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For the first time Wreaths Across America will be coming to Howell County. With the coordinated efforts of the Ozark Spring, Daughters of the American Revolution (Ozark Spring, NSDAR), the City of Mtn. View, and the VFW Post 3009, Wreaths Across America Day will be held at the Veterans Memorial...
The Shannon County First Responders held their annual election of officers last week. Allen Ford of Winona was re-elected president, Molly Ice, also of Winona, was elected Vice President. Cathy Brawley of Winona was re-elected Treasurer and Julie O’Donnell of Eminence was re-elected Secretary....
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On Saturday, Nov. 18 Texas County Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Deer Run Drive in the Licking area for a reported arson. The owner of the residence reported to responding deputies that a male, identified as Michaels Clouse, had been a guest staying temporarily. The owner stated...
Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson cordially invite families to attend this year's Candlelight Tours and annual tree lighting ceremony at the Missouri Governor's Mansion on Friday, Dec. 1 at 6:00 p.m. The annual lighting of the tree will be followed by this year's Candlelight Tours...
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Within the walls of The Chaos Closet is a brand-new boutique. This particular boutique is different from others in that there are no price tags involved. The Chaos Closet is proud to announce a new initiative, a Teen Boutique, aimed at meeting the needs of older youth in foster care. This...
Zebulon Jr. and Hope Goodrich of Ava, MO, are the parents of a baby boy, Colt Goodrich. He was born Sept. 21, 2023, at 1:27 a.m. at Ozarks Healthcare. He weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces and was 23 and 3/4 inches long. Tyler and Jaci Morris of Willow Springs, MO, are the parents of a baby girl,...
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West Plains City Council recently passed an ordinance prohibiting parking on Howell Avenue from Olden Street south to Bratton Avenue, East Olden Street - 325 feet west of Howell Avenue, Third Street - 325 feet west of Howell Avenue, and East Olden Street from Howell Avenue to Davidson Street. The...
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Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 193,669 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 11-21. Of the 193,669 deer harvested, 105,614 were antlered bucks, 16,081 were button bucks, and 71,974 were...
On Saturday, Dec. 2, the Downtown Holli-day in Willow Springs will take place. There are many events planned for this day including: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Pancakes with Santa located at the Lions Club clubhouse at 2532 CR 5800 in Willow Springs. Admission is $5.00 per person and includes a...
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The first project for the newly established Public Safety Advisory Committee is to conduct a search and recommend a candidate for Fire Chief of Willow Springs Fire Department. In their very first meeting Monday, Nov. 20, five of the seven members of the new committee discussed introductory topics...

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