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Beat the burn: Planting trees and shrubs in July
COLUMBIA Mo.—Just because July has arrived, there is no need to stop planting trees and shrubs, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.Early spring and late fall are the traditional times for planting woody ornamentals. “However, with the development of different methods of growing nursery stock and modern transplanting equipment, planting at other times…
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2025 Pike County Fair is just a stone’s throw away
By Stan Schwartz The 2025 Pike County Fair runs from Tuesday, July 28 to Saturday, Aug. 1, but there are some pre-events that are not to be missed. The big news is the new show/livestock barn and exhibition facility. This building was recently completed—just in time for the fair. Pike County Fair President Norman Bowen…
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Kids on the Run athletes qualify for AAU Junior Olympics
By Brandie Gay Local track club Sends four competitors to Iowa after strong summer season The Kids on the Run track club is celebrating a major accomplishment this summer as four local athletes have earned spots at the upcoming AAU Junior Olympics in Iowa at Drake University. This showcases the success of a program dedicated…