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Ozark County Commissioners voted to update the county’s hazardous mitigation plan, a routine task commissioners do every five years. The Ozark County Multijurisdictional Local Hazardous Mitigation Plan is something that is prepared for the county by South Central Ozarks Council of Government (...
Toys and other gifts for more than 200 Ozark County children were distributed Saturday, Dec. 17, at this year’s Ozark County Toy Drive. The event was held in the former Senior Center building on Third Street in Gainesville.
“We had plenty of toys and lots of good workers,” said chairperson Nancy...
Thanks to dozens of warm hearts and busy hands, foster children and families in Ozark, Douglas and Wright Counties were welcomed with open arms to an extravagant The Polar Express-themed Christmas party thrown in their honor Dec. 10 in Ava.
“For all who give, shop, serve, create, pray and love…...
The Gainesville square was transformed into a magical Christmas wonderland Friday night, Dec. 16, setting the stage for the 2022 Wonders of Christmas festival.
Under twinkling Christmas lights and decor, festival attendees enjoyed horse-drawn carriage rides, homemade hot cocoa and spiced apple...
Ozark County Commissioners found out Monday that the county’s insurance cost is increasing for 2023, but the increase isn’t as much as the previous year’s hike.
While the county is considered self-insured on the health insurance side, which has saved the county a considerable amount of money, the...
Well-known community volunteer
Diane Dreckman White, this year’s Jingle Bell Parade marshal, is known for her big heart, bright smile and her ready willingness to help wherever she can. She is a familiar face to those who donate during blood drives, vote during elections, participate in...
The annual Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas contest, open to 4- and 5-year-old girls and boys, will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at the gazebo on the square during Gainesville’s Wonders of Christmas festival and parade.
The deadline to sign up has passed, and registration is therefore closed....
Outgoing Presiding County Commissioner John Turner has seen a lot of changes during his two terms, and the longtime Ozark County resident says he is proud of accomplishments during his eight years in office, in spite of a pandemic and a 1,200-year flood.
“I had big shoes to fill when I took office...
The artwork of Gainesville resident Kathy Rountree is now displayed at the Ozark County Volunteer Library as part of the organization’s visiting artist exhibits.
The paintings are part of her “American Indian Painting Collection,” which is influenced by her great-grandfather John Addux Wills of...
Those who are looking for a place to sell handmade crafts, other gift items, food, snacks and drinks or provide games or other fun, interactive Christmas-themed stations may consider setting up at the Dec. 16 Wonders of Christmas festival on the Gainesville square.
The Friday night event welcomes...