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Get tickets now for SIU’s legendary Buffalo Tro on Nov. 21

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center’s annual Buffalo Tro, set for Nov. 21, is both a cherished tradition and an evening filled with good food, sharing stories around the campfire and fun. Lloyd B. Sharp, an outdoor education pioneer who was a longtime SIU professor, brought the history-steeped event to Touch […]

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‘Collective effort’ powers SIU Flying Salukis to 14th straight regional title

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis will return to familiar surroundings in May after capturing a 14th straight National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region VIII title.     Ben Campbell, a senior in aviation flight and aviation management from Richmond, Illinois, won the individual scoring title, and Liam Harrison, a

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Arrest reports

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Perryville Police Department have  released their latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   The MSHP reports 29-year-old Aaron G. Sutton of Ste. Genevieve was arrested at 2:29 p.m. Tuesday in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of Ste. Genevieve for failure

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Become a roads scholar, get your new Illinois highway map

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the release of the new Illinois Official Highway Map. The map includes updates to listings and locations of colleges and universities, Amtrak service, tourist attractions, recreational areas – and more! It also commemorates next year’s 100th anniversary of Route 66, with updates that better represent the alignment of

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Free workshops help beekeepers safeguard losses

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension workshops will help beekeepers learn how to leverage USDA insurance, disaster assistance and tax exemption to strengthen their businesses.     MU Extension horticulture specialist Eli Isele says the two free workshops will help beekeepers safeguard their businesses and profitability. Participants will learn about safety nets for

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How an Irishman, a turnip and the devil shaped Halloween

COLUMBIA, Mo. – For many people, Halloween would not be complete without a jack-o’-lantern. Americans are projected to spend more than $867 million on Halloween pumpkins this year, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The U.S. pumpkin industry can thank Irish immigrants and a mythical character named “Stingy Jack” for Americans’ rush to

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Learn to save the cuss words, secure your load at Pearls of Production

Women in agriculture event is Nov. 8 in Columbia  COLUMBIA, Mo. – There are times on the farm when “shucky-darn” just isn’t enough. University of Missouri Extension specialists will show women in agriculture how to hone their shop skills at “Save the Cuss Words 2.0: You Got This” during the in-person session of the annual

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Missouri among first states to fully implement the Older Americans Act final rule

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) State Unit on Aging, in collaboration with the state’s Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), announced that Missouri is one of only a handful of states to come into full compliance with the Older Americans Act (OAA) final rule. This milestone marks Missouri as

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Oak Ridge FFA teaches Ag Education on the Move™ at Oak Ridge Elementary this fall

OAK RIDGE, Mo. – Students across Missouri are discovering how their lives are intertwined with agriculture through Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves). Oak Ridge FFA member educators are leading Oak Ridge elementary students through the Ag Moves curriculum as they make connections to their food, fuel, fibers and farmers today.

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