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Despite unseasonably cold temperatures Tuesday, more than 800 adults and children turned out to West Plains Downtown Revitalization's annual Halloween celebration, Scare on the Square, for trick-or-treating, hot dogs, cocoa, and fun and games.
Despite chill, Scare on the Square brings out community spirit
The brisk autumn air and biting winds of Halloween were no match for the warmth of community spirit in West Plains, as the Downtown Revitalization organization hosted its annual Scare on the Square event. Over 800 costume-clad locals came together in a festive celebration of fall and community camaraderie, organizers reported. more
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Warrant issued for man recently released from prison
A no-bond warrant was issued Monday for a man who allegedly violated a condition of his Oct. 3 release from prison, having completed a sentence served for a conviction of first-degree statutory sodomy. more
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Joining West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff, center, for a recent proclamation to encourage literacy in West Plains are Ozark Spring chapter members of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, from left: Marla Burgess, Connie Weber, Chapter Regent Jan Tappana, LaVerna Williams, Chapter Literacy Chair Mary Ann Mutrux and Cathy Roberts.
WP mayor signs proclamation in support of literacy
Members of the Ozark Spring chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently joined West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff as he signed a proclamation for to observe National Family Literacy Day on Nov. 1. more
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The building located at 198 N. Center St. in downtown Willow Springs is in need of immediate attention to remedy its dangerous condition, according to City Administrator Beverly Hicks, who spoke with engineer Gene Douglas on the matter. Douglas is expected to present the results of a feasibility study on the building to city council members today.
City of Willow Springs votes to loan $100K toward McClellan Building restoration
Members of the Willow Springs Community Foundation got some positive news from city council members at a special meeting held Monday regarding a downtown building at risk of being demolished; a project to restore the building has been ongoing for a few years. more
Ozark Quick Lube is a $500 sponsor of the West Plains Noon Rotary Club Boots and Barbecue fundraiser for the Rotary Backpack Program. Tickets to the fundraiser are $40 in advance and $50 at the door the day of the event, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Rubydoo’s Event Center, 9240 County Road 9190 off of ZZ Highway. Festivities will include a barbecue dinner, cash bar, music, live auction, hay rides and a “cash bubble house” game. Happy hour will last from 5:30 to 6 p.m., followed by dinner until 7, then a live auction until 7:30. Hayrides will be offered from 7:30 to 8:30. Proceeds go toward Rotary efforts to ensure children at risk of going hungry have food to eat over weekends and school breaks. To purchase tickets, go online to eventbrite.com and search for “Boots & BBQ” hosted by the West Plains Noon Rotary Club, or visit Ozark Marketing Company, 983 E. U.S. 160, or State Farm-Ramona Heiney, 1024 Porter Wagoner Blvd., both in West Plains. Ozark Quick Lube employees are, from left, Jason Davis, Hunter Lewis, Carey Beach, Glen Davis, Joe Davis, Henry Bongot and Jake Ghaner. Ryan Davis is also employed with the business.
Ozark Quick Lube contributes to Rotary cause
County commission to approve cybersecurity grant
The Howell County Commission expects to approve a grant application for cybersecurity during its regular semiweekly meeting Thursday. more
Authorities with multiple agencies recently conducted a search for narcotics at a home on Walnut Street in West Plains, reportedly finding a sizable quantity of drugs, some of which are shown in this photo from the Howell County Sheriff’s Office. Substances found reportedly included meth, fentanyl, oxycodone, cocaine, prescription medication and candies of an unknown origin. Jacob N. Biggerstaff has been arrested on drug trafficking and delivery charges relating to the search.
