Arbor Day, an April holiday that celebrates the planting and caring for trees, is a popular time for homeowners to add new trees to their landscapes. Before doing this, however, homeowners should consider advice from expert arborists to ensure the trees' longevity.
"Too often, consumers waste...
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Legislation to Stop Illegal Use of Herbicides Receives Final Legislative Approval (HB 662)
The House and Senate have agreed to legislation that is meant to stop the illegal use of herbicides that have caused widespread damage to crops in Southeast Missouri.
According to experts...
It is time to plant some bulbs indoors for later enjoyment outdoors, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
When started indoors before the weather warms, these inexpensive, tender bulbs give gardeners a jump-start on spring color. Plant about a month before the last...
For the first time in eight years, the Legislature is enjoying working with a Republican governor and is energized by the prospect of reversing our state’s trend of losing businesses, jobs and population to our neighboring states. Many of our neighbors have been taking steps to make their states...
Due to printing equipment failure at the printer's office, our papers will arrive a day late this week.
They should be in at the newspaper office in the morning on Thursday.
The Hamilton Police Department announced today they are joining with statewide Law Enforcement March 15th-31st for an aggressive youth seat belt mobilization to crack down on Missouri’s seat belt law violations and to reduce highway fatalities.
Only 70 percent of Missouri teens wear their seat...
The City of Hamilton held their monthly meeting on March 8. Aldermen Travis Trosper, Fred Moss, Jim Sweiven and Sherria Kavanaugh were present along with Mayor Winford Gilliam, City Administrator, Jean Van Iperen and City Attorney, Robert Cowherd.
During public participation, Traci Flynn of Twigs,...
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Kidder met for their regular session on Thursday, March 9. Those present were Aldermen Dave McEwen, Steve Grooms, Ray Garton and Chris Bratcher along with Mayor George Bauer, City Clerk Richard Evans and members of Code Enforcement.
Code Enforcement Officer,...
Spring greens from the woods can add nutrition and flavor to your diet.
March begins wildcrafting season, when greens from “nature’s salad bowl” are tender and tasty, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
Wildcrafting, the gathering of plants from the natural or “...
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House Approves Legislation to Put an End to Venue Shopping in Missouri (HB 460, HB 461, and HB 462)
House members continued their tort reform efforts this week by passing legislation supporters say will help put an end to “litigation tourism” and the many lawsuits that are filed...