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Extension Corner

There are several winter annuals to choose from and depending on your operation one may work better than the other in your forage plan. Wheat has been used for years and is generally the lowest seed cost of winter annuals.
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MCSO Arrests a suspect in Everton

On August 13, 2023, at approximately 3:19 PM, Marion County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to 333 MC 4039 in the Everton Community, regarding a report of a male threatening a family member with a firearm. On arrival at 333 MC 4039, deputies met with the father of the suspect (JOSHUA SMITHEE, W/M, DOB:12/15/1971) and attempted to convince him to exit the residence and talk about the incident.
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Growing Up Flippin The Thrill of a New School Year

By Cindy Wood Young Students in most area schools will be starting the new school year sometime this week. And, again, it’s causing me to stroll down the proverbial “memory lane.” I was one of those kids who could hardly wait each summer for school to get out so I would be free to spend the days having adventures, riding my beloved bike with my ride-or-die friend, Vickie, and more.
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Marion County Fair

The Marion County Fair begins Tuesday, September 12 and will conclude Saturday, September 16 at the Marion County Fairgrounds. School Day is Thursday, September 14, at 9 a.m.
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