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For the third year, SRC Automotive in Monett has donated $25,000 to several Monett area service organizations as part of its community outreach. Travis Weathermon, human resources manager for SRC, explained the company has 65 employees in Monett, with the rest of the 275 workers in Springfield. ...

CRIMINAL The following defendants plead guilty or were found guilty of the charge listed. An Alford Plea does not admit guilt but indicates defendant believes there is enough evidence for a conviction, SES is Suspended Execution of Sentence, SIS is Suspended Imposition of Sentence, ITC is Intensive Treatment Center, SATOP is Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program, CVCF is Crime Victim’s Compensation Fund, LERF is Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. ...

CRIMINAL The following defendants plead guilty or were found guilty of the charge listed. An Alford Plea does not admit guilt but indicates defendant believes there is enough evidence for a conviction, SES is Suspended Execution of Sentence, SIS is Suspended Imposition of Sentence, ITC is Intensive Treatment Center, SATOP is Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program, CVCF is Crime Victim’s Compensation Fund, LERF is Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. ...

The Dorcas Ladies Aid of Trinity Lutheran Church hosted its May meeting in the Fellowship Hall of the school, located in Freistatt. Doris Meyer, president, called the meeting to order, welcoming 15 members and one guest, Mica Plummer. The worship “Dish Towel Devotion” was given by Cheryl Brown. She asked how many remembered embroidering the daily dish towels. Each one had a specific chore. Brown read a bible verse and prayer pertaining to each “chore.” Members sang “Lead Me, Guide Me.”...

Cardinal Health is honored to recognize Dr. Belinda Presley as a finalist for its 2017 urEssential Award. Her talents and accomplishments make her notable among laboratory professionals. Dr. Belinda D. Presley, PhD, MHA, MSc MT/HT (ASCP) a veteran of the healthcare industry for more than 30 years, began her career as a laboratory analyst at Kraft General Foods. She transitioned to the clinical laboratory at Cox Health where she rose through the ranks to become supervisor of the Toxicology Section, then eventually the Pathology/Histology Assistant Section Head/Immunology Coordinator. ...

• Juan Almaraz Lopez, speeding, $112. • Thomas D. Cole, speeding, $137. • Gabriel A. Fast, speeding, $112. • Micheale L. Blay, disturbing peace on private property, $125. • Clayton E. Crowley, failed to register a vehicle, $77. • EFI, Inc./ William Davis, operating a business without a license, $200...

CRIMINAL The following defendants plead guilty or were found guilty of the charge listed. An Alford Plea does not admit guilt but indicates defendant believes there is enough evidence for a conviction, SES is Suspended Execution of Sentence, SIS is Suspended Imposition of Sentence, ITC is Intensive Treatment Center, SATOP is Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program, CVCF is Crime Victim’s Compensation Fund, LERF is Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. ...

The Monett Chamber of Commerce will host its Prayer Breakfast for the National Day of Prayer on May 4 at the Monett City Park Casino at 7 a.m. Dr. Bill Cox from the First Baptist Church will be the speaker. A complimentary breakfast will be served, thanks to the Monett Ministerial Association and food provided by the Monett McDonald’s restaurant and Farm Bureau Insurance, Todd Schubert agent...

CRIMINAL The following defendants plead guilty or were found guilty of the charge listed. An Alford Plea does not admit guilt but indicates defendant believes there is enough evidence for a conviction, SES is Suspended Execution of Sentence, SIS is Suspended Imposition of Sentence, ITC is Intensive Treatment Center, SATOP is Substance Abuse Traffic Offenders Program, CVCF is Crime Victim’s Compensation Fund, and LERF is Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. ...

Missouri Southern State University in Joplin has released its Dean's List for the spring semester. Full-time students qualifying for academic recognition earned a grade point average of 3.75 or above on a 4.0 scale. The students qualified for the honor by earning the required GPA while enrolled in 12 or more hours of credit courses...

The Scott Regional Technology Center had 32 preschoolers “graduate” from its child care program.

Five bi-county students from the Scott Regional Technology Center in Monett advanced to compete on the national level at the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, Calif. in April. Scott Tech students competed against more than 1,700 high school students from across Missouri in the Missouri DECA State Career Development Conference, held at Lodge of the Four Seasons at Lake of the Ozarks...

Verona High School graduates received scholarships during commencement exercises on May 5. Counselor Carolyn Brown announced that Verona graduates qualified for $650,200 in scholarships. Included in the total is $176,000 worth of A+ scholarships. Each of the 16 who qualified have the opportunity to use up to $11,000 toward their future education at a participating community college...

The Wheaton school district honored three teachers as Employees of the Year during its annual end-of-the-year picnic. The sixth annual event was held on final day of school for teachers. This year’s classified employee of the year was Dana Bartkoski, preschool through 12th grade school nurse, who has served the district 16 years. Her nomination stated that she "goes the extra mile in the care that she gives students and has even saved a life.”...

Nineteen Monett High School art students placed at the Big 8 Art Awards, with competition held this year in Cassville. Taking first place and winning gold medals were Jacob Lopez in additive metal sculpture and Ashley Batson in color portrait acrylic. Her portrait is presently handing in the MHS office...

Students exhibiting outstanding achievement in academics and citizenship were named Cubs of the Month for April at the Monett Intermediate School.

Outstanding students at Monett Intermediate School were recognized for self-control as part of the character education program in April.

Monett natives Ronald P. Hearn and Alex R. Schmitt were recently named to the MidAmerica Nazarene University spring honor roll for the 2017 spring semester. All students in traditional programs carrying 12 semester hours or more with a term GPA of 3.2 to 4.0 may qualify for spring honor roll, the dean's list or president's list...

Sydney Larson, a senior at Pierce City High School, has been named this year’s recipient of the Brian Andelin Memorial Pierce City Arts Council art scholarship in the amount of $800.

The Huffmaster Insurance Agency in Monett has purchased the Tilley Insurance Agency from owner Phillip Tilley. According to a statement released by Kevin Huffmaster, principal owner and president, the purchase was effective Nov. 30, 2016. The location of the Tilley Agency at 864 Hwy. 60 remained opened during the transition period, which concluded this week. All operations will now run out of the Huffmaster Insurance Agency office at 811 Seventh St...

The Something Different for a Change thrift store has relocated from Cleveland and 13th Street to 209 Third St. Owner Isaac Gripka hopes to continue his mission of providing a community service with expanded space. Gripka said the thrift store serves as headquarters for Wold Change Ministries, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization founded in pierce City in 2008...

Monett-based Jack Henry & Associates (JHA) has announced the availability of JHA Online Financial Management to aid financial institutions serve their customers better through online resources. According to a company statement, JHA Online Financial Management is delivered as a seamless extension of financial institution websites and empowers consumers to better manage their financial health. ...

Adrenaline Apparel and Design and the Trunk, the downtown Monett clothing store, has transitioned across the street and has settled into 313 E. Broadway, the former site of Brownsberger's, which closed when its owners retired last year. According to store associate Maddy Burdett, the move was made quickly, over a weekend, providing the clothing store with at least double the room that had been available at 314 E. Broadway...