- Carthage- Joplin Regional Stockyards: Feeder Cattle Auction for 07/14/14 (Agriculture Report ~ 07/15/14)
- Springfield, MO- Livestock Marketing Center: Cow and Bull Auction 7/14/2014 (Agriculture Report ~ 07/15/14)
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Work continues on Habitat house in Monett (Local News ~ 07/15/14)
Volunteers from the First Baptist Church in Monett worked on Saturday at the Habitat for Humanity house at 111 E. Nellie Ave. They put boxing on the exterior walls and built frames for interior walls, plus installed blocking on the floor joists. Volunteers on July 19 will come from the New Site Baptist Church. Anyone interested in helping may call Bill Van Eaton at 417-0461-3065 or Ron Overeem at 417-669-4420. Submitted photo... -
Exeter teen injured in Sunday crash
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
An Exeter teen was taken by private vehicle to Mercy Cassville for treatment of minor injuries from a single-vehicle crash on Sunday. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred at 6:15 p.m. on Farm Road 1057 about three miles southwest of Exeter. The 1999 Pontiac Grand Am, driven by Taylor N. Eagan, 18, of Exeter, ran off the roadway and struck a tree. Eagan was wearing a seat belt...
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2 children injured in golf cart crash
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
A pair of children suffered minor injuries over the weekend while playing on a golf cart. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the incident occurred at 8 p.m., Saturday, on private property located about two miles south of Viola. The incident occurred when the golf cart's parking brake was released...
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Seligman woman hurt in two-vehicle crash
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
A Seligman woman sustained moderate injuries in a two-vehicle crash at 10:55 a.m., Saturday, on Highway 37 at Highway 112 intersection in Seligman. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred when a 2014 Nissan Altima, driven by Richard M. Douglas, 72, of Rogers, Ark., failed to yield at the intersection and was struck by a 2000 Ford Escort, driven by Rachel D. Cline, 51, of Seligman...
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Man injured in single vehicle crash near Monett
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
A Cassville man sustained minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash at 7 a.m. Sunday on Highway H, about two miles north of Monett. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the incident occurred when a 2001 Lincoln Navigator, driven by Alfonso B. Ramero, 45, of Cassville, ran off the road, struck a culvert and overturned...
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Pair hurt in weekend crash south of Monett
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
Two people were injured in a single-vehicle crash at 2:03 a.m. Sunday on Farm Road 1090, about a mile south of Monett. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred when a 2001 Ford Focus, driven by Gabriel V. Caballero, 29, of Monett, ran off the roadway and struck a creek bed...
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2 seriously injured in motorcycle wreck
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
Two Aurora residents were seriously injured in a motorcycle crash at 4:05 p.m., Saturday, on Highway 39 about five miles south of Aurora. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred when the 2001 Yamaha motorcycle, operated by Craig C. Schnaufer, 48, of Aurora, sustained tire failure, causing the driver to lose control. The motorcycle traveled off the roadway and overturned, ejecting both occupants...
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3 teens injured in LawCo crash
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
Three Mt. Vernon teens were injured in a single-vehicle crash at 1:40 p.m. Sunday on Highway V about four miles west of Mt. Vernon. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred when the 2004 Chevrolet pickup, driven by Samuel K. Palmquist, 16, of Mt. Vernon, ran off the left side of the roadway and overturned...
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Color, pageantry aplenty at Vacation Bible School (Local News ~ 07/15/14)
For many children in the Monett area, Vacation Bible School is an essential part of summer activities. Sessions at the First United Methodist Church in Monett wrapped up recently with a colorful pageant in the sanctuary based on this year's theme, "Weird Animals: Where Jesus' Love Is One of a Kind." Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com... -
Mighty Mites offers free youth football camp (Community Sports ~ 07/15/14)
In an effort to make youth football more accessible, the Monett Mighty Mite League has announced that this season's summer youth camp will be free of charge. "This year we are doing our youth camp different," said Sean Kelley, Mighty Mite president. "Chad Depée has decided that this year that he and his coaches would volunteer their time and put this camp on for free."... -
Tractor pull provides entertainment (Community Sports ~ 07/15/14)
The tractor pull's basic principle of competition is rooted in good old-fashioned bragging rights. The scream of engines, the trail of exhaust going down the track and the thunderous roar of the crowd are unmistakable signs the tractor-pulling season has arrived... -
Lewis Brunner
(Obituary ~ 07/15/14)
Lewis William Brunner, 79, of Shell Knob, died Saturday, July 12. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, July 21, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Shell Knob, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Shell Knob.
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Dewey Stockton
(Obituary ~ 07/15/14)
Dewey Landon Stockton, 77, of Shell Knob, died at 9:55 p.m., Sunday, July 13. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, July 19, at Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville. Visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. until service time Saturday, at Fohn Funeral Home...
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Ida Gilmore
(Obituary ~ 07/15/14)
Ida Lathrop Gilmore, 102, of Joplin, died Monday, July 14, while at the Spring River Christian Village in Joplin. Services for Mrs. Gilmore are pending at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buchanan Funeral Home, 301 Euclid Ave, Monett.
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News in Brief
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
VFW Post No. 4207 Ladies Auxiliary will host a luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16. The menu will include: fried chicken, mashed potatoes with cream gravy, seasoned green beans, salads, desserts, biscuits and beverage for $6.50. For additional information, people may call 236-5278...
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Dairymen react angrily to veto
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
CHESTERFIELD -- Organized Missouri dairy industry leaders have reacted harshly to Governor Jay Nixon's veto of the two Omnibus Agriculture Bills, House Bill 1326 and Senate Bill 506. "It's shocking to us considering both bills were passed with strong bi-partisan support by the Missouri General Assembly," says Larry Purdom, president of the Missouri Dairy Association (MDA) and rural Purdy resident...
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New amphitheater added at Monett High School (Local News ~ 07/15/14)
With the conversion to modular scheduling this fall, a number of classrooms at Monett High School have undergone physical changes. In addition to removing four walls to create larger classrooms in the main building, a team from the construction technology class at Scott Regional Technology Center converted the old agriculture classroom on the west end of the campus to an amphitheater arrangement to hold 90 students. ... -
Officials: School program encourages students
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
Finding ways to engage small children in school can become a challenge. Some children, due to struggles or personal challenges, may struggle more than others. To reach these children, Monett Elementary School tried a new strategy this past school year that yielded positive results...
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Jaycees Carnival opens Wednesday
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
One of Monett's most enduring traditions, the Jaycees Carnival, will be held July 16 through July 19 on the South Park soccer fields on Waldensian Road. Activities and entertainment will run from 6 to 10 p.m. nightly. According to Amanda Harbaugh, project manager for the carnival, some of the favorite attractions will return. ...
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Monett nearing emergency management deal with LawCo
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
An arrangement that would direct emergency responses through Monett will receive consideration at the July 21 meeting of the Monett City Council. Lawrence County has proposed hiring Monett's emergency management services for $27,043.80 a year. The cost, based on the county's population, calculated to 70 cents per person...
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