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The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce was honored to conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony at the recent open house for the new Whetstone Boys Ranch home. The open house included tours of the new home as well as light refreshments.
Whetstone provides a much needed service in the Ozarks and is...
State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for September 2025 decreased 9.2 percent compared to those for September 2024, from $1.24 billion last year to $1.13 billion this year.
Net general revenue collections for 2026 fiscal year-to-date decreased...
The Mountain View Public Library Story Time had some special visitor's last Wednesday. The Mountain View Fire Department Fire Chief Joey Ghelken, accompanied by former Mountain View Mayor John Krasuski stopped by to visit with the children. Krasuski brought his ladder truck for the children to see...
On Saturday, Oct. 4 Texas County Sheriff Department deputies began an investigation for sexual assault after a victim reported an incident that occurred on September 28, 2025 at a residence in the Cabool, Mo. area.
The adult victim reported going to a residence and meeting Christian Simmons...
State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced on Thursday, Oct. 9 that a performance audit of Shannon County will begin this month. The audit is part of the regular schedule of county audits conducted by the State Auditor's Office, but was prioritized to begin this month in order to address concerns...
Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative announced last week that Dan Singletary, CEO/General Manager, will retire from the cooperative effective January 2, 2026, after a 40-year career with the organization.
Singletary joined the cooperative in 1985 after graduation from School of the Ozarks in...
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $5.98 million in financial assistance to the city of Mountain View for upgrades to its wastewater collection system. The funding will cover the entire cost of the project, which is expected to be completed by October 2026.
The project...
Texas County Memorial Hospital honored Dustin Luse of Willow Springs with a DAISY Award during a cinnamon roll breakfast ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 8, for all the DAISY Award nominees.
Luse has worked at TCMH since February 2024 and is currently a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the...
Willow Springs High School senior Taylor Hafner’s senior project is one to remember. Hafner organized and successfully hosted a charity rodeo at the Tri County Fairgrounds in Mountain Grove on Oct. 4.
Hafner called it, “Rodeo for a Reason,” and her goal was to raise money to benefit...