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In addition to its regular business to be taken up next Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Gainesville City Council will be conducting two public hearings concerning local requests to rezone property within the city limits to allow the establishment of two new businesses here.
The hearings and following city...
The Amos and Garrison families are pictured here in front of the lit village Christmas tree during last year’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Pictured, from left, are: front row: Jenni Garrison, Bailee Garrison, Rylan Garrison, Aubree Amos, Brilee Amos. Back row: Tyler Garrison holding Huxlee Garrison, Ryan Garrison, Alexis Garrison, Ashbee Amos, Rachel Amos and Jason Amos.
The festive Ozark County Christmas fun continues Saturday as the tiny lake town of Theodosia puts on its season’s best for a rundown of events and...
December 5, 2025, 10:23 AM
This photo was taken by Ed Doiron with a drone at last year’s Wonders of Christmas on the Square festival in Gainesville. Visitors can expect a similar experience this year with area vendors setting up booths with food and other items for sale, perfect for Christmas shopping. The Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas contest will be held in the gazebo, along with festive singing and Christmas caroling. The Jingle Bell parade will begin at 7 p.m. followed by the Christmas Tree lighting in the gazebo and visits with Santa.
The annual Wonders of Christmas on the Gainesville Square festival and Jingle Bell Parade will be held this Friday, Dec. 5.
The festival opens at 5...
December 5, 2025, 10:17 AM
The April 7, 2026, General Municipal Election is still several months away, but those interested in filing for open board seats for area school...
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In addition to its regular business to be taken up next Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Gainesville City Council will be conducting two public hearings concerning local requests to rezone property within the city limits to allow the establishment of two new businesses here.
The hearings and following city...
December 5, 2025
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December 5, 2025In addition to its regular business to be taken up next Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Gainesville City Council will be conducting two public hearings concerning local requests to rezone property within the... -
The Amos and Garrison families are pictured here in front of the lit village Christmas tree during last year’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Pictured, from left, are: front row: Jenni Garrison, Bailee Garrison, Rylan Garrison, Aubree Amos, Brilee Amos. Back row: Tyler Garrison holding Huxlee Garrison, Ryan Garrison, Alexis Garrison, Ashbee Amos, Rachel Amos and Jason Amos.December 5, 2025The festive Ozark County Christmas fun continues Saturday as the tiny lake town of Theodosia puts on its season’s best for a rundown of events and activities. Cookie baking... -
This photo was taken by Ed Doiron with a drone at last year’s Wonders of Christmas on the Square festival in Gainesville. Visitors can expect a similar experience this year with area vendors setting up booths with food and other items for sale, perfect for Christmas shopping. The Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas contest will be held in the gazebo, along with festive singing and Christmas caroling. The Jingle Bell parade will begin at 7 p.m. followed by the Christmas Tree lighting in the gazebo and visits with Santa.December 5, 2025The annual Wonders of Christmas on the Gainesville Square festival and Jingle Bell Parade will be held this Friday, Dec. 5. The festival opens at 5 p.m. with vendor booths, which will remain...
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December 5, 2025Graveside funeral services for Virgil Albert “VA” Owens, 86, of Gainesville, will be held at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at the Gainesville Cemetery with Halbert Smith... -
December 5, 2025Max Sewick, 92, of Bakersfield, died Nov. 21, 2025. He was born Nov. 11, 1933, in Iowa, where he was also raised. He married Lorraine M. Drummer, his cherished partner, on Nov. 23, 1953,... -
December 3, 2025Brad Lee Hayes, 58, of Poplar Grove, Illinois, died on Nov. 15, 2025. He was born on Oct. 17, 1967, in Belvidere to James Woodrow Hayes and Carolyn Louise (Butram) Hayes.Brad graduated from...
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Bakersfield National Junior Honor Society sponsor Destiny Johnson (center) and students, from left, (front row) Lesley Luna, Jaylene Swensen, Allie Hollingshad, Ryder Black (back row) Massey Hayes, Trigger Schab. Also participating, but not pictured, were Mr. Jordan Grigg and the FFA. Photo courtesy of Bakersfield School.November 26, 2025Drivers on Highway 101 near Bakersfield High School may have recently spotted an unusual sight: clusters of cheerful teenagers in neon vests combing the roadsides with trash bags in hand and plenty... -
Gainesville’s Care to Learn coordinator Brenda Frye, left, and school social worker Misty Cullipher help with many of the efforts inside Gainesville’s new Community Resource Center including providing students in need with the free clothing and shoes shown here. Gainesville School staff members Nicole Wallace and Allisa West are also Gainesville Care to Learn liaisons.November 26, 2025Tucked away on the Gainesville School campus, a humble building hums with the energy of open hearts and open arms, a blessing both to the students who rely on its services and to the devoted staff... -
Photo/Gainesville School Second grade winners of the Ozark County Spelling Bee held Thursday, Oct. 23 at Gainesville Elementary School were, from left: first place, Sabra Bryant, Gainesville; second place, Aims Collins, Lutie; third place, Edgar Liming, Lutie; and fourth place, Hadley Skaggs, Gainesville.October 30, 2025Spelling Bee Winners for Second-Eighth Grade
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