On July 3, 2019 Alton, Missouri will once again celebrate our country’s independence. Weather permitting Alton has celebrated our nation’s birthday by a display of fireworks.
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You can buy Fireworks From the Boy Scouts Outside of Alton, MO
From now until July 5, 2019 local Boy Scouts Troop 102 is selling fireworks. Their purpose is to raise funds.
Stopping the Kudzu Epidemic On Your Property this Year
Kudzu is a type of vine, native to Asia, that chokes out surrounding vegetation by its spreading. The vine, originally brought to the United States in 1876 during the Philadelphia Centennial Expedition, has become well known.
Community Oregon County Independence Day Activities
All around Oregon County, Missouri, residents celebrate our nation’s Independence Day. Beginning before the actual fourth of July, the celebrating begins.
Oregon County Farmers Market June 29, 2019 Provides Down Home Goodness
Do you enjoy eating fresh fruit? Then the farmers market is for you. The farmers market is held every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm Apr through Oct.
Starting July 1, Apply Online for MDC Managed Deer Hunt
Starting July 1, hunters can go to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) website to apply for a managed deer hunt.
Commentary Claiming Racism, Chairman Cancels Local Civil War Re-Enactment
About two years ago, in 2017, Confederate Civil War monuments were being taken down left and right as groups such as “Smash White Supremacy Chicago”
Alton Missouri Joins Nation With Flag Day Celebrations
On June 14, 1777, the United States adopted the U.S. flag; on that day, Congress also adopted “the American continental army.”
Three Missouri Schools Awarded NFGFC Fitness Centers
The National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC) mission is “to build a nation of the fittest, healthiest kids in the world.”
Celebrate National Donut Day With a Free Doughnut
During World War I, The Salvation Army’s “Doughnut Lassies” came up with an idea to boost the troop’s morale by making donuts.
Annual Free Fishing Weekend in Missouri- June 8 and 9
Once again it is spring and time for free fishing. This weekend, June 8-9, 2019 anyone can fish for free in Missouri.
Stay Aware of Bears in Missouri this Summer
Warm summer months means that nature is at its full strength- everything from animals to plants are out getting some sunshine.