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Woody sprouts, such as Honey Locust, Hedge, and Persimmon, are the most difficult to control. Their root systems are very strong and hardy. Often found in abandoned fields, poorly managed pastures, hay meadows, and newly opened timber ground these plants can greatly reduce the grazing potential and hay quality on our farms. When targeting these along with Oaks, Hickories, Cedars, and all other woody plants, we need to think about what our outcome needs to be. more

This National Preparedness Month, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) has tips for preparing yourself for a storm or natural disaster and what to do if fly-by-night contractors come knocking.  more

Autumn means black walnut harvest time in Missouri. Check out September’s Southern Living magazine where Hammonds Products Company is recognized as being at the forefront of the increased availability of black walnuts. more

Bolivar Technical College is thrilled to announce its Fall Food Trucks event series, kicking off Oct. 1, featuring a variety of popular food trucks serving up delicious eats throughout the month. This event is open to the public and will take place at the Bolivar Technical College campus, giving students, staff and the community a chance to enjoy some of the region's best food truck fare. more

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The Stockton High School class of 1969 will meet on September 27 at the Gathering Place in Stockton. Doors will open at 3 p.m. for setup and cold drinks. The meet-and-greet with classmates, friends, former teachers, and families will begin at 4 p.m. more

Have you heard the phrase “Mom Brain”? If you’ve been a pregnant woman or have been married or related to one, you’ve probably heard it, said it, or both. more

As I looked out my kitchen window one morning, I spotted that familiar lone dove that’s been around since 2021. Like me, I think she’s a female. Then I watched a small bird beat a worm to death before he ate it. (Silly me, I always thought worms were eaten alive.) Nature was happily doing its thing. Next, I spotted a hawk on the ground with a baby rabbit in its talons. I was not pleased with this nature scene. I thought, “How dare you snatch one of my furry little animals without my permission! You’re on my property and you do that! How rude!” more

On September 18, the Cedar County Sheriff’s Department made a gruesome discovery of dead and neglected animals at a property on 675 Road near Stockton after a neighbor reported a pit bull had been killing her chickens. Rhonda Heard, formerly of Stockton, was arrested, prosecuted, and will go before Cedar County Judge Jacob Dawson today for a bond reduction hearing. She is charged with animal neglect, animal abuse, and property damage, all misdemeanors carrying fines and/or sentences. She is being held on a $5,000 bond, and Sheriff James McCrary said more persons may be charged with the case. more

The Tri-County Baptist Group will hold its regular Fifth Sunday service on Sunday, Sept. 29, at True Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Springfield following Sunday School at 10 a.m. The morning service will begin at 11 a.m. with preaching by Bro. Larry Denny. more

Good Dads is the only nonprofit in the state whose sole focus is on increasing engagement among fathers and children. Our slogan is “Helping kids and communities one dad at a time.” Find out more about our programs at gooddads.com including additional programs that will be starting in 2025. more