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The seventh annual Christmas Model Train Display kicked off over the weekend. An array of wintry and holiday-themed setups is on exhibit from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Harlin Museum, 405 Worcester St., until Dec. 22. From Dec. 23 through 29, the display may be seen from noon to 5 p.m. daily, with the exception of Christmas Day. Admission is free, though donations are accepted, and there will be items offered for sale by the sponsor, the West Plains Model Railroad Club. Club members encourage all to stop in and check out new train layouts and participate in a scavenger hunt for items hidden throughout the display.
7th annual Model Train Display underway at Harlin
Woman hurt in crash near Peace Valley dies of injuries
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. more
MSU-WP will close Dec. 20 for winter break, Quill announces holiday schedules
Offices at Missouri State University-West Plains will be closed between the 2024 fall and 2025 spring semesters for winter break. more
Vanzant’s Prescott Family Reindeer Farm open for fourth season
VANZANT — The Prescott Family Reindeer Farm, in rural Douglas County near Vanzant, is now open for its fourth season. The seasonal display and activities feature animals born and raised on the ranch year-round, including seven reindeer in addition to chickens, ducks, cows, horses, llamas, alpaca, a donkey and miniature horses and ponies. more
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Dan Duncan
Reminder: Toys for Tots Christmas concerts set for tonight, Saturday
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. more
The 2024 West Plains Christmas Parade, sponsored and organized by the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce will begin at 4 p.m. Dec. 14 and make its way downtown. This year’s parade theme is “The Sounds of Christmas,” and Missouri State University-West Plains Community Band Director, Rocky Long will serve as grand marshal. Entries are still being accepted and volunteers are needed. To get an entry form or learn how to volunteer, email the chamber at info@wpchamber.com or drop by the chamber office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at 397 Jackie D. Garrett Drive. Parade lineup and safety instructions will be given to entries when they register. A panel of judges will evaluate entries on originality, workmanship and relevance to the parade theme. First and second place prizes will be awarded in commercial, religious and miscellaneous categories, and there will be an overall grand prize.
West Plains Christmas Parade is Dec. 14
Commissioners to consider bids on Monday
Howell County Commissioners plan to open and review sealed bids for seven low-water crossings in the Northern District at 11 a.m. during their regular session on Monday. more
This float from Hello Beautiful Hair Salon in the 2023 Mtn. View Christmas Parade was awash with Whos from Whoville, a dog dressed as the put-upon pup “Max” prepared to pull the Grinch’s sleigh, and the green meanie, the Grinch, himself. This year’s parade will begin at 6 p.m. Dec. 14, with lineup an hour before at Wayside Park.
Mtn. View offers variety of Christmas events
Residents of Mtn. View will have no shortage of Christmas activities to choose from next week, beginning with the decoration of storefronts, happening now. more
Ozark County teen dies in Tuesday crash
A 16-year-old girl from Tecumseh has died as the result of a two-vehicle collision, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
Howell Co. Commission to consider bids for snow blade
Howell County Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday in regular session in the conference room on the second floor of the Howell County Office Building, 35 Court Square in West Plains. more
Jetta the red-nosed reinhorse gave Ashley Ledbetter, at the reins, and passenger Graycie Tackitt a lift during Willow Springs' lighted Christmas parade last year. The heavy drizzle that saturated the 2023 festivities will not return for this year's parade; the National Weather Service in Springfield shows sunshine and a high temperature of 51 degrees during the day on Saturday, and an overnight low of 38.
Willow Springs' Christmas Downtown is Saturday
Willow Springs has a full slate of activities planned for Saturday’s Christmas Downtown, culminating at the end of the day with the annual lighted Christmas parade. more
Frank Martin III
Retired Quill publisher Martin shares thoughts on newspaper industry
Former Quill publisher and editor Frank Martin III recently gave a lecture at the Lincoln School. more
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Deadline for Letters to Santa is Friday
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. more
Alton will crown this year’s Little Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas at 4 p.m. Saturday, ahead of the annual Christmas parade. The parade will start at 6 p.m., with lineup beginning at 5 p.m. on the Alton School campus.
Alton’s 2024 Christmas Parade to include extra prize category
This year’s annual Alton Christmas Parade will include an extra prize category to reflect its whimsical theme, “Fishing You a Merry Christmas,” organizers announced. more
Man dies in crash near Myrtle
An Arkansas man is dead and another seriously injured as the result of a rollover crash that happened at 12:28 a.m. Sunday on Highway 142, 7 miles northwest of Myrtle in Oregon County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol atrol. more
Santa and Mrs. Claus generously stepped in to help with the West Plains Christmas Tree lighting in the absence of Mayor Mike Topliff.
West Plains lights up the season with community cheer
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. more
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Members of the Kids on a Mission youth group at the First Baptist Church in West Plains, along with participants from the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater West Plains Area, are making a difference in the community. The youngsters are learning about service and growing food by raising produce at the West Plains Community Garden. The garden is holding a fundraiser through Dec. 15 for the construction of a greenhouse, with additional funding provided if the group makes its goal of $1,000. To date, a total of $50 has been donated. From left are Kids on a Mission members Eli Elliott, James Campbell, Adeline Alsup, Norah Alsup, Alexis LaChance and Jacob McKale.
WP Community Garden seeks to raise $1,000 by Dec. 15 for greenhouse
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. more
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Patrol: Birch Tree woman charged after registering BAC 4 times the legal limit
A Birch Tree woman is charged with child endangerment in Oregon County after allegedly driving while intoxicated at four times the legal blood alcohol limit with three children in her vehicle. more
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Joe Spears’ twin granddaughters Sophie, left, and Hannah Spears traveled from New York to be with their granddad for his 100th birthday celebration. Hannah remarked, “The biggest lesson I learned from him became clear at a very young age that being a nice person and helping people just because you can makes a big difference.”
Joe Spears: 100 years of service, sacrifice and strength
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. more
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19-year-old charged after crash leaves man with serious injuries
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. more
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