Logan was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat in 1858 and retained his seat in the election of 1860.

As part of this year’s events and as an extraordinary addition to the campus, College of the Ozarks has announced plans to build a POW/MIA Memorial as the newest addition to Patriots Park.

We asked readers—in particular business owners and managers—if their organization was busier than usual, about the same as previous years, or slow, and what they felt contributed to the extra traffic, or lack thereof.

The Mini Miners Crew invites kids ages 5–12 to apply to become members of a special team tasked with sharing ideas for future rides, food and experiences at the park in the Heart of the Ozarks.

In addition to the Give & Go Fun Pass, donors will receive a three-quarter sleeve All American T-shirt.

The Love is in the Air Sale runs through the month of June at the Friends of the Library Used Book Store, a nonprofit shop designed to provide funds for special projects of the Library Center of the Ozarks.

The opening reception will be on Friday evening, June 5, from 6-9 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.

Putting for Patriots supports local Veteran-related nonprofits in various markets. Monies raised are also donated to two national organizations that serve wounded servicemen and women and their families, as well as Veterans that suffer from PTSD, Homes for our Troops and TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors).

Hollister and Reeds Spring seniors are celebrated during commencement exercises.

The goal is to help ease the financial burden of post-secondary education for the children of current or former Taney and Stone County First Responders, or Taney and Stone County high school graduates planning to pursue a career in Criminal Justice, Fire Sciences, or Emergency Medical Services.

Also during National Garden Week, the public is invited to a free guided tour of the Veterans Memorial Garden on June 10.

KAL is an independent, volunteer-staffed library serving patrons within a 25-mile radius of Kimberling City. Library cards are free to qualifying residents. For more information and volunteer opportunities, please see www.kalib.org.

The Shepherd of the Hills is excited to announce that Ozarks Aglow Illuminated Night-Walk will officially be extended as part of Shepherd’s Great American Summer, giving guests even more opportunities to experience the immersive nighttime attraction throughout the summer season. Originally launched as a Spring seasonal immersive experience, Ozarks Aglow quickly became a guest favorite thanks to its gigantic larger than life illuminated lanterns, glowing pathways, interactive

TFO showcases its musicians with three annual chamber music concerts, “All-Star Soloists,” “Music by Living Composers,” and “Our Favorite Pieces.”

When considering estate planning, people usually have lots of questions. For instance, what is probate and how does it work? What is real versus personal property?

Both legislators reminded attendees to exercise their right to vote in August and November.

The annual Jeep Branson Show and Shine is set for 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Branson Convention Center on Saturday, June 13, and the event's closing ceremony begins at 7 p.m. at the Branson Landing.

We ask eligible students to visit our website, Branson Veterans of America 913, in December, under scholarships, to learn how they can apply for one of these scholarships.

Strolling historical reenactors were readily available to talk about themselves and take photos. Spotted on the streets were Abraham Lincoln, Betsy Ross, Uncle Sam, Patrick Henry and President Donald Trump.

In its place, the church reimagined the property with an open, gently sloping lawn that now provides a warm and welcoming view of the historic campus as visitors approach downtown Branson.