Since its founding in 2001, American Legion Post 637 has been committed to serving veterans, promoting patriotism, supporting youth programs and strengthening the Table Rock Lake community.

Located on State Highway 413 in Crane, just across from the school, the new station will house one full paramedic ambulance crew 24 hours a day.

The inspiration for the project came when Schulz and her husband Glenn, Branson Alderman for Ward 2, took a trip to Crystal Bridges in Arkansas, to see their display, Common Threads, honoring America's 250th Birthday.

Motor units are a valuable tool for community policing, traffic enforcement, special events, parades and helping officers navigate busy areas more efficiently during peak times in Branson.

However you choose to celebrate, we wish you a safe and Happy Independence Day week.

Coming events include “Stitch & Stay Safe,” an informative session taught by Nikki Kinney, combining a craft project with valuable social media safety training, starting on June 28. Check the Facebook page for availability as seating is limited.

The closure includes campsites 8 and 28 at Baxter, campsites 15-27 at Campbell Point and campsites 32, 33, 44, 45, 54, 56 and 58 at Mill Creek.

Many of the 53 affected employees will transition to new opportunities within the health system, but for the the remaining employees, resources will be provided.

USACE has posted signs indicating high bacteria levels at the swim beaches. Park rangers will retest next week and reopen the beaches when test results indicate bacteria levels are within an acceptable range.

This prestigious award recognizes the commitment of school boards and superintendents to ongoing professional development and effective governance practices.