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This file photo from 2018 shows then-candidate for secretary of state, Jay Ashcroft, speaking at the Howell County Lincoln Day event. Having won that office, Ashcroft now seeks the office of Missouri governor.
Ashcroft returns to West Plains Saturday for campaign meet and greet 
Secretary of State and candidate for governor, Jay Ashcroft, will host a meet and greet with Howell County residents from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Colton's Steakhouse, 1421 Preacher Roe Blvd. in West Plains. There, he plans to discuss his approach to leadership and path to reform over coffee and light refreshments. more
Junction Hill School Board meets Thursday
The Junction Hill School board will hold its June meeting at noon Thursday in the school cafeteria. more
Rep. Travis Smith, right, speaks with Justin Jones, left, and his wife Louise, of Moody, at a recent campaign event at Dev’s Steakhouse & Piano Bar in West Plains. Smith currently represents the 155th House District, and is running for the 33rd Senate District seat currently held by retiring Sen. Karla Eslinger.
Travis Smith makes campaign stop in West Plains
Republican State Senate candidate Travis Smith, who is currently serving as representative of Missouri’s 155th House District, hosted a campaign event last week at Dev's Steakhouse & Piano Bar, 37 Court Square in West Plains. more
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E-Communications radio network recently took first place at the annual Missouri Broadcasters Convention held at Lake of the Ozarks. The award was presented for the network’s communitywide St. Jude Radiothon, which last February raised over $265,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Tennessee. “This award goes to the community who so actively embraces this great cause to find cures and save lives with the efforts at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,” said E-Communications co-owner Bob Eckman, left. He explained, “St Jude shares freely research with hospitals all over the world. Each February for the past 35 years-plus, the radio stations host this radiothon in February with 100% of donations going to kids in an effort to find cures. Today nearly 90% of all childhood cancers are treatable due to the vigorous research and commitment at St. Jude in Memphis.” With Bob Eckman is co-owner Timothy Eckman.
E-Communications wins award for St. Jude Radiothon
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David M. Gohn Elected as Chairman of Missouri Bankers Association
David M. Gohn, president and CEO of West Plains Bank and Trust Company, was elected and installed as chairman of the Missouri Bankers Association (MBA) at the organization’s 134th Annual Convention held June 4 through 6 at the Hilton Branson Convention Center. more
Kathryn Bratton, who turned 100 on June 17, celebrated her longevity Saturday afternoon at her home, West Vue Whispering Pines, surrounded by family, friends and representatives of county and state government. Officials presented her with proclamations and resolutions recognizing her contributions to the community, and Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative Member Services Manager Myles Smith was on hand with the gift of a blanket. Smith noted Bratton was perhaps the electric cooperative's oldest and longest-standing member, and still has an active account in her name. Front row, from left: Bratton's grandson Michael Harrington and wife Kristin; Howell County Clerk Kelly Waggoner; granddaughter Stephanie Harrington with Michael and Kristin's daughters, Eleanor and Amelia; Bratton's daughter Katherine Harrington; and Bratton. Back row: son-in-law Terry Harrington, nephew John Perkins, Smith, Bratton’s son Bill Perkins and wife Susan, 154th District State Rep. David Evans and Bratton’s cousins Duard Ehrhart, Colleen Harbison and Harold Harbison.
Kathryn Bratton celebrates milestone birthday
In remarkably good health for her age, and with plenty of company, Kathryn Bratton of West Plains celebrated her 100th birthday with about 40 friends and family on Saturday. more
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Ambergurumi was one of about two dozen vendors on hand for the two-day West Plains Pride event held in Galloway Park, offering for sale crocheted stuffed animals crafted by artist Amber Bourland, right. Seated to the left of Bourland is her husband, Randall. Joining them, standing, is their child Eli Isaiah.
West Plains' first Pride event draws 900 for two days of celebration
Roughly 900 people turned out for the inaugural West Plains Pride celebration of the local LGBTQIA+ community, despite the onset of a blistering heat wave. more
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Marcak sentenced to life in prison without parole
Joey A. Marcak, 36, West Plains, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty Friday to two counts of second-degree murder in Greene County. more
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Marcak pleads guilty to second-degree murder in 2020 double-homicide case
Joey A. Marcak, 36, West Plains, has pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder in connection with a May 2020 double homicide in West Plains. He was originally charged with two counts of first-degree murder, three counts of armed criminal action and a count of first-degree attempted robbery. more
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Zizzer earns back-to-back Beta national champion status
West Plains R-7 School District officials are congratulating Maren Thompson for securing first place in the Pottery Division 1 on Wednesday at the Beta National Convention in Savannah, Ga. Repeating her accomplishment from last year makes Thompson, who has just completed her sophomore year of high school, the back-to-back Beta National Pottery Champion. more
Richards School Board to meet June 27
The Richards School Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. June 27 in the school boardroom. more
Houston-based drag queen Lulu Chanel was one of seven performers to take the stage during the inaugural West Plains Pride event held Saturday and Sunday. Drag is a theatrical art in which performers are known as queens and kings, queens typically being men presenting themselves with exaggerated feminine features and kings typically being women presenting themselves in exaggerated masculine form. Over both days, the Pride event drew more than 900 attendees in celebration of the local LGBTQ+ community, said organizers. Watch the Quill for more coverage.
Inaugural West Plains Pride draws over 900
Charges filed in December fatal crash case
A West Plains woman has been charged with three felonies related to a fatal car crash that happened in late December 2023 on ZZ Highway, resulting in the death of passenger Brian E. Powell, 28, of West Plains. more
S. Stokes sentenced to 2 years in MDOC
A West Plains man who pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance in November 2021 has had his probation revoked and was sentenced to two years in prison, according to court records. more
Boys & Girls Club launches summer fundraiser, meal program
The Boys & Girls Club of the Greater West Plains Area (BGCWP) officials have given an update on services provided, a new fundraising drive and announcements about its Meet Up & Eat Up program, available to all youth from infants through age 18. more
Wed. Quill will be in Thurs. mail due to federal holiday
As all government offices and buildings at all levels will be closed Wednesday for the Juneteenth federal holiday, there will be no mail delivery. The Quill will still publish a Wednesday paper, which will be available online, but will not arrive in mailboxes until Thursday. more
Bill Eigel, candidate for governor, to make stop in West Plains
State Sen. Bill Eigel, a Republican from St. Charles County representing the 23rd District and running for governor, will host a public meet-and-greet at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Walnut Room of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. more
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Mtn. View man charged with rape of teen
Editor’s note: The following article describes an investigation into the reported rape of a teen. While care has been taken to report on charges with sensitivity to survivors and readers, it may still be disturbing to read. If you are experiencing domestic or sexual violence, or if you’re a survivor of the same and in need of support, call Christos House’s hotline, 800-611-5853.
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Leslie Collins, foreground left, serves up pie at about noon Saturday during the the Old-Time Music, Ozarks Heritage Festival’s pie competition at the What’s Cooking Stage in the Brush Arbor at the West Plains Civic Center. Assisting her in the background, partially obscured by Collins, is 154th District Rep. David Evans, who sponsored the cash prizes awarded to winners of the contest. This year’s challenge featured three categories: fruit, savory and dessert pies. Winners were announced prior to sampling. Watch the Quill for those results and for more pictures and coverage of the 30th annual event.
It's a wrap: 30th annual Old-Time Music Fest comes to a close
West Plains man charged with domestic assault and damage to city property
A West Plains man with several felony convictions and a history of failure to appear has now been charged with four additional felonies related to two alleged incidents, including an attempt to run over a woman during a domestic assault and damage to city property. more
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