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Pruning is thought of as a winter task when the plant is dormant, but there are many reasons to prune trees and shrubs in the summer. 

Exceptionally hot and dry conditions that last for days or weeks are caused by high-pressure systems that force the air downward, preventing them from rising and cooling.

Summer has made it to Creek County and although there has been recent rain, plants will need more attention to moisture needs to thrive.

Modern-day scam artists have easy access to an enormously large pool of potential victims. Don't be one! Learn everything about how to avoid phone scams, email scams, even romance scams.

The first fireworks were developed in China around the second century, and to this day, they still follow almost the same chemical formula as they did centuries ago.

Large-scale storm events tend to bring out the scammers. Here are ways to spot the scammers and how to avoid them.

Creek County Master Gardeners learned a lot about new trends in gardening, and how to grow their participation! Read the full story here.

Scammers are hitting hard with new technology, finding ways to take advantage of folks using their kind hearts or lack of understanding. Beware!

Although quantum computing is still in the experimental stage, companies are attempting to develop quantum computers to develop new drugs, find cures for illnesses, and perhaps design the next great engineering marvel.

Even the first newspapers—actually made of metal or stone—contained many of the same kinds of content we see today, including daily news and obituaries. Read more interesting factoids about newspapers inside!