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State Rep. Bennie Cook has filed his first bill in the Missouri Legislature. The subject is close to the heart of the Texas County Deputy Sheriff– adding crimes against first responders to the “hate crime” designation. House Bill 898 would add a victim’s employment as a law enforcement officer or...
Kyle Champion, of Lodi, New York, has joined Willow Springs Fire Department as the department’s newest firefighter. Eighteen-year-old Champion has recently moved to the Willow Springs area. In New York, he served as a firefighter/first responder.
Assistant Fire Chief Vance Farmer said, “We are...
The City Council in Willow Springs reviewed an overview of 2020 revenues at the regular meeting on January 21. Despite expectations that a COVID-crushed economy would have depressed consumer spending, in 2020 the City reported the highest revenues from sales tax since 2016. Sales tax in 2020...
A recent string of thefts at the senior housing complex launched a search for Dustin Chaney, 38, of Willow Springs. While the Willow Springs Police Department investigated the theft of several items from the recreation center and homes at the senior housing development, Chaney was identified as a...
Mountain View (MO) is proud to offer local youth and their family a place to enjoy themselves and others in a structured atmosphere. To keep the Mountain View Family Youth Center running smoothly requires both dedication and financial support from the community. Recently, MVFYC was awarded a $...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $11.65 million in 14 projects to help agricultural producers and private landowners trap and control feral swine as part of the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program. This investment expands the pilot program to 3 new projects in...
During a briefing at the State Capitol on January 20, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri National Guard will begin assisting the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and other state partners in establishing COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state.
A mass...
The Willow Springs Public Library is excited to announce our new e-book, e-magazine, and digital audio book lending service through the app Libby by Overdrive. The Libby app is available for Apple and Android devices and can also be accessed from any computer web-browser. In order to access Libby...
Texas County Memorial Hospital’s application to become a COVID vaccine provider has been approved. After receiving the approval on Tuesday, the hospital immediately made a request to the State of Missouri to be able to order vaccines.
The community needs to understand that it is unknown if or...
Fans of barbecue will rejoice to know a new option for barbecue has opened in Mountain View. Smokin’ Sam’s is a food truck located at the intersection of Fifth and Elm St. across from the elementary school. Their menu offers a selection of barbecue classics to go, as well as meat by the pound and...