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Sue Ann Jones’ family includes several generations of military veterans, including these three: from left: Elisha Luna, 1819-1900, fought in the Mexican War and tried unsuccessfully to re-enlist in 1862. Perry Henson Martin, 1845-1941, served in the Union cavalry during the Civil War. Audie Luna, 1917-1945, died in the Philippines during World War II after being wounded in combat.
Veterans Day is a holiday honoring people of courage – and I’m sorry to say I’m not one of them. Courage is just not the word anyone would use to describe someone who’s had a lifelong terror of the world’s most harmless spider – granddaddy longlegs. (I do have a relative who’s afraid of butterflies...
Above, left: Bakersfield School honors its graduates currently serving in the military with this collection of their photos that remains on display year-round. The school also has five veterans on its faculty and staff: From left, high school principal Doyne Byrd, middle school special education teacher Tammy Lamb and paraprofessional Kim Yeager and technical director Von Farr. Bakersfield School resource officer Wayne Romans, pictured above, right, was not available for the group photo because he was temporarily away for Army National Guard drill. Recent BHS grads currently serving in the military are, pictured on top of display case, from left: Cruise Blake, 2019, Marines; Joseph Williams, 2021, Marines; C.J. Pellant, 2020, Marines; Briggs Hardin, 2019, Air Force. Pictured inside the display case, from left: Tyler Millner, 2014, Air Force; Wayne Romans, 2000, Army Reserve; Jacob Hall, 2019, Army; Ray Clapp, 2018, Army; Jordan Hartley, 2008, Marines; Ashton Yeager, 2021, Army; Michael Dihel, 2015, Navy; Cameron Yeager, 2018, Army. Not shown: Cody Divelbliss, 2007, Army Reserves. The photos of 2022 BHS grads Cooper Bonham, Army, and Bo Evans, Marines, will be added to the display this week.
Like some of the other Ozark County districts, Bakersfield School pays tribute to area military veterans this time of year with Veterans Day programs honoring the heroes' service. At Bakersfield, however, that tribute continues all year long in a display case filled with photos of recent BHS...
We have a long list of military veterans to thank this Friday on Veterans Day, a patriotic time when we honor everyone who served in our country’s armed forces whether during war or peace. One of Ozark County’s most famous and highly-decorated veterans was Gainesville High School graduate and 30-...
Ozark County voters have passed an additional half-cent sales tax to benefit the Ozark County Sheriff’s Department, bringing the total amount of sales tax revenue into the department to 1 cent for every $1 spent inside Ozark County.
The measure was passed by a vote of 2,398 (65.45 percent) yes to...
Ozark County voters will go to the polls on Nov. 8 to vote on a half-cent sales tax proposal to fund law enforcement in Ozark County.
The proposal would add to a half-cent sales tax that is already in place for law enforcement, making the sales tax rate in Ozark County for law enforcement one full...
This map showing locations of Ozark County post offices in 1910 is taken from the Official Railroad Map of Missouri, 1910, issued for the state by the Railroad and Warehouse Commission. It includes some of the communities that are mentioned in Kitty Ledbetter’s article below.
Not so long ago Ozark County was full of thriving little towns named after early settlers and the hills, streams, animals and lifestyle they experienced here. Some of these places are still going strong. Mother Nature is busy reclaiming the others. Stray iris patches and broken buildings signal...
Ozark County Clerk Brian Wise holds a poster giving information about which valid government-issued photo IDs are acceptable for voters to present during absentee or in-person voting for the General Election.
The Nov. 8 General Election is Tuesday, and Ozark County Clerk Brian Wise and Deputy Clerk Wilma Watson explain some changes that voters will see with this election’s procedures.
Photo ID needed
The biggest change involves the need for voters to bring a photo identification of themselves with...
The Dora JAG students have undertaken a service project to provide hygiene kits and products in school bathrooms for fellow students to use and take as needed. JAG students are pictured here with a donation of personal hygiene and feminine products donated by Sam and Kayla Miller of Roy’s Store in Dora. Students, pictured from left, are Kaitlynn Brown, Shauna Lake, Loghan Bruce and Lauren Martin.
We wanted to bring you an update about the Dora Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program. Out chapter is part of a national program that is dedicated to helping teach students skills to be successful citizens, students and productive workers when they enter the workforce.
This is Dora's second...
The elevator in the Ozark County Courthouse is starting to show its age. Installed in the 1990s, officials say parts for the elevator are impossible to find. Inspectors recently noted the elevator was in good and operable shape, but also stated that if electronic problems with the elevator were to arise, the elevator probably could not be fixed. Times photo/Bruce Roberts.
The Ozark County Commissioners met Monday morning and heard, among other things, a report that the courthouse elevator is becoming obsolete and that if something serious was to go wrong with it, there are no parts to repair it any longer.
County Clerk Brian Wise told commissioners John Turner, Gary...
The International Lineman’s Rodeo was held in Overland Park, Kansas, Oct. 12-15. Events include a “hurtman rescue,” a pole climb and two mystery events. Apprentices have their own division in the rodeo, which includes the same events and a written test. Below: Gainesville WRVEC’s linemen who participated include Tyler Headrick, left in the above right photo, along with teammate Steve Martin, right. Their third teammate, Brandon Sullivan of Ozark, is behind the pole in this photo. Photos courtesy of Renee Schmucker.
White River Valley Electric Cooperative linemen recently showcased their skills at the International Lineman’s Rodeo in Kansas. They competed with the best of the best, putting their training to the test. The competition consists of four events: “hurtman rescue,” speed climb and two mystery events...