Opinions
I love the snow, so on the rare occasion it comes my way, I make sure to enjoy it to the fullest of my ability. Such was my thinking one day a few years ago when a snowstorm blew into town and I went on a walk with my dad who happens to be at least as stubborn as myself.
We walked through...
THUMBS UP to David Pendergrass and staff for the monthly editions of West Plains Living.
THUMBS DOWN to irresponsible pet owners who leave their dogs’ mess on Main St. Pick up after your dog!
THUMBS UP to Lt. Paul Bradshaw’s quick recovery and heroic on-the-job actions.
THUMBS...
I write today as a concerned parent, an American patriot, and above all a disciple.
My words are my very own.
Recently a post I made in regard to socialism, headed major attention and offense. I truly meant no harm to my community. The only regret I have with the specific post was...
Dear Editor:
As we begin seeing early indications for the looming political upheaval of 2026 and the electoral apocalypse of 2028, what exactly might the "Grand Old Party" have done to avert inevitable disaster?
A few simple corrections might have been prudently made.
Unquestionably, we needed to...
Dear editor,
Congratulations to WSHS Senior Josh Wiese. Mr. Wiese stepped up to the plate for his Senior Project. Saturday Nov 8, at 11 am was the First Annual Willow Springs Veterans Parade. Sometimes it takes a young person to wake the rest of us up. It is obvious to me after watching the parade...
Dear editor,
I would like to say a “Big Thank You” to the Radiation Dept. at Ozarks Health Care in West Plains, Mo. I recently received 33 days of radiation for a rare cancer after surgery. OHC should be very proud of these Radiation Therapists, Angie, Brittni, and Kristy. These ladies are...
Dear editor,
The Salvation Army needs board members. There will be three openings. We have one meeting a year, and one weekend of setting up bell ringers. Without members, the may not be able to continue to serve. We ask churches and organizations for assistance. All interested in bell...
Dear Editor,
This letter concerns the Board at MUNCH in Willow Springs, Mo. We, the volunteers, would like it known that the men on the board did almost nothing to tear down and fix the floor leaking through the back wall at MUNCH. Rose Marcum and the women volunteers had to contend with the...
Dear editor,
I comment the Willow Springs and surrounding communities for the great support of Willow Springs first ever Veteran’s Day Parade held Saturday, November 8. The parade idea and organization was spearheaded by Josh Weise for his Senior Project. Josh needs to be congratulated on a...
Thumbs UP to O'Reilly's for moving to an empty building in town and not going out of town to build another.
Thumbs DOWN for eliminating the capital gains tax for wealthy Missourians.
Thumbs DOWN to low attendance at the first Willow Springs Veterans Day parade.
Thumbs...