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Verona City Council finally fills vacancy

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 1:30pm

The Verona City Council resolved a months-long impasse in September, accepted a new member after previous nominations by Mayor Amy Spears deadlocked over opposition.

Monett Board of Education reviews program gains

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 1:28pm

Social media outreach reflects expanded community contact; attendance highest in district in three years
 
The Monett school board concentrated on operations during its October meeting.

Ducks Unlimited event raises whopping $50,000 in Monett

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 1:27pm

The Monett chapter of Ducks Unlimited held its annual fundraising event at the Monett City Park Casino on Oct. 10.

Monett City Council approves urban redevelopment plan

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 1:25pm

Fire department fundraiser exceeds expectations
 
The Monett City Council adopted the Chapter 353 Urban Redevelopment Plan during its Oct. 13 meeting and extended congratulations to staff for several projects.

Pierce City police review reviving old cases, send to county prosecutor for action

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 1:24pm

A thorough review of past police cases in Pierce City has uncovered evidence and sent several cases to County Prosecutor Darlene Parrigon for action.

Aurora High School staffer Adams arrested for sexual contact with student

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 1:22pm

Suspect allegedly claimed to prefer girls aged 11-14; arrest marks second such instance this year for Aurora School District
 

Mt. Vernon schools gain in annual review

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 1:17pm

Academic challenges, teacher shifts create issues
 

Monett airport contracts awarded

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 12:23pm

City advancing on hangar, future engineering, cost nearly $1.25m
 
The Monett City Council took several steps to make improvements at the Monett Regional Airport during its Nov. 13 meeting.

What’s Poppin at the MARC

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 12:21pm

Mt. Vernon high schoolers take on Mary Poppins Jr. over weekend
 

Schnake named Distinguished Attorney by Springfield Bar Association

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 11:50am

Mt. Vernon native Richard L. Schnake, a Springfield lawyer, has received the 2025 Distinguished Attorney Award from the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association.
The award is the highest honor the SMBA bestows.  

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