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Ozark Spring, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) Saturday, May 4 Awards Luncheon is scheduled for 12:00 noon at the American Legion Hall, 1401 Bill Virdon Blvd., West Plains, MO. In addition to the presentation of the Chapter Awards, Vivian Sue Brake who passed away on...
The Ozarks Healthcare Behavioral Health Center (BHC), along with several local organizations who serve health and wellness needs of individuals across the region, will host a Community Connections Resource Fair at Emmett Kelly Park in Houston, Missouri, on May 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m...
Governor Mike Parson announced on Friday, April 19 that the Missouri Conservation Commission has selected Jason Sumners as the next director of the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), effective June 1, 2024. Sumners currently serves as the deputy director of resource management for MDC and...
On April 6, Jan Tappana, Chapter Regent, Ozark Spring NSDAR presented Dr. Rick Mansfield with the distinguished Daughters of the American Revolution’s (DAR) Conservation Medal and Conservation Certificate Award.
The NSDAR Conservation Award is a one-time per recipient award – honor that...
The West Plains City Council passed multiple bills into city ordinances during its regular meeting on Monday, April 15. Among these bills were enacting the new entertainment district, changes to grass nuisance laws, and a change to the current budget. Two resolutions were also passed that...
The Howell County Commission met with engineers and others to make plans for mitigation funding for the 65775 zip code area. Following the historic 2017 flood, FEMA funds were earmarked for five zip codes in southern Missouri, including 65775 in Howell County, to prevent future damage. The...
The Angel Garden has re-opened in its new Oak Street location. After twenty-five years on Elm Street, the iconic Mountain View business has relocated to the heart of downtown. Now operating at 119 N. Oak St. in the former location of Dr. Ream’s Optometry, the florist, boutique, and coffee shop...
Alderman Tyler Morris was duly elected as Ward II Alderman on April 2, but he moved into Ward I between filing for office and the election date. In the absence of a challenger or the appointment of a replacement, Morris was sworn into office during Thursday’s meeting.
City Administrator...
Willow Springs FFA member Jarett Lindsey has the best mullet among the Future Farmers of Missouri. So said the nine thousand people who selected Lindsey live on stage at the FFA State Convention last week.
“Willow Springs has officially been named the mullet capital!” announced the club on...