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The third in this year’s series of quilt exhibits at the Ozark County Historium opens today, Sept. 12, and continues through Sept. 28, featuring the prize-winning works of Douglas County resident Marla Yeager. For the next two weeks, visitors will be able to view a large selection of this artist’s...
Runners and walkers are invited to participate in the Squeeze Em to Save Em 5K race Saturday, Sept. 22. Those who don't want to go 3.1 miles can participate in a one-mile walk. All proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure fund to help fight breast cancer.
Registration begins at 7: 30 a.m...
Brandon Michael Jones, 33, and Catriona Marie Jones, 32, both of Theodosia, were sentenced last week before Circuit Judge John Moody during Ozark County's Sept. 5 law day on charges related to an elaborate counterfeiting and forgery operation discovered in Theodosia back in January.
The scheme,...
A lawn tractor pull is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gainesville Saddle Club Arena, weather permitting. All proceeds from the event go to benefit Ozark County Mutual Aid, said organizer Brent Miller.
For more information, contact Miller at 543-0098.
Kursten Suter used her grandpa's dog Cold Water to help charm the judges and earn the Hootin an Hollarin Queen's crown Thursday night in front of a huge grandstand audience. The three-day Hootin an Hollarin festival enjoyed large crowds and fantastic weather this year, with the exception of an...
The Gainesville Medical Clinic, on Highway 5 south/ 160 west of the Gainesville square, will offer the flu vaccine from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, and Monday, Oct. 8. The cost is $20, but the clinic will bill those with Medicare, Medicaid or other insurance providers. The clinic is an...
The Ozark County County Historium is now free of debt, thanks to a recent $12,000 gift from former Ozark County residents Leroy and Ovia Marie McGinnis. The McGinnises surprised Historium board members a few weeks ago by driving down from their home in Cuba to deliver the gift.
Susan Ault and Janet...
The Ozark County Sheriff's Department will once again take part in the Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Sept. 29, at City Hall on the Gainesville square.
Individuals who have unused or expired medication can bring them to City Hall (in the old Amyx Auto building) between 10 a.m. and 2 p...
Carl Kruger of Theodosia won a pair of quarter-carat diamond earrings and about $850 in cash participating in the Price Is Right show in Branson recently. Kruger, who works at Cash Saver in Theodosia, said he went to Branson on a recent day off and decided, on a lark, to go to the game show at the...
Absentee voting for the Nov. 6 general election has begun, says Ozark County clerk Lisa Hawkins. Voters who are unable to go to the polls on Election Day should contact the clerk's office for the required application.
Absentee ballots may be voted by mail or in person at the clerk's office from 8 a...