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The Ozark Spring Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (OSCNSDAR) invites the public to join them for an entertaining afternoon with local Author, Dr. Rick Mansfield as he presents his program “Four Fourths and a Fifth,” on Saturday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m., at the West...
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is now testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection...
Mark Twain National Forest is looking for campground hosts for the 2022 season. Campground hosting is a fun and rewarding volunteer experience that gets people outside and serving the public. There are four sites currently outreaching for campground hosts on the Forest:
Lane Spring Campground...
A West Plains man was sentenced in federal court Friday for his role in a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in Howell, Greene, and Texas counties.
Luis Ortiz Rodriguez, 39, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough to 20 years and 10 months in federal prison...
The Willow Springs Tuesday Study Club met at the Willow Springs Senior Center. The meeting was called to order by the president. After the business meeting concluded, the president introduced the program speaker.
The program was about Paula Deen and her accomplishments. Paula is an American...
New rates for camping and cave tours will go into effect at Ozark National Scenic Riverways on April 15, 2022.
Rate adjustments will be implemented in the developed front-country campgrounds at Alley Spring, Big Spring, Two Rivers, Round Spring, and Pulltite. Increased rates will also apply to...
The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Mountain met on March 21. All five members were present. Current members of the commission are Greg Bell, Eric Kaut, Vicki Shoup, Jay Oziah, and Charry McCann.
A public hearing took place on behalf of Ozark Development, LLC requesting to annex...
The Howell County Commission met on March 24 and 28.
On March 24, the commission was scheduled to approve a Commission Order designating Private Road 8920 to County Road 8920.
On March 28, the commission’s agenda included reviewing and considering sealed bids for road and bridge maintenance...
Howell County News received notice at approximately 1:15 p.m. on March 22 of a change to the agenda of the special meeting taking place that day at 5:30 p.m. The last-minute addition was a vote to enter a closed session.
Missouri Sunshine Laws require notice of a closed session to be published...
There can be a bright side to pandemic-forced event changes, and the Easter celebration at Mercy St. Francis is a great example. Last year's event was such a success, the team didn't want to "drop" it.
"The community knows we usually do an egg hunt on our lawn," said Cindy Beck, administrator...