Alton and Thayer’s Farmer’s Markets are gearing up for this season. Thayer’s Farmer’s Market opens in April and Alton’s opens in May.
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How Well Do You Manage Your Pond? MDC Can Help
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in West Plains is hosting a workshop discussing pond management.
Here’s The Local Easter Egg Hunts Happening This Weekend
Easter is coming up on April 5, 2026, and towns, churches, and businesses are getting ready for the holiday with Easter egg hunts.
United States Army Raises Recruitment Age To 42
Those wanting to join the military have trouble meeting the standards set for them. They are finding themselves unqualified.
Who’s Healthier- Night Owls Or Early Birds?
The Journal of the American Heart Association found that people who naturally stay up late are more likely to have poor heart health.
Miss Oregon County Patriotic Pageant Application Is Now Available
The Alton Culture Club is hosting a Miss Oregon County Patriotic Pageant on June 20, 2026. The pageant is open to any Oregon County girl ages 5-18.
Alton Culture Club Is Hosting Junk In The Trunk On May 2nd
The Alton Culture Club is hosting a Junk in the Trunk, which is essentially a yard sale from your car. The Junk in the Trunk will be on May 2, 2026, between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Two Rabies Clinics To Be Held At The Beginning Of April
It’s once again that time of year where the annual rabies clinics are being held in Alton and Mammoth Spring on April 4th and 11th, respectively.
Baby Foods Found To Not Be As Healthy As Should Be
Researchers find most baby food sold in U.S. grocery stores is ultra-processed. Additives are the number one ingredient in many baby foods.
Irish Wilderness Is Having A 10-Year Anniversary Trail Ride March 28th
Irish Wilderness Trail Rides is celebrating 10 years this year. In honor of that, they are having a trail ride on March 28, 2026, with other activities on Friday and Sunday.
Just How Good For Me Is It To Eat Cabbage?
The meal consists of corned beef, boiled and mixed with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. These ingredients have protein, vitamins and fiber.
Legislators Revive ‘Personhood’ Amendment Protecting Fetuses
Congress is examining where life begins, clarifying that a person is one with a unique DNA, regardless of age or whether in the womb.