LifeWaters, a Missouri-based nonprofit dedicated to providing adaptive scuba diving experiences for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, has donated a new ADA pool lift to the Crane Pool.

Education news from schools in Stone and Taney counties

This year, Discover Crane Inc. helped make sure that tradition reached even more people by organizing an effort to provide Broiler Festival chicken dinners to local senior housing residents who may not have been able to attend the festivities in person.

This year, the festival will combine some of the traditions that have made Broiler Fest special throughout its history with several newer events that have become favorites in their own right.

It’s almost fall, hot weather notwithstanding, and time to mark your calendar for one of the area’s fastest-growing fall festivals: Harvest Moon in Forsyth is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, at Shoals Bend Park in Forsyth and will offer a great selection of vendors, games, activities and food. A highlight this year will be “Harvest Moon Bingo,” a fun way to turn your festival visit into the opportunity to win prizes! The game will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. See the Fors

Have a business idea of your own, but not sure how to get started or set yourself up for success?

It was a great day for SW Missouri on Thursday, August 5, for area communities to receive welcomed supplies.

The scholarship application period is from September 16 to April 1 each year and is open to every school, public and private, in Taney and Stone County.

Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or just want to spend a day with friends helping a great cause, this shootout has something for everyone.

Hensley was in her 50s when she went to work at Silver Dollar City. Through the years, Hensley's music and her stories were enjoyed by many, and multiple generations came to know and love Violet.

The event marks an exciting new chapter for the family-owned business, which has become a favorite stop for both local residents and visitors heading to Table Rock Lake.

The day gets underway with continental breakfast at 8:30 and time to browse the always-popular Marketplace, vendor booths and silent auction items.

The grant monies will be used for a wide variety of projects throughout our five-county service territory.

“[CYCLE] was one of those few experiences that I wish I could do for the first time again,” said Kyler Moree, a Sparta High School sophomore.

This year, US Jersey visited the W. Alton Jones Dairy at College of the Ozarks.

The funds raised will help support troop activities, camping trips, leadership development, service projects and other opportunities that allow Scouts to learn valuable skills while serving their community.

Sanders was presented the award during The Upside with Josh and Them, the morning show on KRZK, 106.3 FM, on what was already a historic day in our community, the day set aside to honor the Branson Legend Shad Heller.

The national award recognizes career achievement among chamber membership professionals.

Many nonprofits including Salvation Army, Gideons International, Linkability, MomCo, Library Center of the Ozarks and others were on hand with information for families and goodies for the kids,

Chamber members and employees of Infuze Credit Union took part in the memorable event, despite the extreme heat.