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'End the Suffering': After stabbing his dad in the eye with a screwdriver, son kills him with a cleaver
By Gregory Orear Senior General Manager FOLEY – A St. Louis man admitted to law enforcement over the weekend after stabbing his father in the eye with a screwdriver, he put an “end (to) the suffering” by killing him with a meat cleaver. The Lincoln County Prosecutor’s Office formally charged Richard Scott Saettele with murder…
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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…