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4 days ago
- Sport
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Colliers hold out against Town after second-half sending off
Northallerton Town 1 Easington Colliery 2 Northallerton could have few complaints about a disappointing home defeat that ended their unbeaten start to the season. Town only got going after being reduced to 10 men in the second half, and although they pulled a goal back it was always going to be a tough battle to salvage a share of the points against resilient opponents. Manager Jason Newall was able to name a full-strength side, with skipper Liam Darville returning in midfield after a midweek injury, player-coach Jamie Harwood back in defence and Alistair Banks making his first start of the season up front alongside leading scorer James Sayer. Starting with a strong wind at their backs, Town showed flashes of attacking intent in the opening stages. Sayer headed narrowly wide from a James Coatsworth free-kick and Jack Stapley shot over the bar after a good build-up. But it was Easington who seized the initiative with the opening goal in the 21st minute. Dylan Elliott fired in a free-kick from the edge of the box that 'keeper Preston Leech got his gloves to, but he couldn't prevent the ball dribbling over the line. It needed a great tackle by Darville on Liam Anderson to prevent the visitors extending their first-half lead, and the dangerous winger shot narrowly wide before the break as Easington went in as the stronger side. Town's prospects were dealt a blow shortly into the second half when substitute Joe Wheatley, who had been on the field for only three minutes, was sent off for stamping on Easington replacement Dane Eltringham. And things got worse in the 55th minute when the Colliers doubled their lead through centre-forward Thomas Bott. Manager Newall promptly emptied the rest of his bench and it was fellow substitute Usman Ogidan who struck the sole positive note of the afternoon with his first goal for Northallerton after 77 minutes. A cross by Jonny Haase was helped on its way by Sayer and Ogidan got the final touch from close range. Town rallied strongly in the closing stages but Easington were able to hold out for a deserved victory. Northallerton host Kendal Town in the preliminary round of the FA Cup at the Calvert Stadium on Saturday, August 16 (3pm). Northallerton Town: Leech, Dale, Haase, Darville, Harwood, Allen, Stapley (Ogidan 63), Coatsworth (Wheatley 50), Sayer, Kitching (Nicholas 59), Banks (Brown 59). Easington Colliery: Hopkinson, Barrow (Ford 84), Charlton, Agnew, Ord (Eltringham 12), Nelson, Tapping (Pearn 69), Elliott, Bott (Chisholm 69), Coote, Anderson. Att: 152.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Climate
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St. Louis County targets rising mosquito numbers
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – This summer's weather conditions have been ideal for an increase in mosquito populations. St. Louis County Public Health Vector-Borne Disease Prevention employees are actively working to control mosquito numbers. 'You know, with the spring rains, we are anticipating a pretty heavy mosquito season this year,' James Sayer, supervisor of the St. Louis County Department of Health's Vector Control Center, said. They have been working diligently over the last six weeks to put larvicide in standing water all around the county. 'We typically try to get out and pretreat all the flood prone areas before the spring rains so that we try to get a handle on mosquitos before they get bad,' Sayer said. Hot and dry conditions are typically when we see the most West Nile virus cases, but humidity doesn't hurt. A two-pronged approach is used to try to control the problem. They get the biggest bang for their buck by using larvicide, which is the control of larval mosquitoes. They also do adult spraying with their trucks. The time at which they spray depends on what type of mosquitoes they are trying to eliminate. Pope Leo XIV's former St. Louis residence is on the market for $1.8M Recent heavy rains in April and for the start of May are normally not a good thing for emerging mosquito numbers. But sometimes, it can be. 'We tend to focus our control activities more on the types of mosquitoes that transmit diseases and make you sick. Those types of mosquitoes tend to be more prevalent in storm sewers and catch-basins,' Sayer said. 'So, when we get frequent rains, it tends to flush mosquito larvae out and kill them. On the other hand, those frequent rains can also tend to flush out our larvicides.' Of course, the best way to protect yourself from West Nile virus is to protect yourself from mosquito bites. 'Long sleeves, long pants, light colors. Limit time outside during dawn and dusk and wear mosquito repellents that are EPA approved,' Sayer said. To further reduce your property's attractiveness to mosquitos, rid yourself of any standing water on or near the property. This includes items that can hold water, like buckets, children's toys, kiddie pools, clogged gutters, or French drains. – St. Louis County Remove standing water where mosquitoes lay eggs Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out any items that hold water like tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpot saucers, or trash containers. Mosquitoes lay eggs near water. Tightly cover water storage containers (buckets, cisterns, rain barrels) so mosquitoes cannot get inside to lay eggs. For containers without lids, use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito. Fill tree holes to prevent them from filling with water. Repair cracks or gaps in your septic tank if you have one. Cover open vent or plumbing pipes. Use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito. Kill mosquito larvae outside your home Use larvicides to treat large bodies of water that will not be used for drinking and cannot be covered or dumped out. When using larvicides, always follow label instructions. Drain and turn over kiddie pools. Kill mosquitoes outside your home Use an outdoor adulticide to kill adult mosquitoes in areas where they rest. Mosquitoes rest in dark, humid areas like under patio furniture or under the carport or garage. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
