Some of Santa's helpers arrived Tuesday at the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater West Plains Area, in the form of UScellular employees, to deliver thousands of dollars in toys, sports equipment, musical instruments, arts and craft supplies, games and puzzles.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
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12/21/24
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Undeterred by pouring, wind-driven rain, about 150 volunteers, representatives of military organizations and family members of veterans gathered Dec. 14 at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Mtn. View.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
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12/20/24
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Just Another Human, a volunteer community outreach group organized by Cammie Storm, began in October with a coat drive held for those in need. The main idea behind the organization is to be inclusive and welcoming to people who might otherwise be marginalized or underrepresented.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
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12/18/24
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The West Plains Public Library sparkled with holiday magic Thursday evening as the annual Festival of Trees Gala brought the community together for a night of festive celebration.
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BY CHRIS HERBOLSHEIMER,
QUILL CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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12/17/24
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Rain cleared up just in time for floats to line up for the annual West Plains Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, themed “The Sounds of Christmas,” held Saturday afternoon in downtown West Plains.
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12/17/24
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A West Plains man who pleaded guilty in late October to second-degree involuntary manslaughter will begin serving a two-year sentence on Jan. 2, according to court records.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
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12/16/24
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Three West Plains residents have been charged with first-degree drug trafficking after a traffic stop and subsequent search of their vehicle allegedly uncovered hundreds of fentanyl capsules, meth and drug packaging materials.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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12/12/24
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ALTON — On Saturday evening, the streets of Alton glowed with Christmas lights and holiday cheer as the community gathered for its annual Christmas parade. This year’s theme, “Fishing You a Merry Christmas,” brought a unique and playful flair to the tradition.
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BY CHRIS HERBOLSHEIMER,
QUILL CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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12/10/24
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The Missouri State Highway patrol has reported a 71-year-old West Plains resident who was injured in a two-vehicle crash has succumbed to her injuries.
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12/9/24
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Offices at Missouri State University-West Plains will be closed between the 2024 fall and 2025 spring semesters for winter break.
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12/7/24
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The 13th annual Toys For Tots Christmas concerts will be held beginning 6:30 p.m. today and Saturday at The Bridge Church, 10105 S. U.S. 63 in West Plains, and the cost of admission is one new, unwrapped toy to be distributed to a child, or a cash donation at the door.
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12/6/24
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Former Quill publisher and editor Frank Martin III recently gave a lecture at the Lincoln School.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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12/4/24
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Parents, teachers and children who want to write letters to Santa are reminded that the deadline to have them submitted for print in the West Plains Daily Quill is 5 p.m. Friday.
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12/3/24
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A festive glow illuminated Court Square in West Plains Sunday evening as nearly 200 community members gathered for the city’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. It was an evening filled with holiday spirit, warm cocoa and the unmistakable charm of small-town Christmas traditions.
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BY CHRIS HERBOLSHEIMER,
QUILL CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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12/2/24
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The West Plains Community Garden, in place on city property since the spring of 2010, has been a food and educational resource for people and organizations including the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater West Plains Area.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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11/30/24
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Last Saturday, in a home filled with laughter and love Norman, “Joe” Spears marked his 100th birthday. For most, a centennial celebration is a rarity, but for Spears, it seems like a natural culmination of a legacy that has touched countless lives.
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BY CHRIS HERBOLSHEIMER,
QUILL CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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11/30/24
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A 19-year-old West Plains woman faces felony charges after an alleged drunk-driving crash that seriously injured another driver last weekend in West Plains.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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11/29/24
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