For over 50 years, a huge oak tree stood near the corner of our house. Two oak trees had grown together at the trunk many years ago. It was massive in circumference and stood over 80 feet tall. The shade over our house and the oxygen it produced were invaluable to us. The fall colors added beauty to our yard. more

Nancy Katherine Ritchey more

Darrell Preston Mills more

Ronald Wehling, of Nixa, Missouri., passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on April 24, 1935, in Beecher, Illinois., to Elmer and Margaret Wehling. Ronald grew up in Beecher and graduated from Beecher High School before attending the University of Illinois in Champagne, Illinois. more

If you are like me, you do not watch or listen to our negative news much anymore. So, you might have missed this. more

Spring is a time to be on the lookout for colorful birds, blooming plants… and wildfires. more

Ozark High School is proud to announce that seniors Savannah Miller and Amelia Cazier have been recognized in the prestigious 2025 Missouri Scholars 100 program, a statewide initiative that honors the top academic students in Missouri. Savannah has been selected as one of the top 100 scholars, and Amelia has received an Honorable Mention for their outstanding academic achievements. more

Nixa, Mo. - The Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) are partnering together to host a blood drive at the 29th NIXPO Business Showcase on Saturday, March 22. CBCO is the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities. The NIXPO blood drive will take place during the showcase at Nixa High School located in the Auxiliary Gym, 514 S. Nicholas Road. Drive hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. more

St. Louis, Mo. - As the weather warms up and people begin planning their spring home improvement projects, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) can help you find a trustworthy business to get the job done. more

Roberta Mae Curtis more

Terry D. Vance CMSGT (RET) USAF, age 81, of Ozark, Mo., passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Terry was born on Nov. 18, 1943, in Cave City, Arkansas, the son of Euric and Maude Vance. Terry and his twin brother were the seventh and eighth of nine children. more

Mary Frances Williams more