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With school out of session due to a lack of power caused by Friday’s storm, Glenwood School faculty and staff set out Tuesday to make deliveries of snacks and necessities to district students and their families.
Gov. Kehoe, DESE work to prioritize safe return for students
Following the devastating storms that struck Missouri on Friday, Gov. Mike Kehoe and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) went right to work on efforts to support impacted school districts and ensure students can safely return to the classroom as soon as possible. more
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Drake and Cassity Frazier and their two sons, who live on FF Highway between U.S. 160 and Highway 142, lost everything they owned during Friday night’s tornado, including their house, which was completely demolished. A fundraiser, gofund.me/8045e821, organized by Michaela Croney on GoFundMe has raised $1,000 of its $3,000 goal as of Tuesday morning. The family is one of several for whom GoFundMe fundraisers have been set up in the area.
Fundraisers set up via GoFundMe to help with recovery
In addition to Drake and Cassidy Frazier and their sons, several area families have been set up to benefit from GoFundMe fundraisers set up by close friends and family. Here is what the Quill has been alerted to as of Tuesday morning: more
Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative linemen continue to work to restore power to members after Friday's severe weather and tornadoes damaged multiple power lines and utility poles, as well as three substations across its service area. As of Tuesday morning, about 1,943 members were still without power, and 2,000 had power restored, according to officials.
‘Keep checking on your neighbors’: 4 days after the storm, power is returned to thousands; many will be recovering for months, says CEO
As of Tuesday morning 1,943 Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative (HOEC) customers were still out of power, but there had been about 2,000 restored since storms that produced at least two local tornadoes and high winds came through Friday night, according to a video update posted online by CEO/General Manager Dan Singletary. more
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Jessica Grassie, right, and her husband James had heavy damage to their home, shop building and shed during Friday's storm as it passed southeast of West Plains. The couple live off of Highway 17 near Glenwood school on 3 acres, which Grassie said had been cleared of trees by high winds. She said she and her husband are staying at a hotel and have insurance on their property, but their home was severely damaged and exposed to the weather, so they picked up tarps on Monday to help cover the damage. The local chapter of the American Red Cross, represented here by worker Martha Romans, who lives in Branson, had set up a station Monday at First United Methodist Church for those affected by the storm to pick up donated bottled water and other drinks, hygiene items, diapers, cleaning supplies, tarps, work gloves, clothing, bedding and other needs.
Recovery underway after Friday night severe weather, tornado
Throughout the weekend and likely to continue the next several days, resources for those affected by the Friday night's storms and tornado have been collected and distributed through efforts coordinated with local and county emergency and governmental agencies and churches. more
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A school legislative forum was held recently at West Plains High School to give area district administrators and stakeholders a chance to ask questions about an upcoming vote on open enrollment and its potential impact on staffing and transportation costs for districts. Besides West Plains, other district administrators that attended the March 7 meeting included Thayer, Bakersfield, Junction Hill, Richards, Glenwood, Fairview, Willow Springs, Houston, Cabool, Summersville, Plato and Hartville, plus two Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education supervisors. From left are 143rd District Rep. Bennie Cook, 155th District Rep. Matthew Overcast, 154th District Rep. Lisa Durnell, 33rd District Sen. Brad Hudson and West Plains R-7 Superintendent Dr. Wes Davis.
School choice bill raises concerns from area districts
The result of a collaboration between several area school districts, a luncheon forum recently held at West Plains High School gave educators and district administrators a chance to ask state legislators about an upcoming vote on a law that would expand school choice for parents. more
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Noon Rotary holds cruise giveaway drawing more
The Howell County University of Missouri Extension had its annual meeting this month and named council members and officers for the 2025-26 year. The University of Missouri Extension is a program administered by the University of Missouri as a land-grant university, meaning as a condition of sales of land granted to the university it must use sales proceeds to establish public universities to educate students about agriculture, home economics, mechanics and other practical professions. In 1914, the Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service began, expanding educational programs to the general public. Services and programs are still related to agriculture and youth activities like 4-H, plus economic and small business development and health and safety. Front row, from left: Robert Burtrum, Treasurer Daniel McKinney, Tyler Osborn, Secretary Ruth Waggoner, Christin Byrd and Mickey Walker. Back row: David Snodgras, Blake Crow, Kent Kelley, Bruce Williams, Greg Collins, Chair Ray Riggs and Vice Chair Ray Williams. Justin Huddleston and Jennifer Poor are also council members.
