Hwy. 60 leads in traffic crash numbers
Once again, Highway 60 in Monett has proven to be the most frequent location for traffic crashes. According to Lt.
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January 2023
Robert “Bob” Michael Tucker
Robert “Bob” Michael Tucker, 74, of Monett, passed from this life to his eternal home on Wednesday, Dec.7, 2022 at Cox Monett Hospital. Visitation for Mr.
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Robert Henry O’Neal, age 83, of Aurora, passed away at 3:46 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born Sept. 1, 1939, in Bell, Calif., the son of Joseph Henry and Julia Aleen (Rehard) O’Neal.
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Gladys JoAnne Raines
Gladys JoAnne Raines, age 88, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Sunday,Dec.25,2022,atthe Ozarks Methodist Manor, in Marionville. Missouri. She was born March 5, 1934, in Gilliam, the daughter of Mac and Bess (Richardson) Thomson.
Read MoreGladys JoAnne RainesGym floor a total loss after flood
A busted water pipe over the Christmas holiday break was only the tip of the iceberg for problems at Monett High School. Initial hopes were that the sub floor could be dried and the gym floor could be saved in time for the completion of the winter sports season.
Read MoreGym floor a total loss after floodMDC offers programs about prescribed fire
When used in controlled, supervised conditions, fire can be a beneficial land management tool. However, it’s important to stress that prescribed fire involves planning and on-site management.
Read MoreMDC offers programs about prescribed fireWashburn man charged in Monett robbery
A Washburn man is facing several felony charges after reportedly attempting to rob a man at knife-point outside the Rapid Robert’s convenience store in Monett. Landon Hendrix, 23, of Washburn, has been charged with firstdegree attempted robbery, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.
Read MoreWashburn man charged in Monett robberyNEWS IN BRIEF
The Pierce City Senior Center will be serving lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Everyone is welcome and lunch is $5 for those ages 55 and older, and $6 for those under 55. Carry-out meals will be available to those who contact the center at 417-476-5006 before 10:30 a.m. Carry-out meals may be picked up between 11:30 a.m. and noon. Also, Nell’s Nails will be serving seniors for a nominal fee at 9 a.m. the first Thursday of each month.
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The Monett Senior Center will serve crack chicken casserole, dressing, gravy, spinach, dinner roll and pudding Jan. 5.
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