I enjoyed a few local games last week. These kids are growing up much too quickly. more

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We have been promised some cooler weather, mixed with some much needed showers. Just not floods like I see in so many places. more

Huba Allien (Morrison) Rozell more

The Christian County Chronicle (Issue #5, September/October) is now available to all Christian County residents. The newsletter is produced by Brenda Porterfield in the County Commission Office. The publication was conceived and developed by Presiding Commissioner Lynn A. Morris, who believes it serves as another effective way to keep citizens informed about county government and community issues. more

The Christian County Lions Club made donations to elementary art instructors in four Christian County schools. The teachers at the Chadwick and Sparta elementary schools received their donations on Wednesday, Sept. 9, and the teachers at the Clever and Billings elementary schools on Friday, Sept. 11. Each teacher received a $50 check to use to purchase art supplies for their students. more

National Good Neighbor Day is September 28, 2026. Last year was Christian County's first year to participate, and Christian County had two nominees for the Top Twenty Missouri Residents honored as the state's Most Engaged Neighbors for 2025. Brent and Julia Davis from Fremont Hills and Ashley Marks from Ozark. more

Due to ongoing dry conditions, increased fire danger, and current weather forecasts, Christian County has issued a countywide burn ban effective immediately. The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including the burning of brush, debris, and other combustible materials, until further notice. County officials are taking this precautionary measure to reduce the risk of wildfires that could threaten lives, property, and natural resources. County officials, emergency responders and local fire departments are urging residents to use extreme caution with any activities that could produce sparks or open flames. more

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I haven't seen any more pictures of the bear on my farm. They make me a bit nervous, because I like to get out and look things over daily. more

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The Day family has a new baby girl to go with the beautiful little one we already had. I haven't got to see her yet, and I can't remember the name, but it is an unusual name. Hope to get to see that part of the family soon. It has been very busy there. more

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Another day and several more dollars spent by a lot of people. It is awful for how much money it takes to get by. more

In March, the Finley River Community Foundation announced that beginning May 4 it would open its 2026 community grant round applications that were due by June 1, 2026. A total of $11,000 was available for programs and organizations in Ozark and Eastern Christian County to apply for. The ad hoc Grant Committee had difficulty meeting to review the eleven submissions (nearly all were for the $2500 maximum), so the decision-making process was referred to the Board. Although the initial thinking was to make 4 grants of $2500, board members’ positions were so steadfast on different applicants that the Board instead voted to grant $1000 to each of the eleven applicants. more

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We had two nice showers over the weekend. There was an inch-and-a-half each time. The yard grass stays wet each day. It looks like that is about to end for a while. more

Christian County voters delivered a resounding “No” to the controversial Missouri Constitutional Amendments Four and Five during the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 4. In the county, 14,800 voters, or 73.28 percent, cast “No” votes against Amendment Four, while 5,396 voters, or 26.72 percent, voted for it. Meanwhile, 15,933 voters, or 78.86 percent, cast votes against Amendment Five, while 4,270 voters, or 21.14 percent, voted in favor of it. more

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

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

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

Three Christian County school districts have received grants from the Coover/RSP Celebrate Rural Grant Program, a partnership of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation and Commerce Trust. more