Opinions
Merry Christmas Friends of the 155th District!
As we enter the Christmas season, families across our district are taking time to reflect on what this special time of year truly means. For many of us, Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ—a reminder of God’s love, the...
Thumbs Down to whoever approved handing pride flags to kids during the West Plains Christmas parade.
Thumbs Up to the Fizz Shoppe! What a welcome addition to town! (Willow Springs)
Thumbs Up to Douglas County for appropriate bond amounts that keep predators off the streets...
School board should be safety net for taxpayers, students
I'd like to take note of the letter last week from the so called Superintendent of Willow Springs Schools.
Apparently after bankrupting the school, he still thinks that cutting teachers to save money is the best way to fix this...
On behalf of all our vendors, we wish you all a Blessed and Merry Christmas and a Happy and Wonderful New Year in 2026.
We will be closed for the month of January and will re-open on February 7th, 2026. More information next week on how to keep in touch with your favorite vendors and get...
Greetings Friends of the 155th District
December has been an exceptionally busy and productive month. To date, I have filed more than 20 bills, many of which originated from conversations with constituents. This work has required extensive meetings and discussions related to the proposed...
As Christmas approaches, I’ve been reflecting on what makes this season meaningful ... hope, gratitude, and the simple joy of coming together as a community. This year has brought change and important conversations to Bear Nation, and while it’s natural to feel a bit unsettled during times of...
Dear Editor,
Sadly, I have often heard religious people criticize "Ole Saint Nick" as being a pagan influence in the celebration of Christmas. Doubtless they have no idea what they're saying. If they honestly knew the spiritual significance of the man they belittle, they would instead pay...
The Club's request for help with its winter Swag making workshop was answered in spades. The festiveness of the City is a testament to what can be accomplished when a community pulls together. The Club has held these pre-holiday workshops for over 30 years and is extremely grateful for the 30...
You can be Santa Claus to the children of Willow Springs this Christmas. From now through January 6, 2026 you can gift brand new, library-bound children’s books to the library and they will continue to be enjoyed for many years to come. Stop by the library and have a look at the books and make a...
I love the snow, so on the rare occasion it comes my way, I make sure to enjoy it to the fullest of my ability. Such was my thinking one day a few years ago when a snowstorm blew into town and I went on a walk with my dad who happens to be at least as stubborn as myself.
We walked through...