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Sparklight, a leading high-speed internet provider, is once again inviting local nonprofits to apply for its Charitable Giving Fund. Beginning Oct. 1, 501(c)(3) organizations across the 24 states served by Sparklight can submit applications for fall 2025 grants through Oct. 31.
Each year,...
The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce was honored to recognize Restoring Hope Excel Day Program – Willow Springs for their one year anniversary of business. Julie Olsen and her staff are amazing and from day one here in Willow Springs have made a strong effort to become a part of the community....
Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek invites Missourians to attend the 2025 Unclaimed Property Auction, taking place Thursday, Oct. 9, through Friday, Oct. 10, at Stoney Creek Hotel, 18011 Bass Pro Drive, Independence, MO 64055. This marks the first time in recent years that the auction will be...
The Mountain View Garden Club is pleased to announce that the September Yard of the Month has been awarded to Nicole Feller Laymen who resides on Ridgeway. The Judges were delighted to discover another garden that is truly a "Pollinator's Delight". As Laymen led the tour, the club saw her no...
Chicken Pageant Winners
Bonnie Mendez, age 10, was back in the pretty poultry arena this year with Brownies, a four-year old Speckled Sussex hen. Mendez and Brownies took third place last year but walked away with the top prize on Saturday over four other chickens.
Second and third places...
A local First Amendment auditor pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor that is nearly identical to the ticket he first received in Willow Springs on May 11, 2024. James G. Fish, 40, of West Plains, received a municipal citation from a Willow Springs Police Department officer last spring.
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The University of Missouri Howell County Extension office is currently taking nominations for the Howell County University of Missouri Extension Council. The University of Missouri Extension Council is the local link between county residents and the University of Missouri.
The job of a...
Homecoming 2025 is this Friday, October 10 at Palenske field with coronation taking place before the varsity game at 6:30 p.m. According to the Boosters, Homecoming is a time for alumni to come back home and reminisce about glory days of yesteryear, and catch up with former teammates, coaches,...
The Old Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival will celebrate Missouri culture Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18. The annual event in downtown West Plains, Mo., celebrates Ozarks music and culture. Admission to all festival events is free. Festival hours are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. each day, with...
The Mountain View Public Library will host its first ever Children's Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 13. The craft fair will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon with set-up starting at 9:30 a.m.
The craft fair is a youth event for children ages 5 to 17 to sell, trade or purchase items made by...