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New MDC hunting booklets available for deer, turkey, dove, waterfowl

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missouri deer, turkey, waterfowl, and dove hunters that new booklets for upcoming hunting seasons are now available. Hunters and others can get the most current information on upcoming fall hunting from the MDC 2026 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet and the MDC Migratory Bird

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Donate Blood Thursday, July 23

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the sole supplier of blood, platelets and plasma to more than 40 area hospitals, is encouraging community members to give blood at an upcoming blood drive in El Dorado Springs on Thursday, July 23. The drive offers a simple way for residents to make a lifesaving impact close

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MDC reminds people to celebrate safely this summer

With holiday celebrations happening, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds everyone to be careful with fireworks, campfires, and other sources of fire that could cause a wildfire Fireworks: Don’t light fireworks in any areas where the sparks could ignite dry grass, leaves, or other potential fire fuel. Always have an approved fire extinguisher and

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Visit MDC at southeast Missouri libraries for educational summer fun

Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff at several libraries across southeast Missouri in July for free summer reading programs. Journey through time with MDC staff and explore stories about the descendants of dinosaurs who still live among us—no registration required. July 7 at Regional Riverside Libraries • Jackson -9:00 – 10:00 a.m. http://short.mdc.mo.gov/oqA.

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July is Lake Appreciation Month

Missouri Stream Teams are encouraging Missouri businesses to participate in Plastic Free July: A Missouri Business Challenge in July in celebration of July being Missouri’s “Lake Appreciation Month.” Plastic pollution is an increasingly urgent and widely recognized problem in Missouri. We see it everywhere—from local parks and sports facilities to schools and grocery stores. Between

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Tri County Fifth Sunday service

The Tri County Baptist Group will hold its regular Fifth Sunday services on Sunday, May 31 at South Side Missionary Baptist Church in Bolivar. After Sunday School, the morning service will start at 11 a.m. with preaching by Brother Mike Foster. After lunch on the grounds and a business meeting, the afternoon sermon will be

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Cemetery donations needed

Donations needed for the moving and upkeep of the Pleasant Springs Cemetery at Oyer. Please mail checks to: Pleasant Springs Cemetery c/o Terri Fast, 3360 SW Rd., El Dorado Springs, MO 64744.

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Memorial Services at Green Lawn

Memorial Day services will be held at Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City, MO  at  11 a.m. Monday, May 25. Brother Ken Swartz will bring the message. Everyone is welcome. Please bring your lawn chairs.

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Pleasant Grove Cemetery meeting

The Pleasant  Grove  Cemetery Board will meet for the selection of two board members at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the cemetery located on Y Hwy. in St.Clair County

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St. Clair Co Fifth Sunday service

The St. Clair County Baptist Association will hold its 5th Sunday services on Saturday and Sunday May 30 and 31 with Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church. 7 pm Saturday evening Devotional – David Loane Sermon – Bro John Spear Sunday 10a.m.- Sunday School 11 a.m. –  devotional by Harry Schwartz Sermon – Bro.Haden Stevens No

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