Banners honoring Ozark County veterans who died in combat are being displayed on the Gainesville square in honor of America's 250 birthday. Those entering the square from the southwest corner are met with this banner honoring Audie Luna, who died in 1945 during World War II. The back of each banner expresses thanks to all Ozark County veterans and credits those who helped make the project possible.
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By Janet Taber
Ozark County Historium volunteer
In honor of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, a plan was recently enacted to honor Ozark County veterans who gave their lives in service to this country. Thanks to the efforts of Bo Friese of Bargain Bin (who also is the caretaker of the...
Jim Britt
Jim Britt will become Ozark County’s next presiding commissioner after receiving the most votes in the Aug. 4 Republican primary election.
Britt, a...
August 13, 2026, 12:59 PM
Kierstan Snider
History was made last week when Ozark County voters effectively elected the county’s first female prosecuting attorney.
Dora native Kierstan Snider...
August 13, 2026, 12:56 PM
These are some of the many paintings hung in Clinkingbeard Funeral home in Gainesville last week for a celebration of life in honor of Isabella resident Margie Payton. Guests were invited to take the artwork home with them after the service.
Clinkingbeard Funeral Home looked a little different than it usually does last Monday, as people wandered quietly through the building, pausing to...
August 13, 2026, 12:51 PM
Banners honoring Ozark County veterans who died in combat are being displayed on the Gainesville square in honor of America's 250 birthday. Those entering the square from the southwest corner are met with this banner honoring Audie Luna, who died in 1945 during World War II. The back of each banner expresses thanks to all Ozark County veterans and credits those who helped make the project possible.
By Janet Taber
Ozark County Historium volunteer
In honor of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, a plan was recently enacted to honor Ozark County veterans who gave their lives in service to this country. Thanks to the efforts of Bo Friese of Bargain Bin (who also is the caretaker of the...
August 13, 2026
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Banners honoring Ozark County veterans who died in combat are being displayed on the Gainesville square in honor of America's 250 birthday. Those entering the square from the southwest corner are met with this banner honoring Audie Luna, who died in 1945 during World War II. The back of each banner expresses thanks to all Ozark County veterans and credits those who helped make the project possible.August 13, 2026By Janet TaberOzark County Historium volunteer In honor of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, a plan was recently enacted to honor Ozark County veterans who gave their lives in... -
Jim BrittAugust 13, 2026Jim Britt will become Ozark County’s next presiding commissioner after receiving the most votes in the Aug. 4 Republican primary election.Britt, a lifelong Gainesville resident and former ... -
Kierstan SniderAugust 13, 2026History was made last week when Ozark County voters effectively elected the county’s first female prosecuting attorney.Dora native Kierstan Snider emerged victorious in the Republican primary,...
Obits
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August 13, 2026Funeral services for Martie Dee Dunn, 68, of Taneyville, were held Aug. 1, 2026, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Homes in Ava. Burial was at the Thornfield Cemetery. Pastor Rob Dalton officiated.... -
August 13, 2026Funeral services for Ethel Corene Hicks, 93, of Springfield, were held July 31, 2026, in the Clinkingbeard Chapel in Ava. Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery in Wasola. Pastor James Hathcock... -
August 13, 2026A celebration of life for Sandra June Lair, 61, of Caulfield, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Lorland Country Retreat in Caulfield. She died June 6, surrounded...
Education
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April 7, 2026Voters in the Dora School District passed the “Proposition K.I.D.S” ballot measure. Unofficial election results showed the following ballots were cast:• Yes: 104• No: 66 -
April 7, 2026Stanton Cory Lamb was elected into the contested seat on the Bakersfield School Board. He will join Matthew L. Evans, Timothy Watlington and Darren Johnson, who were also on the ballot in an... -
April 7, 2026Ryan Garrison was elected into the contested seat on the Lutie School Board. He will join Wanda DeForrest and Travis Carlile, who were also on the ballot in an uncontested race, and other currently...
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