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Animal Cruelty Charged

One of the dogs seized by Matanuska Susitna Borough Animal Control from Willow Dog breeder Frank Rich in a kennel at the animal care facility on Tuesday January 11, 2011. Rich was charged with 50 counts of animal cruelty at his arraignment in Palmer.

Dogs seized by Matanuska Susitna Borough Animal Control from Willow Dog breeder Frank Rich.

Colony Christmas

Christmas lights and decorations are up in Palmer, AK on Thursday December 9, 2010 as the town gets ready to celebrate Colony Christmas. The festival kicks of Friday and runs through Sunday. Colony Christmas features hay rides, a bon fire, art exhibits, a ball, a lights parade and numerous other activities. Jim Brown created the light rope moose driving the train.

Christmas lights and decorations are up in Palmer, AK for Colony Christmas.

Sandhill Cranes

Sandhill Cranes at the Matanuska Experiment Station on Saturday August 22, 2009. The cranes have up to a 7 foot wing span and are among the tallest birds in the world. They gather into flocks for the migration south.

PJMS raising funds to visit DC, New York City - 1/27/2010 5:55 pm

Samuels to speak at Lincoln Luncheon - 1/27/2010 4:54 pm

Wasilla teen honored on Tournament of Roses float - 12/31/2009 3:50 pm

Local author signing copies of a Valley-based mystery - 12/18/2009 5:30 pm

Dad's quick decision may have saved son - 12/18/2009 12:49 pm

Request line open - 12/17/2009 3:58 pm

Free H1N1 shots available now - 12/17/2009 11:24 am

Training event in Hatcher Pass this weekend - 12/9/2009 6:30 pm

Wasilla seeks input on city plan

From Rindi White in Wasilla:
The city of Wasilla is seeking public input today to help develop a new city plan.

Wasilla Mayor Verne Rupright said in a press release that the city is at a crossroads, and the new plan can help guide future development.

"We have enjoyed and benefitted from the growth and development, yet are dealing with growth pains, increasing traffic congestion and new demands for public services," Rupright said. "How we plan for future growth, resolve current issues, improve quality of life and maintain our small town character will, in large part, be determined by this planning effort."

Part of the plan will focus on the downtown Wasilla commercial district, according to information from the city. Contractor USKH plans to study the business district closely and conduct future workshops focusing solely on that area in September. USKH also plans to survey city residents by telephone and mail to assess their attitudes on a range of topics. Find out more about the plan here.

The city of Wasilla is holding an open house between 3 and 5 p.m., with a community planning workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at the Menard Sports Center in Wasilla.

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