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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January 2023
James Ray Creekmore
James Ray Creekmore, age 47, of Monett, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at his home. Private services will be held at a later date.
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Pipe rupture causes flooding at high school over Christmas Break
There was no “ho, ho, ho,” for several maintenance workers for the Monett School District on Christmas morning, as they were called to the high school to address a major flooding event caused by ruptured water pipes. “In the west hallway of the high school, every classroom, the library, the office and the gym were flooded,” said Steve Garner, director of operations at the school.
Read MorePipe rupture causes flooding at high school over Christmas BreakCandidates file for school board
Filings have closed for area school board candidates hoping to be elected in the upcoming April 4, 2023 municipal election, with contests developing in both Monett and Pierce City. For Monett R-1 School Board, three positions are on the ballot, two one-year seats, currently held by Annie Smith and Jared Wormington, and a three-year seat, currently held by Dr.
Read MoreCandidates file for school boardSales tax collections end strong
The end of the year and end of the quarter often give the Missouri Department of Revenue a chance to play Santa Claus with higher sales tax disbursements. This December held few disappointments, boosting year-end numbers as bi-county cities, counties and political subdivisions continued to prosper from an upward spike in local sales, two-andthree- quarters years into the surge spurred by the COVID pandemic shutdown in travel.
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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS
January 1-7, 1943 • Men from Company M, 804th Signal Service Regiment, Camp Crowder, were special guests on Jan. 2 for the dinner-dance at the Monett City Park Casino, given by the War Mothers Club of Monett.
Read MoreBACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYSVerona Boys hoops one for three in Walnut Grove
Verona’s Boy’s Basketball team had a strong showing in Wanut Grove, winning two out of three games. The Wildcats faced off against Billings Monday, Nov.
Read MoreVerona Boys hoops one for three in Walnut GroveSobering reminder
As we advance in age in this life, we often gain wisdom more from our own personal experiences than from a textbook. While young, we believe we are invincible.
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Knights of Columbus lend a helping hand
Monett’s Knights of Columbus were out in force in October to raise money for Arc of the Ozarks and the Barry Lawrence County Development Center. Joe Alvarez took over the Knights annual Tootsie Roll Drive for 2022, and said the organization was able to enlist members and volunteers to pound the pavement Oct.
Read MoreKnights of Columbus lend a helping handNEWS IN BRIEF
Pierce City utility customers now have a new online bill pay site, Doxo, an all-in-one bill payment service that can be used from any device. Customers may check out the new payment options on the Doxo website at piercecitymowaterbill. com.
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