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A warrant with a $2,500 cash-only bond has been issued for Michael Lewis Maloy, 32, of Willow Springs, in connection with the Nov. 9 break-in of Roy’s Store in Dora and the theft of several items inside the store. Maloy has been charged with burglary and theft of items totaling more than $750 in...
 Amber Davis, 34, of Isabella, was arraigned on a charge of possession of methamphetamine before Associate Judge Raymond Gross Monday. Public defender Lauren Kate Welborn entered her appearance in the case as Davis’s attorney. A bond reduction hearing is set for Jan. 12. She is currently being held...
A warrant with a $1,500 cash-only bond has been issued for 36-year-old Bakersfield resident Hunter Black. He is charged with possession of methamphetamine, a class D felony. He could face up to 4 years in prison if convicted of the charge. Although the case was just filed in court last week, the...

Gainesville firefighters Lisa Hoffaman, left, Kevin Piland, in back, and John Russo work a fire at the Patriot Internet building, located in the strip mall next to Bullseye in Theodosia.
Area volunteer fire departments have been busy with a number of structure fires in the area. Three fires in a two-day span in the Theodosia area had volunteers especially weary.  A Dec. 21 structure fire at a residence on Homestead Drive in the area behind Cash Saver Pantry in Theodosia resulted in...

Photo courtesy of Justin Brown Ozark County deputy Justin Brown, left, and his canine officer Rye, visited with Brody and his mom, Bobbie Joe Shelby, last week, delivering gifts from the West Plains Fire Department and Rye’s new “challenge coins.” Bobbie Joe later thanked Brown and Rye. “Brody really loved it! Anything to lift his spirits for a little bit warms our hearts.”
Nine-year-old Brody Shelby on Sunday was named a junior firefighter chief by Timber Knob Volunteer Fire Department chief Ruby Winslow. The honor followed Brody’s designation as an honorary Springfield Fire Department firefighter last week by SFD chief David Pennington and SFD executive officer...
Fourteen-year-old Sydnee Paige Snow, of Ava, died as the result of a Christmas Eve vehicle accident on Highway 181 three miles north of Dora.  According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report, the accident occurred at 9:35 p.m. Thursday when a 2010 Kia Forte driven southbound by...

DOW camp is a week long summer camp held at Hammond Mill Camp, near the North Fork of the White River. This photo was taken by Karla Smith during the 2019 DOW camp. The camp had to be canceled due to covid-19 this year, but organizers hope it can be held in 2021.
Recognizing that many Ozark County residents consider making financial donations to charitable organizations this time of year, the Times is sharing information about some of the deserving charities that serve our area. To have a charitable organization that serves Ozark County included in an...

Photo by Teresa Evans Gainesville’s Wyatt Alms looks for an open player during Friday night’s home-court victory over the Lutie Indians.
The Gainesville Bulldogs varsity basketball team brought their season record to 5-1 after a 63-26 home-court victory over the Lutie Indians Friday, Dec. 18.  GHS junior Jake Leeker led the scoring with 20 points, followed by Bryce Hambelton with 14 and Landry Jenkins with 12. Carter Wise added 6,...

The Ozark County Fire Chiefs Association is selling these promotional decals for a minimum $5 donation to raise funds for materials and supplies used in the training sessions and classes that are held here for Ozark County firefighters. The decals, designed to be displayed on the windows of vehicles, homes and offices, may be purchased at the Times office or by mail (see details, page A10).
Recognizing that many Ozark County residents consider making financial donations to charitable organizations this time of year, the Times is sharing information about some of the deserving charities that serve our area. More organizations will be listed in next week’s Times or other upcoming...
Cabool resident Joseph Hale, 32, was arrested Dec. 18 in connection with alleged drunk driving and then fleeing from officers during a chase in Bakersfield after he was spotted in a stolen vehicle.  Formal charges have not yet been filed in the case, but Hale is listed on the Missouri State Highway...

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