The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Prescribed Fire Council (MPFC) encourage landowners, land managers, and others who conduct prescribed burns on private land to “Log Your Burn” through the MPFC website at moprescribedfire.org.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a St. Louis-based natural gas company's appeal of a lower court's decision that could close a pipeline that runs through parts of Illinois and Missouri.
There’s still time to apply to the Missouri Century Farm Program. Deadline is May 1. If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1922, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm.
As many head outside to enjoy the longer days and warmer weather this spring, they may come across a variety of newborn animals. It may appear young creatures are abandoned, but that’s usually not the case. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians that interfering with wildlife does more harm than good.
The Easter lily used for spring decorations can provide beauty and fragrance for another season. After blooming ends, plant Easter lilies outside as soon as the ground can be worked, says University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist Jennifer Schutter.
A Farm Bureau Fellowship meeting was held on April 13 at Shelbina. Those from Linn County who attended were Marc and Brooke Zell, Philip and Heather Martin, Terrill and Dana Lane, Steve and Jill Hardy and Donald Herring. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 538, Linneus, met on Monday, April 11, at the Thorne Center in Linneus. The following officers were approved for 2022-23: President: Danelle Herring, Secretary/Treasurer: Eudora Fitzpatrick, Chaplain: Mary Ham, Historian: Pat Wood, Sgt. at Arms: Donna Rollison. Next meeting will be Monday, May 9, 4 p.m. at the Thorne Center.
Bucklin area children enjoyed the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Bucklin Community Association, despite the chilly temperatures on April 16. .
Ongoing • Sewing Class at the Brookfield YMCA. Free sewing class on Mondays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.
The Marceline Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Tori Davis, the owner of Hazel and Grace Boutique by holding a ribbon cutting on her first day of business on Main Street USA in downtown Marceline. .
On March 19 the Marceline Masonic Lodge AF&AM #481 made a 50 year presentation to Brother Kyle Lake honoring his 50 years as a Mason. Lake is pictured with his family.