The Ozark Community Center held their annual Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 28. The event included an Easter Egg hunt, inflatables, games, and pictures with the Easter Bunny. more

The area churches of Chadwick held their first annual Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, March 28, at the Chadwick Community Center. About 100 children gathered to get a share of 2,500 candy-filled eggs. All photos by Steve Chapman. more

Clever First Baptist Church held their annual Easter Egg hunt at Clever High School on Sunday, March 29. About 1,500 people attended the event, where kids vied for a share of 10,000 candy-filled eggs, some of which were dropped onto the field from a helicopter. Additionally, the event included inflatable buildings and free food. All photos by Steve Chapman. more

David Lee Gray, age 76, of Ozark, Mo., passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. He was born on Feb. 20, 1950, in Shenandoah, Iowa, to Denzil and Francis (McGargill) Gray. more

Carl Wayne Forgey more

Gary Edward Lynch, 83, of Nixa, was promoted to glory when he went home to be with his Savior he loved so dearly on March 17, 2026. Gary was born to Edward and Dorothy Lynch on July 19, 1943, in Iron Mountain, Mich. He married Beverly Ann Lynch on May 19, 1982. After her passing, Gary married Beverly Kay Lynch on January 8, 2000. He had to find another Beverly since he had ‘Bev’ tattooed on his forearm when he was in the Navy! more

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Chicago, Ill., man was sentenced in federal court today for one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud. more

Kelley Ronelle Talent more

Bob, 93, was born in Chadwick, Mo. to Ed and Ida Bell Boles. He was a graduate of School of the Ozarks. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He taught at Ritenour High School. He owned Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics and subsequently Education Unlimited. He was an active member of various Chambers of Commerce and SCORE. He was an avid outdoors enthusiast. more

Another month gone. What did each of us get finished that we started? My list is still not done. Oh well, there is always another day to work on that list. Oh, don't stress! more

Rebecca "Becky" Marie Juarez, 46, passed away on March 7, 2026. She was born on May 19, 1979, in Riverside, Calif., to Andrew Jardin and Suzanne Dyer. more

Debra Ann White Kelly, age 72, of Cape Fair, Mo., passed away peacefully at her home with her husband, Wayne, at her side on March 10, 2026. more

Donald L. Klug, 79, died March 16, 2026, at the University of Kansas Health System, Great Bend Campus. He was born Aug. 31, 1946, in Great Bend, Kans. the oldest son of Joseph W. and Eleanor Z. (Boor) Klug. Don graduated with his master’s in accounting from Kansas State University. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. more

After thirty years of supporting the County recycling program the county commission has decided to call it quits. It's not making any money. I didn't know the county was in business to more

When Ozark parent Ashley Vesley’s oldest daughter began kindergarten, Vesley quickly realized how much of her child’s day would now be spent at school instead of home. Wanting to stay connected and involved, she began looking for ways to support not only her daughter’s teacher, but West Elementary as a whole. more

Richard Leonard “Rik” Thomas more

Nixa High School senior Paige Morris of Nixa High School has been distinguished as one of the top academic students in the state through the 2026 Missouri Scholars 100 program. This statewide initiative, organized by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of 100 outstanding students from the graduating class of 2026. more

The Ozark Board of Education, at its March 13 meeting, voted to promote Dr. Elizabeth Dawson as executive director of special services for the 2026-27 school year. more

On April 7, voters in Christian County will consider a ballot measure related to limiting property taxes known as Senate Bill 3. Public entities funded through property taxes — including schools, the Ozark and Nixa fire districts, senior services, and CC Links — want voters to understand the potential impact before heading to the polls. more

I am voting for Dr Cindy Baker and Amber Bryant for service on the Ozark Schools Board of Education. more

In the article titled "Ozark voters to decide whether to create charter commission" that appeared in the March 18 issue of the Christian County Headliner, it stated that the ballot issue would be voted on in the Nov. 7 election. This was incorrect. The issue will be voted on during the April 7 election. The editor sincerely regrets the error. The Headliner strives for accuracy in all of its reporting. If you spot an error in an article, you may report it by sending an email to stevec@ccheadliner.com to request a correction. more

Phyllis Simons more

Learn about local candidates on the April ballot through candidate interviews hosted by the Informed Voter Coalition, a collaboration of nonpartisan organizations. more

On April 7, 2026, Ozark voters have an important opportunity to strengthen local self-government by voting YES on the Ozark Charter (home rule) ballot measure. A city charter is a locally written “constitution” that lays out how our city government is organized and how it operates—tailored to Ozark’s needs instead of a one-size-fits-all set of state rules for fourth-class cities. Yes, Ozark is treated as a fourth-class according to the state’s legislature. A charter changes that. more

When someone says, “We’re here to lower your taxes,” hold onto your wallet and be careful what you wish for. more