Search of Walnut Street home leads to drug trafficking arrest
A West Plains man faces six felony charges after an investigation by several law enforcement agencies led to the alleged discovery of several types of narcotics in a quantity that would indicate he was selling them. more
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Spectacular Spooktacular
Spectacular Spooktacular
Students enrolled in building trades classes at West Plains High School, including many who travel from other schools to attend classes, have been working on completing a project that will connect the library to an annex located just east of the main building and make it compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as wall as safer by eliminating one of the outside entrances to the library. Kneeling is building trades instructor Chris Reese. First row, from left: Jerry Krewson, Thayer; Courtny Lancaster, Mtn. View; Carson Johnson and Hailey Day, Summersville; and Tristian Ourso, West Plains. Second row: Jacob Carl and Braydon Thompson, both of Mtn. View; Noah Quinn, West Plains; Hailey Day, Summersville; and Chevy Mahan, Gainesville. Back row: Kevin Uhlry, Jesse Swearingen and Quenton Reese, all of Mtn. View, and Morgan Strain, Gainesville.
Zizzers gain hands-on trade experience with high school annexation project
A group of West Plains High School students is gaining valuable hands-on experience while helping make the campus safer and more accessible to students and staff who require the use of a wheelchair. more
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The children of Friendship Circle daycare, housed in the First United Methodist Church, 503 W. Main St. in West Plains, stopped by the Quill on Tuesday while making the rounds around the square to practice some early trick-or-treating. Costumes included a bull rider, firefighter, "Max" from How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Captain Jack Sparrow and some glamour girls.
'Trick or Treat!'
Homeowners at this house at the corner of North Ferguson and West Third Street in Willow Springs got creative for Halloween, putting a spin on the usual flamingo yard ornaments by instead displaying vultures feasting on one unfortunate soul whose bones appear to have pretty much been picked clean.
Willow Springs homeowners get spooky with crafty wake of 'vultures'
Ramona Heiney-State Farm Insurance Agency is a $1,500 sponsor of Boots and Barbecue, a fundraiser for the West Plains Rotary Club Backpack Program. Agency representatives, from left: Abbey Hicks, Megan Moore, Ramona Heiney, Brittany Diamond and Kate Martin.
WP Noon Rotary announces Boots and Barbecue event
The West Plains Rotary Backpack Program annual fundraiser is underway, culminating with a Boots and Barbecue event starting at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Rubydoo’s Event Center, 9240 County Road 9190 off of ZZ Highway just east of West Plains. more
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The Bear Ambassadors, a new leadership group at the Willow Springs High School, took a moment to thank Jalen Burris, a representative of health and wellness technology organization UNITE's Arrive Alive Tour. Burris ran an impaired-driving simulation Tuesday and Wednesday at the high school. The students are holding pledges signed by participating students to buckle up and put their phones down while driving to reduce the risks of distracted driving, and the likelihood of being injured or killed or harming others as a result. From left: Bear Ambassadors Katy Spence, Melaina Wilson, Kristen Buster and Nicole Barnett; Burress; and ambassadors Heidi Wehmer, Emma Wiles, Mary Spencer and Will Clarkston.
Virtual-reality experience aims to 'drive' home importance of safe travel habits for WSHS teens
The Arrive Alive challenge was high tech, but the message was relatively simple for the Willow Springs High School students who donned virtual reality goggles and got behind the wheel of an SUV. more
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West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff, right, has signed a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in West Plains, joining in the national recognition of the problem of domestic violence and to "reaffirm our commitment, strongly supporting the efforts of national, state and local partners, and of every citizen to actively engage in public and private efforts, including conversations about what domestic violence is, how to prevent it, how to help survivors connect with services, and how every segment of society can work together to better address domestic violence." Joining him for the proclamation is Christos House Victim Advocate Kenya Cook
WP Mayor Topliff proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Fall Spooktakular on Grace Ave. rescheduled
A Fall Spooktacular event sponsored by 154th District Rep. David Evans and 33rd District State Sen. Karla Eslinger has been postponed and will now take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Monday. more
National Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday
Area law enforcement agencies will again host the semi-annual National Drug Take-Back Day, a U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency initiative to safely dispose of expired and unwanted medications, on Saturday. more
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