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A Utah couple spent 14 years trying to stop their 25.5-acre farm from becoming another subdivision; the land is now permanently protected from development even as homes spread around it

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A Utah couple spent 14 years trying to stop their 25.5-acre farm from becoming another subdivision; the land is now permanently protected from development even as homes spread around it

Sheri Schiess and her late husband, Boyd, worked for 14 years to preserve their 25.5-acre farm in Nibley, Utah, as development expanded around it (Image Credit: Brock Marchant/ The Salt Lake Tribune) A stretch of green farmland surrounded by growing communities can look increasingly out of place, but one Utah couple spent years ensuring their … Read more

A Washington couple claims they spent nearly $300,000 to build a home on their family land; after years of permits and studies, the state demands they surrender 44 acres before construction can begin

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A Washington couple claims they spent nearly $300,000 to build a home on their family land; after years of permits and studies, the state demands they surrender 44 acres before construction can begin

In 2021, Tyler Chambers, 59, purchased 66 acres in rural Chelan County, Washington, with his wife, Wendy, planning to construct a home. The land they bought seemed perfect: it was zoned residential, had power, PUD water, fibre and paved-road access, with other homes nearby. Everything looked promising for the small-business owner from a farming family. … Read more

Priced out of Melbourne, an Australian couple bought 1.5 hectares in Tasmania for $330,000; in 2022 they began a recycled bottle Earthship and completed the home nearly three years later for $880,000

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Priced out of Melbourne, an Australian couple bought 1.5 hectares in Tasmania for $330,000; in 2022 they began a recycled bottle Earthship and completed the home nearly three years later for $880,000

For Matt Ellis and Kate Tucker, buying a home in Melbourne became a familiar cycle of hope, bidding and disappointment. The couple wanted to remain close to their community and friends, but they were repeatedly outbid in the inner city market. Eventually, they looked far beyond Victoria and found a more affordable path near Cygnet … Read more

Kansas student lost his class ring during a snowball fight with his future wife: 53 years later, when campus workers dug it out, the couple happened to be passing through the city

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Kansas student lost his class ring during a snowball fight with his future wife: 53 years later, when campus workers dug it out, the couple happened to be passing through the city

Kansas student lost his class ring during a snowball fight with his future wife: 53 years later, when campus workers dug it out, the couple happened to be passing through the cityWhat are the odds of finding something lost for 53 years? Very slim. Now imagine it being discovered when its owner was driving through … Read more

A self-made billionaire couple gave San Francisco State University $25 million in XRP, one of the largest crypto donations to US higher education

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A self-made billionaire couple gave San Francisco State University $25 million in XRP, one of the largest crypto donations to US higher education

PC: San Francisco State University A self-made billionaire couple gave San Francisco State University a $25 million gift, with a large portion of the donation made in XRP, making it one of the biggest cryptocurrency contributions to US higher education at the time. Chris Larsen, an SF State alumnus, and his wife Lyna Lam donated … Read more

In 2006, a couple paid $2.4 million for a Lake George lot once tied to a 42-room mansion; 20 years later, their 6,000-sq-ft compound with 300 feet of shoreline is asking $7.99 million

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In 2006, a couple paid $2.4 million for a Lake George lot once tied to a 42-room mansion; 20 years later, their 6,000-sq-ft compound with 300 feet of shoreline is asking $7.99 million

For owners whose lives revolve around boats, the property’s three-bay boathouse could be its biggest attraction. The structure can accommodate boats up to 35 feet long and includes lifts and a sundeck. On Lake George, where Adirondack mountains rise around some of New York’s clearest waters, a property built around the boating lifestyle is now … Read more

Married couple, young son found dead with gunshot wounds after Los Angeles house fire

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Married couple, young son found dead with gunshot wounds after Los Angeles house fire

The deaths appeared to be linked to a domestic violence incident. A married couple and their young son were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds after a fire broke out at their home in Maywood, Los Angeles County, early Saturday, authorities said.According to the New York Post, citing police, the deaths appeared to be linked … Read more

In 1964, a couple bought 535 acres in North Carolina and built a summer home there; decades later, they donated the entire property to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in its largest land gift since the park was created

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In 1964, a couple bought 535 acres in North Carolina and built a summer home there; decades later, they donated the entire property to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in its largest land gift since the park was created

The Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center A high-altitude property first bought as a private family retreat in the mid-1960s now serves as an important centre for environmental research in North America. The 535-acre property in Haywood County, North Carolina, historically known as “The Purchase”, was officially transferred to the National Park Service around the turn … Read more

Who were Mike and Mary Moore? Tulsa couple shot dead months after adopting daughter; GoFundMe launched

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Who were Mike and Mary Moore? Tulsa couple shot dead months after adopting daughter (GoFundMe)

A couple was killed in a tragic shooting at Tulsa tow company months after they adopted their 12-year-old daughter. Staff at Catoosa First Church identified the couple as Mike and Mary Moore, according to 2 News Oklahoma. Who were Mike and Mary Moore? Tulsa couple shot dead months after adopting daughter (GoFundMe) Tulsa police responded … Read more

In 2005, a couple bought a 2,300-acre Napa ranch for $8 million; after a 17-year battle over plans for vineyards, the land was bought for $24 million and is becoming a public preserve

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In 2005, a couple bought a 2,300-acre Napa ranch for $8 million; after a 17-year battle over plans for vineyards, the land was bought for $24 million and is becoming a public preserve

2,300-Acre Napa Ranch Bought for $24M After 17-Year Vineyard Battle For years the fate of a large swath of Napa Valley wilderness has been tied up in competing visions: neat rows of vineyards or a continuous landscape for wildlife to roam. Now, after a long legal and environmental fight, the 2,300-acre property is headed for … Read more