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IRA BRISCOE, left, with his mother Marilyn, has been missing since December 2020, and his family is urging outdoors enthusiasts to report anything out of the ordinary to law enforcement. Their hope is that Ira or his remains can be found.
Ira Briscoe’s family urges hunters, hikers to keep an eye out for clues to his whereabouts
“I don't know when you call it quits. If someone could just tell me when. And how to file for a death certificate.” Those are the words of Marilyn Briscoe, a mother who has been … more
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Ozarks Healthcare urges community to donate ahead of summer at Friday blood drive
Ozarks Healthcare and the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Friday at the Willard Hunter Classroom in Parkway Center, 1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd. in West … more
Coach Paula Weidemann
Wiedemann named to NJCAA Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame
This year’s NJCAA Division I Women’s National Volleyball Championship Tournament will be extra special for Paula Wiedemann. Not only are her Missouri State University-West Plains … more
After 19 years, authorities solve disappearance of woman and young son from Alton
The family members of a woman and her young son now have answers to the decades-long cold case regarding their disappearance, but will not be able to seek justice. Acting on a tip received in … more
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Tim Stockstill, right, with Computer Recycling Center in Springfield, tells West Plains Sanitation employee Cody Brown, left, where he can place the old TV he’s carrying. According to Tegan Vaughn, coordinator with the South Central Solid Waste Management District, over 100 vehicles were able to drop off their old electronics during Saturday’s Electronic Disposal event. “We were able to get everyone and no one was turned away,” Vaughn said. Two trucks were on hand for the event, which took place two weeks after a similar event saw a huge turnout that quickly overwhelmed the organizers. Vaughn said there will be another e-waste disposal event May 1 at 103 E. North St. in Mansfield. The West Plains Solid Waste Transfer Station’s Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Facility is now open by appointment on Monday’s during business hours. For more information call 417-256-6254.
Out with the old
Tim Stockstill, right, with Computer Recycling Center in Springfield, tells West Plains Sanitation employee Cody Brown, left, where he can place the old TV he’s carrying. more
COVID-19 Need-to-Know Info • April 13
A seven-day streak of no new coronavirus cases reported ended Wednesday in Howell County, and 10 cases have been added to the county’s total in the days since. more
Howell County Rural Fire Department firefighters Jerry Lewis, left, and Terry King put out the last of a Sunday afternoon fire that damaged an outbuilding a couple of miles south of West Plains on Highway 17. Owner Jessie Shearin said he was not at home when the fire broke out, but his son Chris discovered the fire while changing a tire and tried to put it out himself, but was unable to. According to Christel Cantrell, administrative officer for Howell Rural, firefighters received the call at 2:31 p.m. and were able to get the blaze under control within 30 minutes. Shearin, who races cars, said a lot of his racing equipment was inside the building when it caught fire. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is unknown as of press time. The West Plains Fire Department, Lanton Volunteer Fire Department and South Howell County Ambulance were also on the scene.
Sunday afternoon fire damages outbuilding
CHRISTOPHER LINDLEY
Lindley charged with murder after Saturday morning shooting in Kosh
The man suspected in a fatal shooting that occurred at about 5 a.m. Saturday, killing one person and wounding three others, at a convenience store in Koshkonong is in custody and held without bail. … more
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Big Spring facility improvements to begin in October
The National Park Service and Ozark National Scenic Riverways park managers this week announced planned improvements to facilities and infrastructure within the Big Spring District south of Van … more
THIS WATERCOLOR AND PEN piece created by Keyonna Patterson won best of show honors at the 20th annual Art Around Town exhibit held March 31 through Tuesday at the West Plains Civic Center exhibit hall. Patterson is a fifth grader at Fairview School.
