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Max Bean
Bakersfield teenager Max Bean is being recognized at the state level for his help finding a missing woman recently with the use of his drone - an act that saved a family member’s life.
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office recently presented Bean with the Attorney General Honors Award, which...
Scarlett Hall is a former Gainesville Elementary student and the daughter of Clint Hall, who served as Gainesville High School Principal from 2021-23, and his wife, Shelby. They now live in Ava and Scarlett attends Mansfield School, where Clint serves as school superintendent. Her mom Shelby is an area wedding and event photographer.
What began as a $200 donation from a local food truck owner turned into a powerful show of community support last month, as local residents rallied together to raise thousands for a young girl recovering from a traumatic accident.
Throughout July, the Gainesville food truck J’s Grill, operated by...
William Hansen
A jury of 10 men and two women deliberated more than two hours and were unable to come to a unanimous decision in the stealing case of a Theodosia man.
William Hansen, owner of Absolute Heating and Air Solutions, was charged with stealing more than $750 when he allegedly committed “theft by...
Bakersfield teenager Max Bean, left, was one of several people on scene using a drone Sunday to help locate Robin Mullins. That’s how he found her, lying under a tree in a grown up field. Bakersfield VFD photo
After more than 10 hours of searching, a missing Bakersfield woman was found in a field near her home, thanks to the efforts of local teenager Max Bean using his drone.
Robin Mullins was first reported missing by family members just after noon Sunday, Aug. 2, prompting an extensive search by...
Sheryl Silvey Lawson is shown in her GHS senior photo in 1975 (left) and her recent photo as a fifth grade teacher at Gainesville Elementary School.
To be clear, Sheryl Lawson wishes the Times wouldn't publish this story. Or, if she had her second choice, the story about her would be "on the last page, down at the bottom, about 6 inches long," she said.
She appreciates being honored with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Second...
The Ozark County Food Pantry was recently awarded an urgent needs grant in the amount of $6,000 through Ozark Food Harvest of Springfield, which enabled food pantry volunteers to purchase a Crown 4500 pallet jack. “This makes moving pallets of food and recycle pallets possible,” said Anita Chappell...
The front porch and attic at this home on Harlin Drive in Gainesville caught fire last week, officials say.
The home of Erica McCullough, located on Harlin Drive in Gainesville, sustained some damage after a fire broke out at the front of the structure last Thursday, July 24.
According to this week’s Ozark County Sheriff’s Department dispatch log, at least two neighbors called in the fire, with the first...
Bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles! McKinley Thomas and Luanna Loftis have fun playing during one of DOW campers’ favorite activities, when camp administrators rent a giant bubble machine that creates mountains of sudsy fun.
For almost 60 years, Ozark County children, along with kids from Douglas and Wright counties, have had the opportunity to spend several days and nights at DOW Camp, thanks to the generosity of local people and businesses. Many of the children who attend the camp, which is held at Hammond Mill Camp...
MoDOT is currently accepting proposals for dismantling and reusing the Theodosia bridge.
The news broke last week that the historic Theodosia bridge on Highway 160 over Bull Shoals Lake will be available for relocation and reuse, free of charge, to one lucky interested party.
Government entities, historical or civic organizations or private individuals may submit proposals to the...
Jack
An 80-year-old Forsyth woman was killed in a one-vehicle crash on Highway 142, about four miles east of Bakersfield last week – and in the days following, her husband was desperately searching for their missing dog, Jack, who had fled the crash scene.
Jack, a black and white border collie mix with...