Destructive tree beetle discovered in Watertown
A close-up of the emerald ash borer. Courtesy photo.
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By Roger Whittle - June 18, 2025 in Featured, News Reading Time: 4 minutes
A close-up of the emerald ash borer. Courtesy photo.
They’re heeere! Emerald ash borers, invasive beetles from Asia that have been responsible for the deaths of tens of millions of ash trees over the pas...
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Roger Whittle has over 40 years of daily newspaper experience at a dozen papers across the country including the Omaha World Herald. He returned to his hometown of Watertown in 2012 as editor of the local paper. He has been recognized with dozens of journalism awards for writing, photography and page design.
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