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Monett Chamber of Commerce advances projects
(09/01/10)
Programs and projects offered by the Monett Chamber of Commerce underwent a review at the August board meeting. Monett Downtown Coordinator DJ Miller has moved into his new office in the chamber's headquarters at 200 E. Broadway. Miller will be in the office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday unless attending meetings elsewhere around town...
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 Scott Eckersley, the Democratic candidate for the congressional seat being vacated by Roy Blunt, was the first of the party nominees to campaign in Monett. After a visit in Cassville yesterday morning, Eckersley spoke at the...
Results from last spring's Missouri Achievement Program (MAP) tests are back for the Monett R-1 School District. Assistant Superintendent Julie Germann described positive trends and highlighted some ongoing concerns in...
Retirement parties are planned next week for Dr. Andres Apostol, who is stepped down from his medical practice after 39 years in Monett. A reception is planned for Cox Monett Hospital employees Tuesday afternoon at the...
Winners have been named in the 22nd annual Pierce City Car Show held in conjunction with Howdy Neighbor Days on Aug. 21. First place winners included: Wayne Bruffey, of Everton, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air; Terry and Cathy...
Progress on construction at Monett Elementary School was reviewed by Board of Education members during their August meeting. Superintendent Dr. John Jungmann said the first phase of construction will focuing on adding...
Sales tax revenues take dip
(09/01/10) Sales tax revenue for the bi-county area showed the area economy is progressing tentatively. After showing gains in three of the last four months, revenues dropped by 9 percent in August. Six of the 11 towns collecting sales tax income topped totals a year ago, but the generally marginal gains were offset by big drops elsewhere...
Purdy fire district benefits from series of grant awards
(09/01/10) Since 2004 the Purdy Fire Department has received over $780,000 in grants to purchase necessary equipment for firefighters. This year, the Purdy Fire Protection District, which was established in 2007, has been awarded $6,000 from the Volunteer Firefighters Assistance Grant Program, $10,000 from the Chaney Foundation, and $56,000 from the USDA Rural Development program, for a total of $72,000...
Barry County woman arrested for shooting ex
(09/01/10) Charges have been filed against a Barry County woman after she allegedly shot her ex-husband during a heated argument over car titles. According to Barry County Undersheriff Leonard Collins, the incident occurred Friday night about one-half mile south of Bates Corner when officers responded to a 911 call for assistance... 
Monett test scores show positive trend
(08/30/10)Results from last spring's Missouri Achievement Program (MAP) tests are back for the Monett R-1 School District. Assistant Superintendent Julie Germann described positive trends and highlighted some ongoing concerns in explaining the scores to board members at their August meeting...
New cyber-bullying law in effect
(08/30/10) Missouri's new "cyber-bullying" law went into effect last Friday. The law directs school districts to take specific policy positions against intimidation by new forms of technology. Little change is expected, however, in how schools conduct their disciplinary policies...
New POW/MIA program to be held Sept. 12
(08/30/10) A program honoring military prisoners of war and those missing in action will be held at Monett's South Park on Sunday, Sept. 12. This event will be hosted by Missouri Chapter #3 of Rolling Thunder. The program will be a rescheduling of what had been planned for April 24 but was cancelled due to weather...
Three hurt in weekend crashes
(08/30/10) Three people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Washburn on Sunday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Chevrolet truck, driven by James Butts, 18, of Washburn, failed to yield after stopping and drove into the side of a 2006 Chevrolet SUV, driven by Shawn Ragan, 29, of Washburn. The crash occurred at 3:30 p.m. on Highway 37... 
Physician retires after long career
(08/27/10)Retirement parties are planned next week for Dr. Andres Apostol, who is stepped down from his medical practice after 39 years in Monett. A reception is planned for Cox Monett Hospital employees Tuesday afternoon at the hospital. A public reception is set for 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4 at the parish hall at St. Lawrence Catholic Church...
