The podium was a popular place for Jefferson County archers at the National Archery in Schools Program state tournament on March 19 through 22 in Branson, Missouri. Twenty-three area schools participated in the bullseye tournament and proved the point that these kids are good. Wade Conner, a sophomore at Hillsboro High School, shot a scoreContinue reading “County schools dominate state archery tournament”
Monthly Archives: April 2025
Annual buyback program incentivizes invasive pear tree removal
The city of Herculaneum and a few other online sources have recently posted helpful tips for pruning Bradford pear trees. The once-revered ornamental landscaping plants are now recognized as invasive, and they have a particular trait of breaking branches easily in wind and ice storms. Recent spring storms may have brought the need for treeContinue reading “Annual buyback program incentivizes invasive pear tree removal”
Don't Call Me Outdoor John 