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July 2023
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Dorothy Marie Witt
Dorothy Marie Witt, age 81, of Pierce City, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. She was born in Joplin… Login to continue reading Login…
Louis Arnold Wick
Louis Arnold Wick, age 86, of Aurora, passed away at 6:56 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was born July… Login to continue reading Login…
Robert James and Trisha Anne Colley
Robert James Colley, age 50, of La Russell, passed away with his loving wife, Trisha Anne (Buss) Colley, age 49, at their home on Monday,… Login to continue reading Login…
Teresa “Teri” Dianne Bandy
Teresa “Teri” Dianne Bandy, 71, of Monett, was called home unexpectedly on Saturday morning, July 15, 2023 at her home. Teri was born on Nov.… Login to continue reading Login…
Severe thunderstorm knocks out substation
A severe thunderstorm with, according to the U.S. Weather Service, wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour, swept through the Monett area during the evening of Friday, July 14, causing power outages and damaging trees and buildings.
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Cubs reveal gridiron slate for coming season
The 2023-24 football season is swiftly approaching and for the Monett High School Cubs, the hopes are high as Coach Ethan Lewis begins his second full season at the helm. While time will tell the tale of how the Cubs will fare on the gridiron, what can be revealed is who, where and when Monett will play this season.
Read MoreCubs reveal gridiron slate for coming seasonEleven injured in crashes
Eleven people suffered injuries in six vehicle crashes that occurred between Tuesday, July 11 and Monday, July 17, according to traffic crash reports posted on the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s website. The injuries ranged from minor to serious.
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School Board approves renovation
The Monett R-1 School Board approved a plan by Veregy, an energy services company, to renovate the old Monett Middle School’s white building into the district’s new central office during their meeting on Thursday, June 29. The planned renovation would cover about 11,600 square feet and would include a new lobby with a secured vestibule, five restrooms, an updated mechanical room, 21 new special education and district offices, two tech rooms, a new board room and two conference rooms.
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