Marissa NewsLocal news for Marissa, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.The Wagner family: farmers to the core- December 28, 2007 "We usually have a worship service for dedication prior to planting and then one at harvest" Melvin Wagner has always loved farming, so getting an award for what he loves to do is extra special for him.The Wagner family won the 2007 Outstanding Farm Family Award from the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The Wagners were the nominee of the Illinois State Grange. The family received a plaque and recognition at the Illinois State Fair.Wagner, 82, and his son, Larry, farm more than 1,000 acres..http://www.topix.net/city/marissa-il/2007/12/the-wagner-family-farmers-to-the-core?fromrss... About the awards- December 13, 2007 What: Belleville East High School and Marissa High School have been named bronze medal high schools by U.S. News and World Report. via Belleville.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/marissa-il/2007/12/about-the-awards?fromrss=1 Environmentalist still have concerns, workers are encouraged by plant's construction- December 9, 2007 "My Dad passed away from black lung and I hope they (Prairie State) take precautions keeping workers safe and keeping the environment safe." A few miles from Darren Stine's home in rural Oakdale, a massive construction effort is bringing residents of his neighborhood the promise of an economic boom measured against health and environmental concerns.Construction has begun on the Prairie State Energy Campus, a coal-fired power plant and mine southwest of Lively Grove capable of delivering...http://www.topix.net/city/marissa-il/2007/12/environmentalist-still-have-concerns-workers-... Building Green: Contractors join forces to make home energy-efficient- December 8, 2007 "So we're not destroying old-growth forests or cutting trees in an irresponsible way. It doesn't create erosion problems or lead to deforestation." While everyone else is complaining about rising gas and electric rates, Tim Bates is smiling.The attorney for Union Contractors of Illinois has spent the past four months overseeing construction of a 'green' home in Belleville. It will be open for public viewing Sunday as part of a holiday house tour.'We're still thinking the (utility) bills will...http://www.topix.net/city/marissa-il/2007/12/building-green-contractors-join-forces-to-mak... |