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Illinois Extension, environmental nonprofit hosting pumpkin-smashing events after Halloween

Samantha Lee
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Samantha Lee
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Samantha is a dedicated community journalist with a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Having previously reported for the Chicago Tribune's local news section, she brings a wealth of experience in covering community events and issues that matter to Bloomington residents.

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Illinois Extension, environmental nonprofit hosting pumpkin-smashing events after Halloween — Decatur Community news

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Illinois Extension is offering a chance to dispose of outdated pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns by recycling and composting them. And that starts with smashing them. Illinois Extension is hosting a series of events throughout the state to smash pumpkins and then compost them. This project is in collaboration with SCARCE, an environmental [...]

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