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Don’t Start A Fire! Burn Ban Set For Oregon County Until Further Notice
Presiding Oregon County Commissioner David Stubblefield has issued a burn ban that is in place until further notice.
Outdoor Fun For Kids That Can Get Messy While Increasing Learning
Summer is only a week away, officially. This is the time to go outside with your children. It is OK for them to get messy, dirty.
Local 4-H And County FFA Enter Their Animals In The Heart Of The Ozarks Fair
There were a lot of pigs and goats entered in the fair. The AltonMo.com field team was able to interview some of these kids.
Alton, Missouri Is Preparing For The Next Solar Eclipse
In 2024, a solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the United States. This eclipse will take place on April 8, 2024.
Multiple 4-H Kids Participating In The Heart Of The Ozarks Fair
A lot, twenty-three to be exact, of 4-H kids are going to be participating in the Heart of the Ozarks Fair with their animals.
Alton Future Farmers Of America Entrants In The Heart Of The Ozarks Fair
The Heart of the Ozarks Fair is happening from June 6 to 11, 2022. For the 4-H and FFA, they will be at the fairgrounds from June 5th to 7th.
Strangers On Your Property? Forest Service Doing Survey Work In The Area
The forest service is doing surveying in the area. They are surveying all the property lines bordering the forest in Oregon County, Missouri.
Stressed Out? Need To Unwind? Take Time To Listen To Nature
Studies are beginning to prove that nature does, indeed, calm us. Calm, soothing sounds in nature reflect their strength towards people. The research proves this truth. Â A collaboration between Carleton University, Colorado State University, and Michigan State University and the National Park Service examined 18 previous studies about the effects of natural sounds on human […]
Mo Conservation Warns Residents It’s Time To Be Bear Aware
The spring is officially here, and these mammals are leaving their winter dens in search of food. Missourians need to “Be Bear Aware.”
Tips To Properly Prepare And Maintain A Spring Garden
It is May now.The time has come to begin your spring gardening routine. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
Tick Season Is Here- Simple Facts To Remember
What do all these things have in common? It’s tick season! They are most active from April through July. What can we do about them?