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Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Katie Baker on ‘Pumpkin Smash’ event and more

October 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

A Jack-O-Lantern snarls after meeting his demise when tossed from a fire tower during the Byron Fire Department's annual Pumpkin Smashing Event on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. — File photo: A jack-o'-lantern snarls after meeting his demise when tossed from a fire tower during the Byron Fire Department's annual Pumpkin Smashing Event on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. (Earleen Hinton)

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The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 20 featured the 4-H Youth Development Coordinator with Lee County Extension, Katie Baker, discussing upcoming events, including a “Pumpkin Smash” at Sauk Valley Community College on Nov. 8 through Lee County Extension.

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John Sahly

John Sahly is the Managing editor for the Shaw Local News Network. He has been with Shaw Media since 2008, previously serving as digital editor, and the Daily Chronicle sports editor and sports reporter.