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Fall planting: Give trees and shrubs a root awakening

COLUMBIA, Mo. – We often see “Fall is for planting” advertisements at nurseries, garden centers and other retail outlets during late summer and early fall. “While the primary motivation for the ads is to increase sales, the message is good advice from the standpoint of sound horticultural practices, and is especially true for trees and […]

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SIU Carbondale moves forward with teaching greenhouse project

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale, in partnership with the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), is moving forward with a teaching greenhouse project that will support new instructional and research spaces for SIU’s crop, forestry and horticulture programs in the College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences (CALPS). The project will include

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Robert Dale Huber

Robert Dale Huber, 87, of Perryville, passed away on Sep. 29 surrounded by the love of his life, Jackie (wife for 65 years) and his entire family. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and a friend in the truest sense of the word. Bob was the kind of man who

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Jeffrey S. Whaley

In Loving Memory Jeffrey S. Whaley 64 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO March 9, 1962 – September 28, 2026 Survived By: Daughter, Heather (Ryan) Pollock, Son, Andrew Whaley, Sister, Kathy (David) Luther, Sister, Kim (Tater) Gettinger, Granddaughter, McKenna Pollock, Granddaughter, Brylee Pollock Preceded in Death By: Wife, Theresa A. Whaley; Brother, Jay Whaley; Mother,

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Perryville named ‘Most Neighborly’ as part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week

Businesses honored for building relationships, supporting communities and demonstrating that good neighboring is good business. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Six Missouri businesses have been selected to receive the 2026 Missouri Good Neighbor Week Most Neighborly Business Award, which recognizes businesses that go beyond transactions to build trust, uplift people and strengthen their communities. 2026 honorees D’Zines

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Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education’s Sept. 22, Regular Meeting

This information includes highlights from the Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education’s Sept. 22, 2026, Regular Meeting. This is an unofficial record. The official Board Minutes are posted on the district website and are located on BoardDocs, linked here. The video of the meeting can be found on the district’s Youtube Channel, SGDragonsTV.  

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For Fire Prevention Week, MU Extension shares simple steps to reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires

COLUMBIA, Mo. – From smartphones and laptops to power tools, e-bikes and electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries power an increasing share of everyday life. They are efficient and convenient, but when damaged, improperly charged or used with the wrong equipment, they can overheat, catch fire or explode. National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10. Stephen McLane,

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MU Extension Fall Tax Schools offer timely training for tax preparers

COLUMBIA, Mo. – As tax regulations and guidance evolve, tax preparers need up to date information. University of Missouri Extension’s Fall Tax Schools will help tax professionals sharpen their knowledge and prepare for the tax season with two days of focused, timely training. The Fall Tax Schools, which will be offered at three locations statewide,

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