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Many families, children benefit from Chimneys of Hope
House of Hope is doing their part to make Christmas brighter for area families with their annual holiday event, Chimneys of Hope. Held...
K.D. Michaels
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Holiday Food Harvest provides items for area food pantries
This year's Holiday Food Harvest, a day set aside by the Ozarks Dynacom family of radio stations at the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors to...
K.D. Michaels
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First Baptist Church holds 15th annual Christmas Bash
A highlight for the children was the bike giveaway. Each child in attendance received a ticket for the drawing and a total of 30 bicycles...
K.D. Michaels
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Drive-thru lighting displays bring Christmas joy to all ages
Lights of Joy is a drive-thru lighting display located off of Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. The one-mile extravaganza features more...
K.D. Michaels
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Hollister city administrator set to retire
Ziegenfuss has been credited with having a large part in much of the growth that Hollister has experienced over the past 23 years.
K.D. Michaels
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Christmas area appreciation for several shows
Area appreciation dates are set for a number of shows during the month of December.
K.D. Michaels
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Changes coming to CAM
There will soon be some big changes to how food is distributed at Christian Action Ministries. According to a recent social media post,...
K.D. Michaels
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Boys and Girls Club dedicates new pavilion
"We see almost 500 kids every day walking through our doors after school and during the summer," noted Hays.
K.D. Michaels
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Adoration Parade enjoyed by many
Floats representing area businesses, churches and nonprofit organizations were all a part of the annual parade.
K.D. Michaels
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Veterans of the Ozarks host Pearl Harbor Remembrance
That Sunday morning, sailors stationed at Pearl Harbor were preparing for morning chow and local families were discussing plans for...
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Stone County Christmas Assistance blesses families
Families arrived by appointment at the venue, where they were greeted by a parking lot attendant team and offered hot cocoa and cider...
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Prayer vigil held as Amendment 3 takes effect
A call to action was coordinated by Liberty Link Missouri on December 3, 4 and 5, with the focus on information, prayer and continued effort
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Military Gala honors all who serve
Candidates with the College of the Ozarks Military Science Program assisted in presenting the symbolic “missing person” table, with hats...
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Holiday Home Tour and Boutique benefit Stone County children
The Tour and Boutique proceeds help fund grants to area nonprofit agencies each year, providing valuable services to area children...
Cynthia J. Thomas
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College of the Ozarks Theatre presents 'Light Up the Sky'
Strong performances by the two leads, Victoria Rivera as Lizzie Foster and Jacob Priestner as James Hickenbottom, were supported by...
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Sights from the 2024 Branson Adoration Parade
All photos by George Kurland
George Kurland
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Reflections: Gratitude in the unspectacular
Other times, there’s obvious cause for rejoicing—the miraculous survival of our preemie grandson, or even “small” blessings like...
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader's Corner: How about a book club?
I’ve personally decided to take Jennifer up on her recommendation to join the Circle 31 Book Club of Proverbs 31 Ministries.
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Independent coordination study before taking a '$73 million-plus' shot on the future?
The SC Study estimates total revenue for the completed Facility from $3.3 million during year one to $5.3 million by year five.
Gary J. Groman
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Stock Market Insights: December's Santa Claus Rally - will it deliver as expected?
Investors know that December is historically a great month for stocks, but this year's blowout November might have stolen...
Dr. Richard Baker
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