‘Improved’ pasture does not mean fertilized
There’s a lot of confusion in the media about Florida’s cattle ranches, according to Matt Pearce, president of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association. A common misconception: Some people think ranchers fertilize their pastures every year with so [...]
Chobee Volleyball Academy to have first mini-season
OKEECHOBEE — Chobee Volleyball Academy (CVA) is scheduled to host their first-ever [...]
Inspiring Okeechobee: All her students are Sherlock kids
OKEECHOBEE — Jean Sherlock has been a member of the Okeechobee school system for over 25 years. [...]
Operation SOS awarded grant for spaying and neutering
OKEECHOBEE — Operation SOS, a nonprofit that offers low-cost spay and neutering, has been [...]
Lessons of Dorian discussed at EOC
MOORE HAVEN — Many of the county and other officials who gather in the event of an emergency [...]
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Tire and auto care business adds blueberries
OKEECHOBEE — Think of the decor in the waiting room when you last had your vehicle serviced. You probably didn’t see anything that would delight, [...] - More »
- SCORE business seminar planned
- Belle Glade offering help for home buyers
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‘Improved’ pasture does not mean fertilized
There’s a lot of confusion in the media about Florida’s cattle ranches, according to Matt Pearce, president of the Florida Cattlemen’s [...] - More »
- Inspiring Okeechobee: All her students are Sherlock kids
- Operation SOS awarded grant for spaying and neutering
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Man charged with animal cruelty
Bradley James Chism, age 26, was arrested on Sept. 11 for animal cruelty-cause cruel death, pain and suffering. After receiving information about [...] - More »
- OHS student arrested
- Local trans woman memorialized
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Seeking seniors, people with disabilities with talent
SEBRING — Love will fill the air as seniors and people with disabilities showcase their talent on stage during the fifth annual Special STARS Got [...] - More »
- Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center plans new season
- ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ auditions planned
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Airglades Airport update meeting set Sept. 16
LABELLE — Some discussion came up at the last Hendry County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Aug. 27 regarding upcoming developments [...] - More »
- Dorian preparations went smoothly in Hendry County
- County Commission opposes lake level deviation
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West Palm Beach VA to resume normal operations Sept. 4
WEST PALM BEACH – The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center and outlying clinics will resume normal operations on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. The [...] - More »
- Raulerson Hospital to lock down at 7 p.m.
- Hendry Regional Medical Center Emergency Room to remain open during storm
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Caloosahatchee Watershed seeking public’s help
FORT MYERS – On Aug. 5, Calusa Water Keeper, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the protection of the Caloosahatchee River & [...] - More »
- Bedz for Kidz helps Southwest Florida children feel at home
- Big Cypress plan raises sportsmen’s ire
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Ranches help remove nutrients from watershed
OKEECHOBEE — “My family has been blessed by God. He’s given us a small piece of his Earth to take care of,” said Wes Williamson of Williamson [...] - More »
- Corps plans no Lake Okeechobee releases
- Water managers move more water south
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Okeechobee Music Festival set for March 5-8, 2020
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival is back! At their July 25 meeting, the Okeechobee County Commission approved Soundslinger’s [...] - More »
- OMF Participation Row featured local nonprofits
- Warrior Center recycles camping gear left by festival fans
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On guns, where do we go from here?
Like you, I watched in shock as news unfolded of the mass shooting in El Paso — the 250th so far this year. Like you, I reacted in disgust as we [...] - More »
- Letter to the Editor - Old fire truck
- Climate-smart farming should be encouraged
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School food workers find a winning recipe
OKEECHOBEE — The food service staff of the Okeechobee County School District were front and center at the Sept. 10 Okeechobee County School Board [...] - More »
- VPK students studying colors of the rainbow
- WES students test a hypothesis
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Chobee Volleyball Academy to have first mini-season
OKEECHOBEE — Chobee Volleyball Academy (CVA) is scheduled to host their first-ever mini-season this year. The new season will take the [...] - More »
- Tigers are Hendry County champs after defeating LaBelle
- Football around the lake
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Veteran Keebler earned his ‘dolphin,’ no regrets
OKEECHOBEE — Bob Keebler was born in Hughesville, Pa. He joined the Navy in 1966 while still in high school but through the 90-day deferral [...] - More »
- Being in the Navy was a necessary thing in ’42
- Even boys can make a difference in war
