Connie Hazard
Connie Joan Perriman Hazard, age 72, of Nixa, passed away at 5:12 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb.
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February 2024
Ivan Golding
Ival Dale Golding, age 84, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Monday, Feb.19, at the Republic Nursing and Rehab in Republic. He was born July 7, 1939, in Chesapeake, the son of the late Ross and Lou Ella (Gracey) Golding.
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Nanette Bishop
Nanette Lea Bishop, age 74, of Hurley, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Feb. 22, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, with her family by her side. Nanette was born Oct. 6, 1949, in Aurora, the daughter of Thaddeus Phillips and Reitha Aileen (Mackey) Lewis.
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Gail Marie Adams, 67, of Monett, passed from this life to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, Feb. 21, while at Countryside Care Center in Monett.
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What: Technology reviews vehicles passing through Where: In Monett How: Camera use Result: Spotting stolen vehicles, aiding investigations .
Read MoreLICENSE PLATE READING CAMERASMonett Police introduce license plate reading cameras
Monett Police have introduced automatic license plate reading (ALPR) equipment to the city’s resources, a revolutionary technology that will change policing strategies in the city. The ALPR uses cameras to capture license plant numbers and vehicle characteristics from every passing vehicle.
Read MoreMonett Police introduce license plate reading camerasSTATE SCHOOL TESTING STARTING IN APRIL
Challenges: New growth assessment not based on local performance Steps taken: Reading, math strategies changing Gains: More high schoolers reaching after graduation readiness .
Read MoreSTATE SCHOOL TESTING STARTING IN APRILMonett schools prepare for state testing in April
As the time for state testing draws nearer for area public schools, Monett School District leaders feel better prepared two years into the sixth round of the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP). Last year’s test, the first “official” version of the new testing regime offered an ample amount of confusing feedback and lower scores from districts statewide, encouraging schools to take an entirely new look at how to measure up to state expectations.
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Manetzke to go to trial in January 2025
An Aurora woman charged with multiple counts of second degree murder will go to trial early next year. Theresa Manetzke, 52, is scheduled to be tried at the Barry County Justice Center on Jan.
Read MoreManetzke to go to trial in January 2025MURDER INDICTMENT
Who: Theresa Manetzke Charges: Four counts of second degree murder and other crimes What: Manetzke will go to trial in January of 2025 .
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