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Curbing the colonies in Lincoln County
By Tony CarosellaTroy Free PressTROY — Across the rural stretches and growing towns of Lincoln County, community cat overpopulation remains an ongoing challenge as unchecked colonies strain local ecosystems and municipal resources.Although Barbra Cherry, founder of the grassroots Facebook group TNR Efforts for Ferals of Lincoln and Warren County, said the feral cat population in…
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Landowners hosting field day in Callaway Co.
PORTLAND – Landowners interested in improving woods, wildlife habitat and overall property health can learn firsthand from a family recognized for its stewardship success at a free forest and wildlife field day Sept. 12 near Portland.University of Missouri Extension and conservation partners will host the workshop from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the Callaway County property…
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Indoor pickleball facility coming to Troy
By Stan SchwartzTroy Free PressIf you’ve heard about the pickleball rage sweeping the country and have always wanted to try this intriguing sport, you’re in luck. The McGhee family will soon be opening the Pickleball Shack just off Hwy. 47 in Troy.Ken McGhee and his son, Jesse, are working to build their new business inside…