Each week gets so busy and many families are taking vacations before school starts again. It seems it was just out. more

Nixa Public Schools held their Back to School Bash at the APEX Center on Saturday, Aug. 1. The event, which was attended by an estimated 1,000 children and their families, provided the kids with items they will need for the upcoming school year, including backpacks, hygiene items, school supplies, shoes, clothing items, and more. About 120 volunteers helped distribute the items. more

In the 1980s, Charles and Katy St. George, founders of St. George’s Donuts, opened a St. George’s Donuts location in Nixa, which closed after Charles’s illness and death in 1985. Now, some 40 years later, one of their sons, Nick St. George has brought the donut shop back into the city. The new St. George’s opened for business in Nixa on Monday, Aug. 3. more

Dennis Leroy Wood, age 77, of Ozark, Mo., passed away on July 23, 2026. He was born on Feb. 3, 1949, in Tuscola, Ill., to Wilfred and Gladys Wood. Dennis graduated from Sedalia High School in 1969 and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He married Karen Wood on March 21, 1981. more

A former Ozark man is facing two counts of Second-Degree murder in the 1988 deaths of his wife and unborn child. Joel Bremer, 60, now of Kansas City, was indicted by a grand jury on Friday, July 24, in the murder of Ronna Bremer, and his unborn child (At the time she disappeared, Ronna was seven months pregnant). Bremer was arrested on July 31 by the U.S. Marshal Service. He was booked into the Christian County Jail on Sunday, Aug. 2, and arraigned at the Christian County Courthouse on Monday, Aug. 3. more

Missouri is one of only a few states that still offers free access to all state parks and historic sites. The average Missourian contributes roughly $20 per year through the Parks, Soils and Water sales tax. That is less than the cost of a single park entrance fee in many states. This ballot measure has passed every year it has been on the ballot since 1984. Most times it has passed with a two-thirds majority, or greater. more

For the third consecutive year, Ozark’s Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center received a grant allowing families to save money. Valued up to $780,000, the grant will pay tuition for students who will enter kindergarten in the 2027-28 school year. more

The Nixa Fire Protection District is marking a major milestone this summer: 40 years of serving the Nixa community. To celebrate, the district's regular Front Porch Friday open house on Friday, July 31st will be expanded into a special 40th Anniversary Celebration, held from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Nixa Fire Training Center. more

Raymond Earle Hunsicker Jr., age 55, passed away on July 21, 2026. He was born on Nov. 20, 1970, in Springfield, Mo., to Raymond Earle Hunsicker Sr. and Phyllis Edwards. more

James “JW” Willard Davis, passed away on July 21, 2026. James was born to Adam and Lessie Messer Davis on May 1, 1935. He was raised in Morrisville and Ozark, Mo., and graduated from Ozark High School in 1953. James was united in marriage to Kathern Marie Loomis on Nov. 16, 1959, in Ozark. James and Kathern shared 66 years of marriage. James proudly served in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge. James and Kathern were blessed with two children, Leslie Thomas and Darren Davis. more

Beth Ann Chase more

A Nixa man was arrested and taken to the Christian County Jail after a standoff with Nixa police officers on Thursday, July 23. Jeffrey Brian Walker, 48, was taken into custody regarding “outstanding warrants” regarding a probation violation, according to information posted by the Nixa Police Department (NPD) on their Facebook page. more

Mary Jane Patrick more

Our Friendship Club had a short meeting Monday morning to update a few activities. Then, a few of us made a drive down H Highway to Forsyth to try out a new small cafe. Some of the members had other commitments. Our 2026 Railroad Day was a success and plans are being made to improve for next year. We have been wearing the t-shirts that my granddaughter, Joey, designed. She will even improve for next year. She is around me and the history of Chadwick, so I am sure the next will include more of that. She can dig into all the books around here for ideas. more

People looking for a place to enjoy a quiet drink after work or a place to gather and socialize with friends have a new option with 9 Lives Tavern in Ozark. The business is located on the square in the building previously occupied by Iguana Roja Restaurante, which closed on Nov. 25, 2025. more

Charlene Raines more

Kross Cooper Williams, of Ozark, Mo., was born on June 27, 2026, to Justin and Kristin Williams and passed away on July 14, 2026. more

Frank Lawrence Tafolla more

OZARK, Mo. (July 15, 2026) – The Ozark Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrated the grand opening of J'Adore Nail Lounge with an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at its new location, 1459 W. South Street, Ozark, Mo. more

Pam Robertson more

As the moderator of the Christian County Candidate Forum, held at the Ozark Square on the evening of Thursday, July 16, I would like to thank the following people who made the event possible: more

To the Editor: more

Firefighters from the Ozark Fire Protection District (OFPD) helped respond to flooding in Iron and Reynolds County on Friday, July 11. Four firefighters with the OFPD were part of a 12-member Region D Strike Team which engaged in search, rescue and recovery operations in the effected counties. more

Just had to replace the ink in my printer. It is so simple after I figure out which angle that replacement goes back in. A lot of ink is used around here each time there is a new project started. more

Doris Frauenhofer, 85, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. Doris was born in Torrington, Conn., where she met and married her soulmate Robert Frauenhofer, with whom she enjoyed over 50 years of happiness and adventure. more