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Isaiah 61:1-2 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me; he has sent me to preach glad tidings to the poor, to heal the broken in heart, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind; to declare the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of...
Kudos to Howell County Collector Janet Crow for trying to save taxpayers more than 50,000 dollars per year. The county agreement with the cities of West Plains and Willow Springs calls for 3 percent of the taxes collected to go directly to the collector. This resulted in 2022 the previous...
I would like to thank everyone who donated time and effort in assisting with the 4th of July Parade, and events prior to the Parade. Without the support and backing of our community this would not have been possible. I would also like to give a special thanks to the person who anonymously donated...
This is in response to the Letter to the Editor on June 21, 2023. I have only written one Letter to the Editor. Unfortunately, it was never printed. We have subscribed to the HCN before the present ownership, unlike the borrowed paper Diane F. Jeffery, born in Modesto, California in 1949. Diane...
3 John 1:2 - Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
More than anything else, John wanted the early Christians that read his letter to receive Christ's total blessing in both soul and body, without minimizing or neglecting either...
Did you know that visibly posting your address on your business or residence can save lives? Addresses should be visible enough that police, fire, and paramedics can locate your house or business in an emergency. In an emergency, seconds count, so don’t delay getting help by not posting your...
On Sunday afternoon July 16, we will have a meeting in Buffalo, Mo. to try to revive an old group called “Common Sense Conservationists”. It will be held at a great restaurant called Jem’s, where you can eat dinner from an unbelievable buffet until 2 p.m. and then attend our meeting in their air...
1 Peter 1:16 - For the Scriptures say, "You must be holy because I am holy."
Much like Korah who fell alive into Hell for the sin of rebellion (Num. 16:32-33), many now brazenly demand an inalienable guarantee of Christ's love while thumbing their noses at God and His righteous expectations (Ez...
Matthew 6:11 - Give us this day our daily bread.
A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. He said to himself, "What should I do? I don't have room for all my crops." Then he said, "I know! I'll tear down my old barns and build bigger new ones. Then I'll have room enough to store...
I was born in Modesto, California in 1949. Other than a short time living in Kansas City, I lived in California until 1966. I very reluctantly moved to Willow Springs. My father was born here and he wanted to move back here. Thus, I did my senior year of high school here. Growing up in California...