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Community Local Fire Departments Offer The Boot
Two local fire departments are giving extra time to fill a boot for St. Jude’s Hospital.
CVE-2020-0601 is a Dangerous Windows Exploit Revealed by the NSA
On January 1, 2020, Microsoft released a group of patches that fixed a collection of exploits. The main exploit was CVE-2020-0601 which Microsoft was made aware of by the National
USDA Issues Policy For Feral Hogs Mark Twain Forest
In December, 2019 the Forest service announced a decision to close the Mark Twain National Forest to feral swine hunting. But, there will be an exception.
Community Christos House Plans Chocolate Festival 2020 In West Plains, Mo
The 17th annual chocolate festival will be held Saturday, February 8, 2020. It takes place at the First Methodist Church in West Plains, Missouri.
Community Trump Statement At 47th March For Life
At the National Mall in Washington DC, on January 24, 2020, President Donald Trump talked at the 47th March for Life. The president said, “It is my profound honor to be the first President in history to attend the March for Life. “ He also stated the reason why they were there at the March […]
Alton Public Library Switching Systems
Libraries in Oregon county will be switching over to a new library system. As there are several libraries in Oregon County, each patron needs to be aware of the changes being made, so as to better plan their reading. Note no one can check out books in-between Monday, January 27, 2020, through Thursday, January 30, […]
President Trump Will Speak In Person At 2020 March For Life
President Trump will speak at the 47th annual March for Life in person according to Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life. The march is on January 24th, 2020.
Area Ice Storm Closes Schools And Businesses
Overnight Thursday, January 23, 2020, an ice storm surged through the area closing schools and businesses. Simply getting off the porch required extra balancing skills.
Community Meeting Kicks Off Farmer’s Market 2020 Season
Alton, Mo. – Oregon County Farmers Market will hold a farmer’s meeting. This is to kick off the 2020 season of gardening. Details About This Meeting On Saturday, January 25, 2020, the Alton Community Worship Center will host residents and interested parties concerned about the upcoming farmers market season. The meeting begins at 2:00 p.m. […]
Border Wall GoFundMe Raises Over $25 Million
A supporter of President Trump’s wall started a GoFundMe to help pay for the project on December 16, 2018. Four days after the fundraising page was launched it had raised over $4 million. The fund is now over $25 million. One of President Trumps most memorable promise during his campaign was that he planned to […]
Apple Apps To Reduce Stress In The School Classroom
Apple releases another app to help teachers and scholars, the Schoolwork app. In today’s world, people are turning more and more to electronics.