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Mark Twain National Forest has initiated a plan to reopen recreation sites that were temporarily shut down. Some sites will reopen by June 1.
Phase 1, sites to be reopened by June 1:
Eleven Point Ranger District (573-996-2153): Greer Crossing Campground, and multiple day use sites...
JASPER distributed a total of $17,097,741 in new shares to over 2,500 eligible Associate-Owners in the Jasper Holdings, Incorporated Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Over the last ten years, a total of $191 Million in stock has been given to their Associate-Owners.
The JASPER share value...
On April 28, President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to extend much-needed federal support to the U.S. pork production system. By triggering the DPA, the federal government will prioritize the continuity of pork processing plant operations. The following statement may be...
On April 29, 2020 at approximately 11:56 p.m., a Texas County Deputy on patrol in the Plato/Roby area initiated a traffic stop on Highway 17 for a registration violation. A records check on the driver, Jesse Anderson, indicated he had a felony arrest warrant for a probation violation. Anderson was...
Zebidiah Jorgensen, 27, of Willow Springs, faces a misdemeanor charge of second degree property damage due to an incident earlier this month. According to a probable cause statement filed by Officer Tatum Whitsell of the West Plains Police Department, she observed a vehicle with a driver side...
Scotty Niederklopfer, 27, West Plains, faces three charges each of armed criminal action and second degree assault in connection with an incident that took place on November 29 at a gas station in West Plains.
According to a probable cause statement filed by Officer Justin Brown of the West...
On April 24, 2020 at approximately 4:52 p.m., Texas County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Fays Lane in the Dunn area. Upon arriving at the residence, a female subject reported that a male subject, later identified as Gary Raschko, had assaulted her by choking her...
In a normal year, seniors in Willow Springs have the chance to present their senior projects at a presentation night in the Spring. This year, the class of 2020 did not resume school in time to host their presentation night.
All graduating seniors were able to complete their projects, and...
April 29
Kyle Napier, 29, Hartville, driving while intoxicated and speeding 20 to 25 mph over the posted limit. Released from Wright County Jail.
April 30
Wava Gilbert, 49, Mountain Grove, felony possession of a controlled substance, tramadol; driving while intoxicated, drugs; failure to...
To protect our area’s most vulnerable populations, the senior centers in both Willow Springs and Mountain View will remain closed until federal and state recommendations relax for the senior population.
According to a press release from SeniorAge, the managing agency for both locations,...