Concord Clayton Pioneer

08/06/2025

As temperatures rise in the Concord area, summer can bring both joy and risk; especially for older adults. Seniors are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses due to changes in how their bodies regulate temperature, underlying health conditions, or medications that affect hydration and circulation. A heatwave that might feel like a minor inconvenience to some can be dangerous, even life-threatening to others. Follow the link below for some tips on staying cool this summer.

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As temperatures rise in the Concord area, summer can bring both joy and risk; especially for older adults.

08/06/2025

Cremation has become an increasingly common choice, and with it comes a wide variety of options for honoring loved ones. Cemeteries today offer meaningful and beautiful ways to place urns, ranging from traditional niches and garden settings to custom-built memorials for entire families. Choosing a final resting place for an urn is an important step in preserving your family’s legacy. Follow the link below to continue reading.

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Choosing a final resting place for an urn is an important step in preserving your family’s legacy.

08/06/2025

Sunny Solomon's recommendation to beat the current summer heat is to read “Tahoe Speed,” the latest Owen McKenna mystery. Author Todd Borg isn’t writing about speeding boats or swimmers skimming across our favorite lake. This summer, Owen McKenna is into terminal velocity speed skiing. And that takes snow – lots of it. Don’t you feel cooler already? Follow the link below to continue reading.

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Concord Clayton Pioneer newspaper provides local news, sports, entertainment and commentary on events and happenings in the area

08/05/2025

The opportunity to redesign your kitchen is truly a luxury, so being thoughtful about the following steps will ensure a spectacular finale. Whether you are designing a kitchen from scratch or diving into a remodel in your existing home, two things need to happen right away: coming up with a strong, functional layout of your kitchen cabinets and selecting appliances that will enhance your kitchen in regard to aesthetics and scale. Follow the link below to continue reading.

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The opportunity to redesign your kitchen is truly a luxury, so being thoughtful about the following steps will ensure a spectacular finale.

08/05/2025

In this chapter about pet diets, I’d like to explore whether grain-free diets are actually better for our pets – or is it just clever marketing?Since the rise of the grain-free trend 12-15 years ago, we’ve seen an unexpected and potentially serious consequence emerge in some dogs. Follow the link below to continue reading.

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Are grain-free diets are actually better for our pets – or is it just clever marketing?

08/05/2025

We help you celebrate the lives of your loved ones and find healing through ceremony in a spiritual, compassionate, and professional way.

08/04/2025

The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole family. We update the Pioneer Calendar page every week so check back often to find out what’s going on near you. If you’d like to submit your event to the Pioneer Calendar page, please send email to us at [email protected]. Follow the link below to continue reading.

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Concord Clayton Pioneer newspaper provides local news, sports, entertainment and commentary on events and happenings in the area

08/04/2025

Each week the Pioneer posts a short summary of local news we covered online. Did you miss any stories? Follow the link below to read "So This Happened..." for the week of July 28-Aug.3, 2025.

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Each week, the Concord Clayton Pioneer posts a summary of our news stories called “So This Happened…” and this post covers the week of July 28 to August 3 2025.

08/04/2025

Read the Concord Police report for the week of July 23 - 29, 2025.

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Concord Police arrest report for the week of July 23 through 29, 2025

08/04/2025

Are you passionate about caring for others? Home Helpers® Home Care is looking for compassionate Caregivers! Click the link below to find a location near you!

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08/02/2025

A beloved resident of Clayton for almost 50 years, Frederic “Fred” Edward Pueringer passed away on May 27, 2025, at the age of 88. Fred faced the challenges of Parkinson’s disease with courage and grace for the last nine years, inspiring those around him with his resilience and unwavering spirit. Follow the link below to read the complete obituary.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 5562 Clayton Road, Concord, with reception to follow at Oakhurst Country Club, 1001 Peacock Creek Dr., Clayton.

A beloved resident of Clayton for almost 50 years, Frederic “Fred” Edward Pueringer passed away on May 27, 2025, at the age of 88.

08/01/2025

The Clayton Police Dept. recorded 13 arrests in July. Follow the link below to read the full police report for July, 2025.

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The Clayton Police report details police activity for the Clayton Police Department during the month of July 2025.