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10/17/2026 · Pleasant Hill
Stony Man: Shenandoah’s Short Hike With a Big Payoff
Stony Man Trail in Shenandoah National Park is the kind of hike that makes beginners feel like they’ve pulled off something heroic. It’s short, shady, and ends on a slab of rock with a view big enough to make your sandwich taste better.
The Last Two Hours of Incoming Tide Are Prime Time for Striped Bass
Stripers are sliding into tidal rivers behind baitfish, and the best bite is happening when most anglers are still drinking coffee. Bring a plug rod, a handful of soft plastics, and enough patience to wait for moving water.
10/16/2026
Cut a Clean Dovetail Joint With a $15 Saw
You do not need a fancy dovetail jig, boutique saw, or a beard full of sawdust to make a strong, handsome drawer corner. With two scraps, a backsaw, and a little patience, you can cut a joint this weekend that looks far more difficult than it is.
10/16/2026
The Cabbage Wedges That Turn Into Dinner
Cabbage gets its best personality in a hot cast-iron skillet: sweet, smoky, crisp at the edges, and tender enough to eat with a fork. Give it a little time and it stops being “the vegetable on the side” and becomes the whole point.
10/16/2026
The Suitcase Carry: The Simple Exercise That Trains Your Whole Trunk
Carrying one heavy object in one hand looks almost too easy to count as a workout. That is precisely why it works: your torso has to fight being pulled sideways while your legs keep you moving.
10/16/2026
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City Council Meeting Scheduled for May 7th in La Grange
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of La Grange will hold a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 202 N. College, La Grange, MO 63448. Agenda items will include discussion and potential action on the following: 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting 5. Public Comments 6. Old Business 7. New Business 8. Department Reports 9. Mayor's Report 10. Adjournment All interested parties are welcome to attend. Posted: April 30, 2024
La Grange Board of Aldermen Approves Zoning Change, Discusses Sidewalk Project
CITY OF LA GRANGE BOARD OF ALDERMEN MINUTES March 12, 2024 The La Grange Board of Aldermen met on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor John Smith presided over the meeting. ATTENDANCE: Mayor John Smith Alderman Jane Doe Alderman Robert Johnson Alderman Sarah Lee Alderman Michael Brown City Clerk Emily Davis City Attorney David Garcia APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was approved as presented. MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes from the February 13, 2024, meeting were approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Downtown Sidewalk Improvement Project Update: Public Works Director, Mark Wilson, provided an update on the ongoing sidewalk project. Work is on schedule, with completion expected by mid-April. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Proposed Zoning Amendment for Elm Street Property: The Board discussed a proposed zoning amendment for a property located at 123 Elm Street. After a public hearing, the amendment was approved with a vote of 4-1. 2. FY 2025 Budget Workshop Schedule: The schedule for the FY 2025 budget workshops was presented and approved. Workshops will begin on April 1st. 3. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Presentation: A preliminary presentation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan was given. The final plan is expected to be presented in May. PUBLIC COMMENT: Several residents addressed the Board regarding concerns about traffic calming measures on Oak Avenue. The Board acknowledged the concerns and committed to reviewing the issue. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM.
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