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Crime down; watch program is working (Local News ~ 08/19/10)
A major reduction in crime statistics reported to the Monett Neighborhood Watch group supports the program's efforts of identifying problems and addressing them. Details came out at last Friday's Neighborhood Watch meeting at St. Lawrence Catholic Church... -
Lady Cubs volleyball team set for exciting season
(High School Sports ~ 08/19/10)
The 2010 Monett Lady Cubs volleyball team has high hopes for this season. "This is a very special group of girls," Head Coach Shyrah Perry said. "They're motivated and hungry for victory." The Lady Cubs have built their hopes upon a solid core of returning starters and lettermen...
- Missouri Weekly Hay Summary Week ending 08/20/10 (Agriculture Report ~ 08/19/10)
- Joplin Regional Stockyards: Cow and Bull Auction Close for 8/18/10 (Agriculture Report ~ 08/19/10)
- Springfield, MO - Livestock Marketing Center: Feeder Cattle Auction Report for 08/18/2010 (Agriculture Report ~ 08/19/10)
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Roy Conway Sr.
(Obituary ~ 08/19/10)
Roy Lee Conway Sr., age 89, of Ogallala, NE, passed away on April 29, 2010, in Golden Our's Convalescent Home in Grant, NE. Roy was born on April 3, 1921, in Mt. Vernon, MO, the son of Ancel and Stella Myrtle (Mills) Conway. Roy is survived by his children: Roy Conway, Jr. ...
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Ruby Ewing
(Obituary ~ 08/19/10)
Ruby Adamson Ewing, age 97, of Mt. Vernon, died at 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the James River Care Center in Springfield. A graveside service, under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Mt. Vernon IOOF Cemetery...
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Shirley Hoffman
(Obituary ~ 08/19/10)
Mrs. Shirley Janice Hoffman, age 70, of Purdy, passed away at Benchmark Healthcare of Monett on Wednesday Aug. 18, 2010. She was born on January 14, 1940 in Purdy to Floyd and Chlora (Burg) Hemphill. She was united in marriage to Stanley Hoffman on October 30, 1964 in Purdy, MO...
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Fundraising event planned at The Den
(Local News ~ 08/19/10)
Plans to host a fundraiser to benefit The Den, the area's premiere hot-spot for area youth, are underway and tickets are limited. The Den, located above Mocha Joe's at 404 E. Broadway in Monett, is open to youth in seventh through 12th grades. It is a Christian-based organization that provides a safe, positive and fun environment for area youth...
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Ernte Fest begins Friday
(Local News ~ 08/19/10)
Ernte Fest, one of the biggest annual events in Lawrence County, will bring thousands of visitors to the town of Freistatt on Friday and Saturday for two evenings of fun and entertainment. Literally meaning "harvest fest," Ernte Fest is an annual celebration hosted by the Freistatt Lions Club on the north end of the village. ...
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Monett soccer ready to kick it
(High School Sports ~ 08/19/10)
The Monett Cubs soccer team is expecting great things this year. "I am really excited about this team and its potential," said Head Coach Jeremy Wilson The soccer Cubs finished the 2009 season 10-8 and are looking to build off that success. "The team's biggest gain in the off season has been in the chemistry department," said Wilson. "Soccer is a free flowing sport where you have to anticipate where your teammate is going to be."...
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Local festivals, big concerts, rodeos offered for entertainment Aug. 20-26
(Features ~ 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...
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Back in the Good Old Days for Aug. 19
(Column ~ 08/19/10)
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