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Project Aware wants both those who can help and those who may need help to know the organization is still in operation. The nonprofit, started in 2016, exists to help residents in the Willow Springs School District with unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances, said board member JT Tooley.  “We...
The pursuit ended at the intersection of Harris and Main Sts. in Willow Springs. Three vehicles were damaged, and the occupants of the two moving vehicles were injured.
UPDATED at 12:17 with information regarding the driver's route prior to the crash and expected charges from HCSO.    A high speed pursuit that began in Howell County bled into Willow Springs Sunday night as Sheriff’s deputies chased Luke T. Riley into town. Riley, 33, of Willow Springs, had...
A semi-truck crashed into a utility pole on N. Harris near Snappy Mart in Willow Springs and caused a short-lived power outage. A 911 call at noon on June 14 alerted Willow Springs Police Department and Willow Springs Fire Department to the crash. The truck knocked over the pole and attached...
The Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra will present a program designed especially for the 245th celebration of the Declaration of Independence immediately after the 4th of July Annual Parade, on Saturday, July 3 at 10:00 a.m. in Willow Springs.  Line up for the parade will begin at 9 am at...
Jason McDowell, 23, of Willow Springs, pled guilty to a misdemeanor fourth degree assault charge during a court hearing on June 15. Online court records show that the defendant was sentenced to serve 25 days in Howell County Jail, with credit for time previously served.  The assault charge...
Jeff Coley, 36, of Poplar Bluff succumbed to his injuries in a Springfield hospital after suffering catastrophic injuries in a three-car crash in Koshkonong on June 11 at 3:40 p.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop G, the crash occurred as Coley’s minivan crossed the center...
Tuesday Study Club ended their year for the summer May 18th 2021 with their annual Spring Party. It took place at ‘Club 60" in Mountain Grove. The theme this year was Australia. Most of the decorations were given by Norman Harris who has made his home in Australia. He is the brother of club...
At the regular City Council meeting in Willow Springs on June 17, the Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to alter the municipal ordinance governing liquor licenses.  City Administrator Beverly Hicks presented an amended Alcoholic Beverages Ordinance. The revised version now requires an...
Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick is launching an annual effort to return Unclaimed Property to Missourians. Beginning June 15, the names of more than 112,000 individuals, small businesses, and non-profit organizations with Unclaimed Property were listed in over 100 publications across...
On June 12, seven people went missing on a float trip from Topaz Mill to Phiffers. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Twin Bridges Fire Department, Eastern District Fire Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Missouri State Water Patrol conducted a search to find the missing individuals....

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