On Tuesday, Dec. 31, the Christian County Treasurer’s Office saw a changing of the guard. Karen Matthews, the county treasurer for over two decades, officially retired. Succeeding her is Melissa Bilyeu, who was voted into office in the Nov. 5 election.
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Steve Chapman
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1/8/25
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Chadwick’s Prestin Kinyon can’t help but wonder if he’s even mentioned in opposing scouting reports on the Cardinals, given the acclaim of teammates Clayton Garrison and Tristan Smith.
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PAT DAILEY
Sports Editor
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1/8/25
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SPRINGFIELD — Nixa sophomore Reed Wilson handed Marshfield’s Tanner Davidson his first loss of the season while winning the Kinloch Classic 150-pound championship Saturday.
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PAT DAILEY
Sports Editor
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1/8/25
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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking public comments through Jan. 31, 2025, on a proposed regulation change for walleye and sauger fishing. The change would allow anglers statewide to take and possess these species during spring spawning months before sunrise and after sundown.
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1/8/25
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Nixa Chamber of Commerce will hold a Makeover Monday on Jan. 27 between 5 and 7 p.m.
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1/8/25
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WEST PLAINS, Mo. – One of the many perks of owning horses is riding them on trails. University of Missouri Extension has updated its guide on Community Pleasure Trail Riding and published a new Trail Riding Checklist. MU Extension also has updated a publication on Haltering and Tying Horses.
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1/8/25
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If you’re one of the many shoppers returning or exchanging a gift this year, make sure you check the return policy before you get started!
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1/1/25
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Stockton, MO-“Adding value to your cattle helps make your cattle operation profitable,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Therefore, MU Extension is partnering with Missouri State University to provide the SW MO Beef Cattle Conference, which will educate cattle producers on strategies that will add value to their beef cattle operation.
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1/1/25
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I like January. I think most mothers do. Sure, it’s the dead of winter and it gets dark ridiculously early, but January has one big thing going for it. It’s the “cool down” period following the high-intensity workout of Christmas.
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Gwen Rockwood
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1/1/25
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As in seasons past, our home was a family gathering place for kids and kin this holiday season. Putting on the mantle of Grandpa, I again cooked the turkey, dressing, and sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner, while our daughters provided desserts, salads, and other fare.
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Jim Hamilton
jhamilton000@centurytel.net
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1/1/25
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Welcome to the first day of 2025. I hope this year will truly be a New Year, in many ways for all of us. I hope it is a year politicians realize that they work for us taxpayers and not for their benefit. If they want a raise, we taxpayers should vote on it, not them.
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Larry Whitely
columnist
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1/1/25
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Like many critics, I despised the 2019 CGI version of “The Lion King.” The new animation was ugly and the rehashing of the story from the 1994 classic without many changes made the whole thing seem unnecessary. But unlike many critics, I’m not ready to throw prequel “Mufasa: The Lion King” away just because of the sins of its predecessor. I’m not saying that it’s not still inextricably tied to the 2019 film, especially with its still-terrible CGI animation, but the story and characters can do some roaming on their own that makes for a breath of fresh air.
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Bob Garver
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1/1/25
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Dec. 17
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1/1/25
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There will be a trivia night fundraiser in the Divine Mercy Hall at the St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 5 p.m. Join the church for a fun night of pop-culture and general knowledge trivia benefitting their Youth Trip to the National Catholic Youth Conference. Heavy appetizers and drinks will be provided. Dessert options will be available at the dessert silent auction. Childcare is available. Cost is $25 per individual, who will be assigned to a team, or $125 for a six-person team. For more information and to register, contact the Parish Office at 417-581-6328. The church is located at 1796 N State Hwy NN in Ozark.
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1/1/25
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The Nixa Downtown Revitalization Committee (NDRC) is dedicated to developing a downtown art district as part of the downtown revitalization efforts. We have several existing murals in the downtown area. In recent years the Downtown Welcome mural was installed on the crossroads intersection of Highway 14 and Main Street. This RFP will set the stage for the next downtown mural.
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1/1/25
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Richard "Dick" Gerald See, age 78, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Dec. 22, 2024. He was born on November 4, 1946, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Gerald See and Wilda (Lormor) See.
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1/1/25
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Gloria Helen Kilmer, age 89, of Rogersville, MO passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in her home after a battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 18th, 1935 at home in Bruner, MO to Samuel and Maggie Holt. She was the fourth child of eight children, two girls and six boys. She accepted The Lord Jesus as her Savior at an early age and in her later years attended Harmony Baptist Church in Rogersville.
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1/1/25
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Melissa Venable, accused of allegedly lying about her place of residency before running for Mayor of Billings earlier this year, has resigned as mayor, according to a press release dated Monday, Dec. 23 from Venable’s attorney, Taylon Sumners-Schwartz. The press release did not state an effective date for her resignation.
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Steve Chapman
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1/1/25
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Age: 80
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1/1/25
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Age: 82
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Sybil Paulette (Salchow) Phillips was born in Vallejo, California, but raised in Billings, Missouri. After graduating from Billings High School, she moved to Springfield, where she worked various jobs. Paulette was instrumental in allowing women to serve as police officers in Springfield, Mo., and served as the Springfield Police Department’s first female police officer from 1974 to 1982. After leaving the SPD, she attended Wedgewood Beauty School and worked as a beautician until the death of her sister Sue in 1985. She then worked for MOCIC as a Criminal Analyst before retiring.
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Age:88
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Please join the Ozark Police Department in congratulating our 2024 Officer of the Year, Thomas Richardson. Officer Richardson has been employed by the Ozark Police Department since May 2021 and is currently assigned to the Special Operations Division's Traffic Unit as a Traffic Enforcement Officer. His positive attitude and focus on teamwork are contagious around the department, and he is always looking for different ways to serve the community and his co-workers. In 2024, Officer Richardson participated in many community outreach opportunities, including,
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1/1/25
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There is a new business in Nixa that is designed especially for those who are dealing with food allergies. Sensitively Sweet Bakery, a bakery that offers allergen-free breads, pastries and other items, celebrated its move into its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 18, followed by its grand opening celebration on Friday, Dec. 20.
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Steve Chapman
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1/1/25
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