Vicky Lynn Brown
Vicky Lynn Brown, age 69, of Greenfield, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Lawrence County Manor in Mt. Vernon, Missouri.
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June 2023
Maurice Otto Schoen
Maurice Otto Schoen, age 81, of Monett, MO passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, surrounded by family at his home. He was born in Verona, MO on Wednesday, January 14, 1942; son of Herman and Rufena (Krueger) Schoen. He was a 1960 graduate of Verona High School.
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Joyce Patricia Means Fulp
Joyce Patricia Means Fulp of Springfield, formerly of Monett and Aurora, passed away June 12, 2023 at 5:15pm. She was the only child of Gussie Juanita Tate and Frank Robert Means.
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A woman accused of causing a traffic crash resulting in the death of four people and injuring seven, was booked into the Lawrence County Jail on Friday, June 16 at 1:43 p.m., almost two weeks after the collision. Theresa L.
Read MoreManetzke booked into Lawrence County JailAmbulance district discusses marijuana policy
Possible addition of field training officers discussed at Barry-Lawrence Ambulance District meeting The Barry-Lawrence Ambulance District Board of Directors held their monthly board meeting on Wednesday, May 24. During the meeting, one of the topics brought up was a possible change to the district’s zero-tolerance policy on marijuana use.
Read MoreAmbulance district discusses marijuana policyChamber announces July 4 events
Monett’s South Park will be the center of activity for the community Independence Day celebration on Tuesday, July 4. The Monett Chamber of Commerce will have activities beginning at 1 p.m.
Read MoreChamber announces July 4 eventsPurdy fireworks scheduled for July 3
The Gathering Place and Terry Family Fireworks will host the Purdy Picnic and Fireworks Show, Purdy’s Independence Day celebration, on Monday, July 3. The event starts at 6 p.m.
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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS
• Monett High School and Junior College graduate Ralph Hallenbeck, son of Dr. ad Mrs.
Read MoreBACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYSShould discount stocks be sold?
WhatdoesaDirector of Community Development do and why has the City of Monett created this role? My initial focus is to learn about Monett through your eyes. To ask a lot of questions.
Read MoreShould discount stocks be sold?A message from the Sheriff
(The following is a social media post Lawrence County Sheriff Brad DeLay shared following the tragic crash that claimed the lives of four people on Route 39 outside of Aurora June 3. – Ed.) It goes without saying that this is a tragedy for everyone involved.
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