SOFTBALL: Lively field figures to contend for state co-ed tournament title
ALTON — It’s a different Amateur Softball Association state co-ed softball tournament unfolding this weekend at Moore Park. The Illinois Class C finals come to town for games Friday and Saturday. The champion of the 19-team affair advances to the nationals, beginning Aug. 26 in North Mankato, Minn.
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Garden Help: Summer's been tough on St. Augustine grass
You may have noticed stripes in your lawn this summer, or large areas that look burned that appeared suddenly. You are not alone. Many homeowners in Northeast Florida have experienced severe damage to St. Augustine turf this summer because of high temperatures and turf stress. The damage is likely the result of a combination of causes that includes stressed turf from the winter, 100-plus-degree ...
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Provincial journal
Police are investigating complaints about someone trying to defraud seniors in the province.
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BEYFUSS: This is the best time for lawn care
The extraordinarily hot summer of 2010 continues as we approach mid August.
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Patrons have concerns with local cemetery
Sunshine radiates onto the headstones marking the graves of Calhoun County residents long gone, as the sound of a weedeater travels across Greenlawn Gardens cemetery. While the sound seems less than serene, it is one that is welcomed by family members of the cemetery’s permanent residents.
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Jeff Ball: Overseeding keeps lawn thick, dense, weed-free
Overseeding is one of the most important lawn care tasks, yet few homeowners ever do it. So, you ask, if I fertilize my lawn properly, why do I need to add new seed, especially if my grass looks pretty good right now?
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Feels wet, sure, but just average rain for August
After three straight Augusts with roughly half the normal 9 inches of monthly rains, this month already has seen 5 inches fall from the skies
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NEW BUSINESS LICENSES: Week of August 23, 2010
NEW BUSINESS LICENSES: Week of August 23, 2010
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News in brief
Here are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.
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Volunteers turn out to aid group home
CEREDO -- After the work of an impressive group of volunteers, the young ladies of Golden Girl Group Home will have a serene new place to relax.
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