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For the first time in years, the absence of a major spring flooding event has resulted in almost normal lake and river levels, which means big business for area outfitters and resorts on Ozark County waterways.
“We have to be in a drought situation before we even see close to normal lake levels,”...
Ozark County Commissioners met Monday and tabled bid openings for redoing the courthouse steps and handicap entrance.
Commissioners had planned to open bids for redoing the steps on both sides of the courthouse and the handicap entrance. Presiding Commissioner Terry Newton said the two prospective...
Those of us who grew up in small rural communities like Gainesville, Bakersfield, Dora, Theodosia – and even smaller places like Thornfield, Romance and Rockbridge – may be teased sometimes as small-town hicks. But we have a wealth that only a handful of big-city natives can claim.
We have each...
The newest food establishment in Pontiac, the Feeding Frenzy, fits in well with the lake-loving community.
Built on a pontoon boat and trailer, the food truck is located at Lake Bums Brew Co, 112 Parrothead Lane in Pontiac, and is currently serving up an ever-changing summertime menu. Hours are...
After working in the Ozark County school system for 26 years, Bakersfield High School Principal Doyne Byrd retired this past spring and has taken on a new role as administrator at Mountain Home Christian Academy a private school in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Byrd was hired following the retirement of...
The Gainesville School district is moving forward with plans to build a new baseball/softball complex across from the high school on the former airport property.
Gainesville Superintendent Justin Gilmore shared architect renderings of the complex with the Ozark County Times, and the superintendent...
When I retired from teaching and came home to the Ozarks from Texas in 2020, I visited the Lutie Cemetery where my father and his Jones/Ledbetter family members are buried. I am embarrassed to admit this, but somehow I always thought we just didn’t know much about his side of the family, as if it...
Sue and Estel Robirds are old enough (87 and 88, respectively) to remember a vivid image representing when the old village of Theodosia disappeared 70-plus years ago and the new Theodosia was born. The image in their memories is of deep water lapping against the sides of a 12-foot-high bridge below...
Gainesville School Superintendent Justin Gilmore submitted a proposal to the Gainesville City Council requesting permission to paint two crosswalks, install lighted signage (similar to that pictured above, right) and install five speed bumps across High School Drive, the roadway that runs in front...
The Gainesville City Council met for its regular monthly meeting June 13. Council members Treva Warrick, Lana Bushong, Dana Crisp, Seth Collins and Renee Schmucker were present. Councilman Ken Crawford did not attend this month’s meeting. Mayor Gail Reich was present also.
In addition to an update...