What to Do if a Bat Gets in Your House: Here’s How to Remove It Safely

URBANA, Ill. (THE CONVERSATION) — There’s a very good chance that you’ll encounter a bat at some point in your life.There are more than 1,500 species of these fascinating flying mammals, found in almost all habitats outside the polar regions, and many of them have adapted to living around humans.

I’d Rather Be LuckyThan Good

Joe’s Outdoor LivingEvery year brings new seasons in the outdoors, and the constant daydreaming of opening day is just a part of who we are. Whether it is spring turkey, waterfowl, or the first crisp morning of deer season, those images constantly dance around in an outdoorsman’s head.

Aggie Watering Hole

Locher had to take a massive risk and knew he had to attempt radio contact with the next plane he heard. It was an F4 overhead and upon contact, the pilot on the other end was naturally skeptical — was this a trap for the rescuers, or was it truly their MIA comrade, known by all?

Man’s Best Friend, ATrue Healer

A week ago, I took a hard fall onto the concrete, and if I’m being honest, the pain has been winning the battle for my attention.But then she walked in, my oldest girl, a Catahoula I’ve had for thirteen years.

Vegetable Garden Problems and Care

It’s June now and that means our gardens should be really starting to grow. Gardens are so much fun and so rewarding, but they are also a lot of work.As we move through the season in the garden, there are many issues we face as a gardener.

What’s the Purpose?

Back when I was teaching, I remember the moments when students would ask, “Why do we gotta know this stuff?” While it may have been a tactic to stall the lesson, I saw it as an opportunity to enthusiastically explain the why behind what we were learning.

Meet the Pawnee County Fair Queen

For the second consecutive year, Justice Currie has been selected to serve as the Pawnee County Fair Queen, a reflection of her dedication to agriculture, leadership, and service to the youth of Pawnee County.

News Briefs

The Johnson house was signed over to the Pawnee City Development Corporation (PCDC). The house had been going through the abatement process and will be torn down by PCDC as part of Pawnee City's beautification initiatives.

Quote of the Week:

'What’s my definition of success? (…) It’s a person that can take the failures in their life and turn them into motivation' -NF (HOPE)

City Council Approached with Plea to Improve Downtown Traffic

Joise Friedly approached the Pawnee City City Council at its meeting on Monday, June 8th, to plead for improvements at the intersection of Highways 8 and 50.