Barry County Health Department approves service contract with St. John's
(08/27/10) On Aug. 19, the Barry County Health Department Board of Trustees approved a healthcare services contract with St. John's Hospital-Cassville. As a critical access hospital, St. John's is eligible to participate in the 340B drug purchasing program, which will allow the hospital to purchase medications at discount prices. ... |
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Back in the Good Old Days for Sept. 1
(09/01/10) 100 YEARS AGO Sept. 1, 1910 EIGHTY YEARS AGO Sept. 1, 1930 SEVENTY YEARS AGO Sept. 1, 1940 SIXTY YEARS AGO Sept. 1, 1950 FIFTY YEARS AGO Sept. 1, 1960 FORTY YEARS AGO Sept. 1, 1970 THIRTY YEARS AGO Sept. 1, 1980 TWENTY YEARS AGO Sept. 1, 1990 TEN YEARS AGO...
Back in the Good Old Days for Aug. 30-31
(08/30/10) 100 YEARS AGO Aug. 30, 1910 EIGHTY YEARS AGO Aug. 30, 1930 SEVENTY YEARS AGO Aug. 30, 1940 SIXTY YEARS AGO Aug. 30, 1950 FIFTY YEARS AGO Aug. 30, 1960 FORTY YEARS AGO Aug. 30, 1970 THIRTY YEARS AGO Aug. 30, 1980 TWENTY YEARS AGO Aug. 30, 1990 TEN YEARS AGO...
Back in the Good Old Days for Aug. 27
(08/27/10) 100 YEARS AGO Aug. 27, 1910 EIGHTY YEARS AGO Aug. 27, 1930 SEVENTY YEARS AGO Aug. 27, 1940 SIXTY YEARS AGO Aug. 27, 1950 FIFTY YEARS AGO Aug. 27, 1960 FORTY YEARS AGO Aug. 27, 1970 THIRTY YEARS AGO Aug. 27, 1980 TWENTY YEARS AGO Aug. 27, 1990 TEN YEARS AGO...
Back in the Good Old Days for Aug. 26
(08/26/10) 100 YEARS AGO Aug. 26, 1910 EIGHTY YEARS AGO Aug. 26, 1930 SEVENTY YEARS AGO Aug. 26, 1940 SIXTY YEARS AGO Aug. 26, 1950 FIFTY YEARS AGO Aug. 26, 1960 FORTY YEARS AGO Aug. 26, 1970 THIRTY YEARS AGO Aug. 26, 1980 TWENTY YEARS AGO Aug. 26, 1990 TEN YEARS AGO...
Back in the Good Old Days for Aug. 25
(08/25/10) EIGHTY YEARS AGO Aug. 25, 1930 SEVENTY YEARS AGO Aug. 25, 1940 SIXTY YEARS AGO Aug. 25, 1950 FIFTY YEARS AGO Aug. 25, 1960 FORTY YEARS AGO Aug. 25, 1970 THIRTY YEARS AGO Aug. 25, 1980 TWENTY YEARS AGO Aug. 25, 1990 TEN YEARS AGO Aug. 25, 2000...
Festivals, Broadway shows, concerts offered for entertainment Aug. 27-Sept. 2
(08/26/10) This week in Monett: The Christian band Soultice performs at 7 p.m. today at Mocha Jo's, 404 E. Broadway. The annual Broiler Fest in Crane runs through Saturday at the city park. The Miss Chick contest is at 6 p.m. on Friday in the Community Center. Missouri Boatride plays bluegrass at 8 p.m. Friday. On Saturday, the parade is at 10 a.m. The band 65 South plays at 8 p.m...
Local festivals, big concerts, rodeos offered for entertainment Aug. 20-26
(08/19/10) This week in the Monett area: In Pierce City, Howdy Neighbor Days runs through Saturday. On Friday, Kids Got Talent begins at 7 p.m. Speed Shift plays at 9 p.m. On Saturday, bathtub races are at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The parade is at 3 p.m. The HND Idol contest starts at 4:30 p.m. The Duck Race is 6:30 p.m. Music includes Morgan and Williams at 8 p.m. and Rich McCready at 9 p.m... |