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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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West Plains City Council to meet Monday
West Plains city council members will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. Monday at city hall, 1910 Holiday Lane. more
Kathryn J. Bratton has been congratulated by the Howell County Commission as she nears her 100th birthday on June 17. The occasion was commemorated Monday with a resolution recognizing the achievement. It reads, in part, “It is entirely fitting that the members of this commission pause from its duties to to offer their congratulations to this distinguished resident of Howell County as she is honored by this unique milestone in her life," with "wishes for continuing blessings and happiness in the years to come." She will also be honored with a party from 1 to 3 p.m. June 22 at West Vue Whispering Pine home, attended by friends and family. From left, Howell County Northern Commissioner Calvin Wood, Deputy Clerk Helena Spencer, Presiding Commissioner Ralph Riggs and Southern Commissioner Billy Sexton.
Commission honors WP woman with resolution recognizing 100th birthday
In addition to chocolatey treats, Christos House’s Chocolate Festival, set for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in West Plains, will feature a live and silent auction with over 50 items to bid on. The items donated by local and regional businesses and individuals include St. Louis Cardinals baseball tickets, gift certificates, children’s toys, antiques, quilts and handcrafted fishing lures. Local contributors include C7 Wholesale, Hirsch Feed & Farm Supply, Knockouts, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse and the Houston School District.
Christos House Chocolate Festival is Saturday; auction items announced
Chocolate lovers will have a lot to look forward to as the Christos House Chocolate Festival draws near. more
WP Police announce two upcoming community events
The West Plains Police Department announces two upcoming events for the community: Cones & Cops and National Night Out. more
Quilt Walk returns to the festival
Some of the most beautiful and practical items of Ozark life will once again be on display during West Plains’ signature annual event, the Old-Time Music, Ozarks Heritage Festival, organizers announce. The festival will be held Friday and Saturday, downtown. Admission to all festival events is free. more
Charges filed two years after crash that claimed lives of mom and kids
Just over two years after a collision took the lives of a young mother and her two sons, three charges of first-degree involuntary manslaughter and one charge of second-degree assault have been filed against Clayton L. Rainwater, 23, Newark, Ark. more
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Head-on crash on South 63 seriously injures one, kills another
Roy A. Martin, 55, Salem, Ark., suffered fatal injuries in a collision at 4:37 p.m. Wednesday on South U.S. 63, 4 miles south of West Plains, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
Home State Health, a health insurance company headquartered in St. Louis, recently donated about 1,000 diapers to the Diaper Resource Center (DRC) in West Plains. Organized in 2015 to provide diapers to struggling families via partnering agencies that distribute the diapers. The goal: to end diaper need. Distribution of diapers is currently done through His Place House of Worship, Martha Vance Samartian Outreach Center, Christos House, Howell County Health Department, 37th Division Children’s Services, Ozark Action Early Head Start, Pregnancy Resource Center and the Chaos Closet. Diapers may be donated by dropping them off between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at 710 E. Main St. Email diapperresourcecenter@gmail.com or call 417-256-6147 to learn more about the organization or find out how to become a distributing agency. With Home State Health’s donation are, from left, company representative Jonna Lynch and DRC representatives Randa Hugg, Kay Mead and Alicia Tetrick.
DRC receives donation of 1,000 diapers
Arts Alliance programs highlight Old-Time Music, Ozarks Heritage Festival
The Old-Time Music, Ozarks Heritage Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The annual event in downtown West Plains celebrates Ozarks music and culture.  Admission to all festival events is free. Music begins at noon. more
Carnival rides await the first wave of fairgoers to arrive Tuesday at the Heart of the Ozarks Fair on North U.S. 63 in West Plains. The fair continues through Saturday with $5 gate admission today. Gate admission will be $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 12 the remainder of the fair. Children 5 and younger are admitted free of charge. The Harper and Expo buildings will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. today through Friday and 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday. At 6 p.m. today, a gospel concert will be given at the Expo building by the Punches Family and 4Calvary. All are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Carnival armbands are available for $25 each night and may be purchased at ticket booths; carnival rides are open from 6 to 11 p.m. daily. At 6 p.m. Thursday, a motocross race and exhibit will be held at the grandstand, and at 7:30 p.m. Friday, also at the grandstand, a truck pull will be held. Saturday’s grandstand show will be a demolition derby beginning at 6 p.m. Livestock shows include the Junior and Open Cattle Show and Bucket Calf Show beginning at 9 a.m. Friday and the Rabbit and Poultry Show at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Heart of the Ozarks Fair is underway
2nd Lt. Nate Bramwell, U.S. Marine Corps
Bramwell graduates from U.S. Naval Academy
Nate Bramwell, a 2020 graduate of West Plains High School, has successfully completed four years of challenging academic, physical and professional military training, graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Research and a commission as a U. S. Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenant. more
Old-Time Music, Ozarks Heritage Festival introduces new equine event
A new event has been added to the Old-Time Music, Ozarks Heritage Festival repertoire, festival organizers announce. more
Lamar Johnson to speak at Lincoln School for Juneteenth event
The Lincoln School in West Plains, in collaboration with Privette Law Office in Willow Springs, has announced Lamar Johnson will be hosted as guest speaker for the schoolhouse’s Juneteenth celebrations. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. June 19 at Lincoln School, 1400 E. Pony Thomas St. more
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Old-Time Music Festival footprint, shuttle stops announced
The footprint for this year’s Old-Time Music, Ozarks Heritage Festival in downtown West Plains will change, encompassing vendors and activities from the east lawn of the civic center, up East Main Street and around Court Square, organizers announced. more
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