Maryland farmer pushes limits with 154-bushel nonirrigated beans
Maryland farmer Chris Weaver set a world record last year with 154.98 bushels per acre for nonirrigated, no-till soybeans — a feat verified by the Maryland Soybean Association. But for Weaver, this is just a step toward his ultimate goal: 200 bushels per acre. Weaver’s passion for farming is...
Maryland, West Virginia Winter Storm Watch: 6–8 Inches, 60 MPH Winds
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Baltimore, Maryland – A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for parts of western Maryland and eastern West Virginia as a strong Arctic front threatens heavy snow, powerful winds, and dangerous cold from...
UPDATED: Buddhist monks’ ‘Walk for Peace’ expected to arrive in Stafford Friday
The Buddhist monks' multi-state "Walk for Peace" is expected to arrive in Stafford County late morning or midday on Friday, Feb. 6. The tentative route timeline has the monks walking along Richmond Highway (Route 1) northbound in Prince William from Stafford County to Fairfax County. A real-time map of the pilgrimage...
More Ashburn Families Are Choosing At-Home Goodbyes for Aging Pets
Ashburn veterinarians see growing demand for calm, familiar end-of-life care. More families are choosing to say goodbye to their pets at home instead of in a veterinary clinic. Local CodaPet veterinarians say it reflects a shift in how families approach end-of-life care for aging and seriously ill animals. The...
Loudoun, Virginia school leaders’ ‘terrorist’ training simulated parents attacking board
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — On Jan. 13, hours after a Loudoun County Public Schools employee struck and killed a student while driving a district maintenance vehicle, the Loudoun County School Board held a closed-door training focused on the school board’s safety. 7News has learned that the board,...
Cold case revived in search for missing Maryland woman
Cold case search renewed for Germantown woman missing for a decade Gaithersburg, MD – Ten years after a Germantown woman vanished from her home without a trace, detectives are again turning to the public in hopes of uncovering new information that could finally explain what happened. Nancy Eillen Strohmeyer was…
Maryland’s 5th Congressional District Race Heats Up
The race to replace longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) has nearly a dozen rumored candidates, including Del. Adrian Boafo (D-District 23), Prince George’s County Councilmember Wala Blegay, Del. Nicole Williams (D-District 22), and Alexis Solis. Jason Fowler, who recently announced his candidacy for District 27’s state...
What Was Maryland Called Before Pre-Statehood?
MARYLAND STATE - Before its ascension to statehood in 1788, the land now known as Maryland was a melting pot of cultures and influences, each leaving its mark on its nomenclature. From the grand titles bestowed by the English Crown to the intimate names used by indigenous tribes, these monikers offer a glimpse into...
Maryland–West Virginia – Winter Storm Watch: Dangerous Wind Chills, Near-Whiteout Snow Possible Into Weekend
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Western Maryland, West Virginia – A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for mountain counties, with heavy snow, high winds, and dangerous wind chills expected to severely impact travel late Friday into early...
Jose Marvin Martinez Arrested For Fourth DUI In Virginia: PD
Jose Marvin Martinez didn’t just drive drunk — again — police say he crashed into a man, tried to run him over, ditched his car, and left his dog behind to get hit by Virginia traffic. It was just another Wednesday night for a man now facing...
