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‘Slobs and Tramps’: Alderman Defends Controversial Dress Code, Comments
By Gregory Orear Senior General Manager TROY – A controversy over a Facebook post in which a Troy alderman advocated for a dress code by calling colleagues “slobs” and “tramps” spilled into Monday night’s meeting, resulting in contentious debate and an abrupt adjournment. Alderman Conor Martin suggested the dress code, which prohibits tank tops, t-shirts…
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Why Ponds Turn Green As Fall Approaches
A pond with green vegetation covering the surface. Photo coutesy of Kansas State University. By Jason VanceAs fall progresses, pond owners may notice their water turning increasingly green. While the color can be a natural part of seasonal pond activity, excessive vegetation and algae growth can also point to problems occurring throughout the pond’s watershed.Joe…
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Troy Defeats Francis Howell Central, continues their winning streak
By Layla ArnoldSpecial to the Troy Free PressThe Troy Buchanan Trojans kept up their winning streak in last week’s game against the Francis Howell Central Spartans. The Trojans brought home a 42-2 victory Thursday, Sept.17. This win moved Troy to 3-1 on the season.The Spartans finished the game with a 2-2 record.Troy had a tough…