Watch for deer could be one of the most uttered phrase in rural small town Midwest America. Parents urge their teenage drivers to watch for deer as they head out of the driveway. Wives remind their husbands on the way to work. The words were on the inside of a glass door in a former restaurant. You couldn’t miss it as you were leaving.
Do country people really keep old rusty cars on their lawns? I ran across this question in an online forum recently. It made me laugh and stop to read some of the answers.
Country Roads: What is so special about the country road that makes it song worthy?
Katy Morton had to fight for her life this past year. Katy struggled against covid beginning October of 2021 and still has life altering effects, including the loss of her toes. But, you can’t tell the hard times she has been through by her personality and positive outlook on life.
The museum tells wonderful stories through the notes and descriptions of the items, the displays and the dedicated volunteers who work there.
In previous years, Forest City has made a whole day of the event. They host softball or kickball games, baby and princess/prince contests, live music and maybe even a greased pig contest for the kids.
The north side of the square of Oregon, MO is where many businesses operate.
The Griefe family poses for a picture on the porch of their home,
If you have looked for a rental within the last year or two in the city of Oregon, MO, you know the troubles and how difficult it has become to find something open. Rentals are snatched up quickly and the monthly dues are rising. The picture shows a section of one of the few multi…
Small Town Mural in Oregon, MO depicts a small town parade similar to the one hosted by Oregon every year during the fall festival.