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WRVEC annual meeting to be held Friday, August 22
Members will tune in to the closed-captioned meeting at WhiteRiverMeeting.com.

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Unlock your potential at Elevate Work
If you could reroute your future and unlock your potential for fulfilling employment in just nine weeks, would you? The Fall 2025...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Foundation marks 20 years of helping meet needs of students
This year, $155,000 is being distributed between the 14 public districts based on each district’s free and reduced lunch enrollment.

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Fiber fast internet is coming to the Lake Service Area
Construction began on White River Connect’s fiber network in June of 2023 with its first customer receiving internet service at their home in April 2024.

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Downtown Branson to hold first annual Downtown Fall Festival October 3-4
The goal is an overall fall theme approach that resembles a downtown scene from a Hallmark movie.

Gary J. Groman
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Back to School Round Up
Round up of back to school activities in the Tri-Lakes

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Four CoxHealth hospitals receive ‘Get With The Guidelines®’ awards for Stroke Care
This recognition is awarded to hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.

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Doggie Swim to be held Labor Day
One of the year's most anticipated events for both pets and their parents is the annual Doggie Swim. Slated for Labor Day, the...

K.D. Michaels
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Boost your faith at Believers’ Summit
The meeting was hosted at the Little Heroes Park facility, just off U.S. Hwy. 65 in Walnut Shade, and coordinated by Jerry Angelo of Vanguard Marriage and Family Advocates

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Seitz announces reelection bid for final term
I have proven my dedication to keeping Missourians free, and being a voice for those who don't feel heard, and I hope the voters will recognize that and choose to keep me in office for another term to fight for them.

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Branson Fire Rescue to host CERT Training for community members this fall
The CERT program educates participants about disaster preparedness for hazards that may affect their homes, neighborhoods and workplaces.

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Back to School Roundup 2025
Back to school events and news from area schools

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Forsyth Senior Friendship Center breaks ground on new building
The Senior Friendship Center has spent the past 40 years helping empower senior citizens and building connections in Forsyth and surrounding communities

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Car show to benefit veterans
A unique fundraiser is slated to raised needed money for area veterans. Branson Veterans of America 913 is holding a car show this...

K.D. Michaels
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U.S. Navy brings Navy Week to Branson and Springfield, August 25-31
The U.S. Navy will drop anchor in the Ozarks this summer when Springfield/Branson Navy Week comes to the region Aug. 25–31, 2025,...

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Help for parents of children who stutter is as close as your computer or to view at the library
In this 16-minute film, parents and speech-language experts talk about how to promote easier talking as they interact with their children.

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Public meeting: 120-day closure E. 76 between Lake Shore and Bus. 65 roundabout
Residents and interested parties can attend a public meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, to find out more about the project and how it will affect local traffic.

Gary J. Groman
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White River Connect expands fiber network to Bluewater Service Area
Construction began on White River Connect’s fiber network in June of 2023 with its first customer receiving internet service at their home in April 2024.

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Back to School Bash this Sunday
Branson's First Baptist Church is making heading back to school a little easier for area families with their annual Back to School Bash....

K.D. Michaels
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Writer Cindy Thomas to address women at luncheon
Cindy writes a weekly devotional column for the Globe, plus feature stories and news articles.

Lauri Lemke Thompson
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