2024-25 Howell Co. Extension Council members named
Man last seen in ’17 found safe, HCSO reports
The Howell County Sheriff's Office in a post made on its Facebook page at about 7:30 a.m. Thursday announced a man who was last seen in West Plains in May 2017 has been located and is safe. more
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Electricity rates explained at WS council meeting
WILLOW SPRINGS — At the latest meeting of the Willow Springs city council, members heard an explanation of the purchase and use of city electricity, considered naming a street to honor a local longtime employer, approved police presence for a fun run benefiting children and granted permission for the application of a highway safety grant to benefit the police department. more
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Howell Co. Lincoln Day set for March 22 at civic center
The annual Howell County Lincoln Day Dinner will be held March 22 in the Magnolia Room of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St, announce officials with the Howell County Republican Party. more
Youth in custody following death investigation
The Shannon County Sheriff's Office has announced a death investigation was conducted Saturday and a youth is in custody as a result. more
Since its first meeting in September 2022, Friends of Ferals in Willow Springs has spayed and neutered 485 cats in the community.
WS group sets out to manage feral cat population
It’s no secret that feline overpopulation is plaguing many rural and urban areas. High reproduction rates and a lack of affordable spaying and neutering services have contributed to limited shelter capacity. But Friends of Ferals, a nonprofit organization out of Willow Springs, aims to solve this problem. more
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DST starts Sunday more
OZH seeks community input for survey
Ozarks Healthcare seeks input from Howell and Oregon county residents to help identify health concerns and shape the future of local healthcare. The public is invited to participate in the 2026-2028 Community Health Needs Assessment by completing a short, confidential survey. more
A boil water advisory has been issued for Junction Hill Route 2 water customers along and west of BB Highway or north of County Road 1280, effective at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.
Precautionary boil water advisory issued for Junction Hill Rte. 2 patrons
All patrons of Public Water Supply District No. 2 Junction Hill Route 2 system along or west of BB Highway and north of County Road 1280 will have to boil their water until further notice as a precautionary measure, beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, announced Operator Tyler Stephens. more
Agape House receives $245K tax credit from state
Agape House of Mtn. View, a shelter that offers support services for survivors of domestic violence, is the recipient of a $244,990 Missouri Department of Economic Development Neighborhood Assistance Program (N.A.P.) tax credit. more
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One of two three-on-three teams, from left: coaches Allie Collins and Isabella Valdez, and players Taryn, James, Tyson, Dorris and Jacob.
Howell County Special Olympics set to head to State on March 29
The Howell County Special Olympics group recently attended the Special Olympics Regional basketball tournament. more
WILLOW SPRINGS — Willow Springs City Clerk Heather Tooley, center, was recognized Thursday evening during the Willow Springs City Council meeting for earning her Missouri Registered City Clerks designation. It is to be formally awarded March 12 in Columbia at the annual Missouri City Clerks and Finance Officers Association Spring Institute. The association’s South Central Director and Ava City Clerk Suzanne Welsh, left, and South Central Secretary and West Plains City Clerk Kellie Mayers, at right, presented Tooley with a plaque and flowers thanking her for her dedication, leadership and hard work.
WS Clerk Tooley recognized by Ava, WP clerks for dedication
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4-H Club holding food drive more
Mtn. View adopts new rules for council meetings
The Mtn. View City Council passed several ordinances at its February meeting, including a policy on rules of order, and also approved a resolution agreeing to provide some assistance to the Mtn. View Family Youth Center. more
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