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Howell County News/ Amanda Mendez
The three candidates running for the Ward I Alderman seat in Willow Springs addressed the Chamber of Commerce at the monthly luncheon on Feb. 8.  Andy Roberts, Kim Rich, and Mike Wang answered questions from Chamber members about the candidates’ goals and ambitions in office. More specific...
Howell County News/ Amanda Mendez
Olivia Wood, Willow Springs High School Class of 2022, made and donated 25 lap quilts to the residents of Willow Care Nursing Home. With her mother, grandmother, and teacher Megan Wilson proudly looking on, Olivia presented the quilts to Administrator Tashia Gehlken on Feb. 11. She has been...
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Ozarks Healthcare is announcing a grand opening date for its new medical office building located at 1100 Kentucky Ave. Nearly 20 of Ozarks Healthcare’s specialty clinics and departments will be located in one conveniently accessible location at the new medical office building. Community members...
The Howell County Commission met on February 14. The commission reviewed and considered sealed bids for steel galvanized culverts for the Northern District and reviewed the January 2022 General Ledger report.  Agendas regular include approving any accounts payable and recognizing any guests...
The spending of private donations has recently come under scrutiny in the city of Mountain View since a special meeting of the Board of Aldermen on Jan. 31 revealed that City Hall has spent more than $13,000 in private donations without a city council action to approve it.  Missouri law...
Howell County News/ Amanda Mendez
For the first time since he took office in May 2021, West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff hosted Coffee with the Mayor. Intended to be an informal public forum allowing citizens to both free their minds and meet the city official responsible for addressing specific concerns, the first coffee hour took...
Howell County News/ Amanda Mendez
The Chief of Police in Willow Springs will retire on May 27, 2022. Chief Bryan Hogan will end his career in law enforcement in Willow Springs where it began thirty-one years ago.  A bout of COVID-19 took Chief Hogan off active duty in November 2020. After a two-month hospital stay that included...
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What makes a great coach? Some might say their win record, how many state championships they have won or how well their players are doing at the collegiate level. Any seasoned coach will tell you it’s more than records on paper. It’s the hours logged on and off the court ensuring your team is at...
In recognition of National Unclaimed Property Day, Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today encouraged Missourians to check for Unclaimed Property. Treasurer Fitzpatrick said. "We hold over $1 billion that we want to put it back in the pockets of Missourians--so search and claim what is...
Every month, over 80,000 Missourians participate in the Missouri WIC program. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. The program provides quality nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, nutritious foods, and referrals to health...

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