MONTICELLO – On Saturday, a group of Boy Scouts from Troop 154 came together to earn Hunter Smith’s Eagle Scout badge under the leadership of Parks Department Superintendent Mitch Billy by building a greenhouse for the Alter Nature Center. Smith, who will turn 18 on Jan. 27, has been a Boy Scout since first grade, … Read more
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Stillwater Public Schools agriculture teacher Bailey Cleaver received the 2022 National Association of Agriculture Educators Outstanding Preservice Teacher Award in December. The News Press spoke to Cleary about her award shortly before Stillwater Public Schools went on vacation for Christmas. Clear was presented with an award during the 2022 NAAE Convention in Las Vegas. She … Read more
Have you ever wondered what weeds are in your yard or how to take care of the plants in your house? Want to expand your knowledge of gardening or tree care in your backyard? Beginning in January and running through February, Oklahoma Extension offers master gardener classes for anyone interested in learning about lawns, trees, … Read more
A forest worker turned out to be so good at growing cannabis that the lawyer said he should change his job to horticulture. Photo / 123RF A man described as a “country boy” has been successful in growing cannabis in a secret room hidden behind a false wall, suggesting the lawyer may switch his career … Read more
Country United States of AmericaUS Virgin IslandsSmall outer islands of the United StatesCanadaMexico, United Mexico AmericaBahamas, Commonwealth of theCuba, Republic ofDominican RepublicHaiti, Republic ofJamaicaAfghanistanAlbania, People’s Socialist RepublicAlgeria, People’s Democratic RepublicAmerican SamoaAndorra, theAngola, Republic ofAnguillaAntarctica (region south of 60 degrees S)Antigua and BarbudaArgentina, Argentine RepublicArmeniaArubaAustralia, Commonwealth ofAustria, Republic ofAzerbaijan, Republic ofBahrain, Kingdom ofBangladesh, People’s RepublicBarbadosBelarusBelgium, Kingdom … Read more
TIFTON – National Teachers’ Day was held on September 15, and students at Abraham Baldwin College of Agriculture had strong reasons to celebrate. For the fourth consecutive year, with 34 agriculture graduates walking across the stage at spring commencement ceremonies, ABAC has produced more graduates with bachelor’s degrees in agriculture than any college or university … Read more
TIFTON – National Teachers’ Day was held on September 15, and students at Abraham Baldwin College of Agriculture had strong reasons to celebrate. For the fourth consecutive year, with 34 agriculture graduates walking across the stage at spring commencement ceremonies, ABAC has produced more graduates with bachelor’s degrees in agriculture than any college or university … Read more
Ask Brian Jervis, head gardener One of the main goals of the Tulsa County Master Gardeners is to share horticultural information with local residents. We do a variety of things like tending beautiful plantings like Brookside, beautifying Habitat for Humanity homes, growing produce on our seed-to-dinner farm to distribute to the less fortunate, and more. … Read more
100 years ago September 4, 1922: At a recent meeting of the Lincoln Circuit Mark Society, it was decided to mark the route that Abraham Lincoln ran while practicing law. Association members are working the circuit, placing signs at county boundaries and additional formal markers at county seats. Logo LCMA is painted in visible areas. … Read more