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Monett City Council acts on fire equipment purchase

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/31/2025 - 5:00am

Contract extended for city engineer services

The Monett City Council took action to stay ahead of price increases on fire department equipment and advanced plans for wastewater treatment during its Dec. 11 meeting.

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Monett’s Mellow indicted in Dec. 20 Blizard homicide

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/31/2025 - 5:00am

Pleads not guilty after confessing to police

January 7 at 10:30 a.m. has been set for the next hearing for Alan Michael Mellow, charged in the Dec. 20 homicide of Hannah Blizard of Monett.

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Plans unveiled for new athletic facility in Monett

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 5:00am

$10 million fundraising effort expected in coming year for school district looking to expand offerings

Fundraising efforts are intensifying to build an indoor athletic facility that will serve as a hub for most sports activities in Monett.

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Longtime, overdue Mt. Vernon sidewalk improvements open for bid

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 5:00am

Walkway update may finish by next fall, Hickory Street sidewalk deterioration will get much needed replacement with grant help

The city of Mt. Vernon has opened up bidding on its long awaited sidewalk update.

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Mt. Vernon Board of Education approves positive audit for KPM CPA’s

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 5:00am

After 29 years with district, Johnston retiring as administrator

The Mt. Vernon school board approved its annual audit, adopted legislative priorities for the coming General Assembly session, and took major personnel action at its Dec. 18 meeting.

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Monett’s Mellow charged with murder following weekend shooting at apartment

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 5:00am

Monett mother dies after multiple gunshot wounds in dispute

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Monett City Council passes resolution to work with Law. Co. Emergency Services

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 5:00am

Plans for revised airport board, fire equipment unveiled to public

During a work session on Dec. 4, the Monett City Council took action on two resolutions and discussed plans for the Monett Regional Airport and the fire department.

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Verona Council reviews city payment policy

Published by graphics on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 10:11am

Alderman Hutson criticized for unauthorized legal bills with city attorney

An unusual exchange over city spending developed at the Nov. 25 meeting of the Verona City Council.

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Miller community offers money, support after local house fire

Published by graphics on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 9:56am

The Miller community has rallied behind a local family that lost their home, belongings and pets in a recent house fire.

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Longtime Mt. Vernon veterinarian Trokey retires from animal practice

Published by graphics on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 9:52am

Still hopes to sell his medical facility east of Mt. Vernon

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