Art Around Town winners announced
Winners for the 20th annual Art Around Town exhibit have been chosen, organizers announce. The annual event, which ended Tuesday, featured two-dimensional artwork created by area elementary and … more
West Plains Captain D's owners Zach and Jessica Stokes this week presented Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains with a portion of the proceeds from sales made during its Cystic Fibrosis Day on March 20, totaling $1,425 for cystic fibrosis research. “It's always such a good day with the atmosphere, the fun and people giving,” said Jessica Stokes of the event, in its second year. “This is the first restaurant to do this for Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains,” added volunteer Lois Frazier, thanking the Stokes for their effort and generosity to the organization during its fundraising drive. Each year Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains raises money for research into treatments and cures for cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that affects the lungs, causing a thick mucus in that is difficult to expel requiring lifelong treatments, and, in many cases, frequent hospitalizations. Donations may be made by mailing a check to Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains, 1619 Webster Ave., West Plains, MO 65775. From left: Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains volunteer Jessica Joice-Frazier, Jessica and Zach Stokes, Jessica's Friends member Kaigan Barker, the Stokes’ son Stetson, and Frazier.
Captain D’s hosts Cystic Fibrosis Day
Ozarks Healthcare, Missouri State University-West Plains and the Missouri National Guard partnered to provide up to 1,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen one-shot COVID-19 vaccine on Friday at the Lyber technology center. With one shot from MSU-WP nursing student Morgan Spoor, right, Trish Smith, executive assistant to interim Chancellor Dr. Dennis Lancaster, is vaccinated against COVID-19.
Public health officials mobilize push to vaccinate homebound residents
Now that all Missouri adults are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines and more mass clinics are being held to give shots, there is still one particularly vulnerable group health officials are seeking to … more
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SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging
Monthly breakfast, toenail clinic scheduled
The Willow Springs Senior Center will have its monthly breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday. The menu includes biscuits and gravy, egg casserole, bacon, sausage, pancakes, fruit salad, cinnamon … more
Blanche Cemetery cleanup set for Saturday
Volunteers are invited to meet at 9 a.m. April 17 for a cleanup workday at Blanche Cemetery on Douglas County Road AC-350 in Drury. A board meeting with a potluck style lunch will follow at 11 … more
West Plains Zizzers
R7 registering students for summer school
This summer, the West Plains School District will offer an educational program, “Summer Journey.” The summer school program is open for all students in grades kindergarten through … more
Howell County Health Department nurse Jessica McKee stops by the Friendship Circle at the First United Methodist Church in West Plains to deliver outdoor toys, crayons and books to the students of Cindy Roseman’s 4-year-old morning preschool class. The excited students gathered around to see all that McKee brought them. McKee said she was making stops at the daycares and preschools in West Plains Friday and will stop by others in the county soon.The toys were purchased with funds made available through the Child Care Health Consultation Program, a program that provides training and consultation to child care providers around health and safety.
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One person is dead and three others injured after a shooting early Saturday at Snappy Mart in Koshkonong. Authorities arrested a suspect, a 28-year-old man, about four hours after the shooting. Watch the Quill for more information as the story develops.
One man in custody after Saturday morning shooting in Koshkonong
A 28-year-old Thayer resident is in law enforcement custody following the death of one person and injury of three others during a shooting incident at about 5:15 a.m. Saturday at the Snappy Mart … more
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Janelle Wright, West Plains, is the winner of the third of four Quill Photo Quiz contests. She correctly guessed the photo, which was first published March 27 and depicted the sign directing traffic to Ozarks Healthcare, at Porter Wagoner Boulevard and Eighth Street in West Plains. Wright’s prize package includes a Glass Sword movie ticket, a haircut from Sam's Salon, a Sandi Soaps gift package, a case of Pepsi products, a $25 Fish Shack gift certificate, a $10 West Plains Chamber of Commerce gift certificate and a Little Caesars large one-topping pizza.
Photo Quiz winner
Willow Springs Police Department
Willow Springs man charged with assault
A Willow Springs man has been charged with armed criminal action and second-degree assault after allegedly swinging a knife at a father and son and their dog, then threatening to burn down the dog … more
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COVID-19 Need-to-Know Info • April 9
The Douglas County Health Department will hold a vaccination clinic for all adults on Monday. To make an appointment, call 417-683-4174. more
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