News in brief
The Pierce City Senior Center will be closed from Tuesday, June 28 through Monday, July 11 due to COVID-19 concerns. The Senior Center is scheduled to re-open Tuesday, July 12.
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July 2022
Married woman’s epiphany opens path to a new life
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for two decades to a man who is incapable of connecting with anyone. It didn’t become apparent until after we were married. He is very good at surface relationships but cannot go deeper than that. Because of this, he abused, isolated and ignored me. He didn’t realize he was causing harm since he didn’t regard me -- and still doesn’t regard me -- as a person with emotions.
Read MoreMarried woman’s epiphany opens path to a new lifeRECIPE OF THE DAY
BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA SALAD Prep time: 20 Min. Cook time: 10 Min.
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Fabulous fun on the Fourth of July
More than 2,000 people turned out at Monett’s South Park to celebrate Independence Day on Monday. More than 30 vendors offered food, games, toys and rides to those attending, with the entertainment culminating with a blazing display of pyrotechnics from Riverside Fireworks, of Siloam Springs, Kan. Melonie Roberts/mroberts@cherryroad.com
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The Monett Times corrects factual errors promptly and courteously. If you have a correction or clarification, please email Editor Kyle Troutman at ktroutman@cherryroad.com .
Read MoreCORRECTIONSTwo found dead in Monett home
Two people have been found dead in a home on West Nellie Street in Monett. On Thursday, at approximately 8:04 p.m., officers with the Monett Police Department responded to the 100 block of West Nellie in reference to two deceased subjects.
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Year in sports photos: Monett boys hoops
Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, The Monett Times will feature the best unprinted photos from every local team photographed in the 2021-2022 athletics season. — KT .
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A warm day for ice cream
Dozens of community members joined the congregation of Waldensian Presbyterian Church Thursday to celebrate the church’s annual ice cream social. Mike Gervais/mgervais@cherryroad.com Dr.
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Fabulous fun on the Fourth of July
Throughout the annual Freedom and Fireworks display on Monday evening, a patriotic selection of music was broadcast over the loud speakers, which had spectators singing along to the likes of ‘Proud to be an American,’ ‘Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,’ and ‘Born in the USA.’ Melonie Roberts/mroberts@cherryroad.com
Read MoreFabulous fun on the Fourth of JulyMSHSAA gets new director
For only the seventh time in the 96-year history of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), a new executive director has taken charge. Jennifer Rukstad was named the Association’s seventh executive director earlier this year, beginning duties in late June following the retirement of Kerwin Urhahn from the same post.
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