You will never see seagulls in Missouri.
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By Francis Skalicky, Media specialist, Southwest Region for Missouri Department of Conservation
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12/6/23
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The arrival of a Christmas catalog in the mail recently revived memories of when the Sears and Roebuck “Wish Book” saw double duty around our house.
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By Jim Hamilton
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12/6/23
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Hi to all my friends and neighbors of the Marshfield Mail. Here it is already week nine and I thought this series would be over in four weeks about Otto and Zelda, our two Jewish Holocaust survivors of World War Two. However, as fate had it Hamas the terrorist organization of the Gaza Strip attacked Israel and history is repeating itself all over again. I have been greatly troubled this week about what is going on in the world with the protest against Israel. Tens of thousands have hit the streets the world over offering support to Hamas. Their chant has been,
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By Roger Herman
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12/6/23
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Just exactly what lies beneath Marshfield? For a century or more residents have told stories of how a giant cavern lies below the sidewalks and streets, connecting businesses, private homes and even …
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11/29/23
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“Harbinger of winter” is a term that has a more somber feel to it than its warm-weather counterpart – “harbinger of spring.” However, one marker of seasonal change – the arrival of dark-eyed juncos – is a well-known sign post of winter that makes everyone smile.
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By Francis Skalicky, Media specialist, Southwest Region for Missouri Department of Conservation
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11/29/23
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I came into some unexpected treasure a few weeks ago — wire-tied hay bales. After several years of relying on rusty wads hanging in forgotten corners of the barn, we have a fresh supply of baling wire. Wire-tied bales used to be common on Ozarks farms, and thus, an ample supply of wire. But in recent years fewer square bales have been tied with wire than with hemp or plastic twine, and small square bales have largely been
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By Jim Hamilton
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11/29/23
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As the holidays inch closer and closer, I find myself feeling conflicted. I always loved the last six weeks of the year. Thanksgiving and Christmas are times of love and celebration, regardless of who you are. Everyone just seems to be a little bit happier.
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By Shelby Atkison
shelbya@marshfieldmail.com
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11/22/23
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Cranberries have long been considered the crown jewel of Thanksgiving dinners, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
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From the Missouri Department of Conservation
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11/22/23
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To the Editor:
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Champ Herren
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11/15/23
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Hi everyone, I am so very glad to be back for another week about our story of a couple that lived
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By Roger Herman
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11/8/23
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