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According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a Ford Escape driven by an unidentified Willow Springs teen pulled into the path of a Kia Sportage driven by Hayley Brawley, 29, of Birch Tree, and caused a collision on May 27 at 4:45 p.m. on U.S. Highway 63 at Highway P.
The female teen driver...
The Willow Springs School District is planning at this time to offer a seated summer school for all students in grades K-8 and credit recovery for high school students in grades 10-12 beginning July 6 and running until July 31. The grade levels are based on the grade the students will be in for...
Gladys Juanita Sorrells, formerly of Willow Springs, passed away May 19, 2020, while at the Lacoba Nursing Home in Monett, MO. She was born February 8, 1921 to Elmer Richard and Hannah Elizabeth (Chaney) Johnson in Willow Springs. She was 99 years old.
Juanita grew up and attended school in...
Michael Anthony “Tony” Friga passed away peacefully at his home in Pomona surrounded by his loving wife and children on Tuesday morning, May 19, 2020, at the age of 88. He was born on February 2, 1932, in Swifton, AR, to Michael and Rosa (Pazdera) Friga, the fifth of eight children. He married...
Judy K. Chronister, 73, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Judy was born on June 27, 1946 in West Plains, MO, to Oscar and Emma (Ellison) Lovan.
On June 24, 1968 in Willow Springs, MO, she married Billy Dean who preceded her in death. ...
Candidates for election to the school board of the Willow Springs School District spoke and answered public questions at the Chamber of Commerce meeting on March 3. There are three available seats on the Board at the April 7 election. Member Shane Lee is not seeking reelection, but members...
All aldermen as well as Mayor Brooke Fair were present at the City Council meeting on Thursday, May 21.
City Administrator Beverly Hicks supplemented the financial reports presented to the council with an explanation of the impact on tax revenues the City has seen because of the coronavirus...
At the City Council meeting on May 21, the Board of Aldermen unanimously passed a motion authorizing Mayor Fair to sign a lease with Children’s Behavioral Services, LLC for the use of the Missouri Department of Transportation District 9 Headquarters facility.
Children’s Behavioral Services is...
The last year has seen an explosion of construction, new buildings, and new businesses at the south junction of U.S. Highway 60 in Willow Springs. The building boom continues with two new projects helmed by the Montgomery family: the new Bear Crossing Truck Wash and Tire Center and an expansion...
May 12
David Johnson, 27, Independence, driving while intoxicated; speeding; and cut in on an overtaken vehicle. Released for medical evaluation pending a 24-hour hold.
May 13
Adam Vasquez, 27, Alton, felony warrant from Oregon County for distribution/possession of dangerous drugs. Held in...