wayne County Fair is about a lot of things: ferris wheels, crash cars, freak side shows, harness racing, games, hoop shooting, drag races, tractor pulls, motorcycle parades, stunt drivers, sodas and wurst. It’s also about animal farm competitions among a bevy of farm kids who belong to the Wayne County 4-H clubs.

“These kids work very hard all year long on the care of their animals, and come here hoping to win a prize for their efforts,” said Dave Messersmith of the Penn State Extension Office in Wayne County.

They get a lot more than prize ribbons and trophies, he said.

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Congestion in Northeast energy transmission among worst in nation

DOE congestion study completed

By FRITZ MAYER

UNITED STATES—A region from central New York to New York City and continuing down to the mid-Atlantic states is among the most congested in the country when it comes to the distribution of electricity. That’s one of the findings of a study by the Department of Energy (DOE), which was released on Tuesday, August 8.

The study also singled out Southern California.

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Schumer attacks wealthy individuals and businesses who avoid paying taxes

The middle class is paying for the loss

By FRITZ MAYER

WASHINGTON, DC—New York Senator Chuck Schumer lashed out last week at wealthy individuals and businesses who avoid paying taxes through what he called “offshore tax shelters and huge tax loopholes.”

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Other stories in this issue:

• County engineer makes report on Wayne bridges
• College president asks for $1 million
• New county manager sees role for casino
• PA officials seeking more flood aid
• Hinchey assesses flood damage
• Democrats and advocacy groups bash PSC
• Ten-mile river bacteria levels rise

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