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Dogs rescued from Stone County Fire find a second chance
The rescue effort drew attention across social media as photos and updates from the fire scene were shared throughout the community.
Sarah Powell
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Area Episcopal Churches plan Flamingo Fling
Proceeds from the annual event, which is sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women, benefit several nonprofit organizations serving area children, including House of Hope, the Child Advocacy Center, the Smile Center, Stone County Recovery Center, several area school counseling and backpack programs, and more.
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks awarded funding from Optimum to enhance STEM education programs
Photo submitted by Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks The Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks is proud to announce it has received a funding allocation from Optimum to support and expand STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programming for local youth. This investment will provide Club members with increased access to hands-on learning experiences, technology resources and innovative educational opportunities that help prepare them for future academic and career s
Rob Doherty
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ADHD: A ‘crash’ course [Part 1]
The causes and risk factors are still incomplete to my way of thinking. We need tons more research on ADHD but it is showing that this condition runs in families and has to do with brain structure and the differences in areas that control attention and impulses.
Jody Johnson Godfrey
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City of Hollister receives annual audit report
The report was presented to the board of aldermen by Marshall Decker from Decker & DeGood. The report covered the time frame of April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
AJ Fahr
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Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks opens door to opportunity this school year
Every afternoon, the Club opens its doors to provide young people with a place where they are safe, seen and supported.
Submitted to Branson Globe
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News briefs from around the region
News briefs from around the region
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Branson teacher named finalist for Missouri Teacher of the Year
While humbled by the honor, Crocker couldn’t let the spotlight just fall on her.
Jason Wert
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‘Amazing Quilter’ shares personal memories of Dolly Parton
The journey started in 1972, when Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner performed at a local high school in Texas and Rose, then age 13, was privileged to go backstage after the concert.
Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read
Tri-Lakes Education News
Education news from schools around the region
Staff Reports
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Branson's Got Talent raises money for 4 Ozark Seniors
Before the show got underway, there was a silent auction in the entry of some fabulous gifts. You could stop by the booth and talk with the sponsor, Devoted Health Plans.
Luanna Fullerton
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s: From strength to strength
That is what brings us to another biblical phrase that is grossly misinterpreted to support a prosperity gospel: ‘from strength to strength’ in Psalm 84:7 which says, “They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth.”
Tiffany Gravett
4 min read
Branson Boy Scout honors Civil War veteran with Eagle project
An Eagle Scout project is never an easy undertaking, and it follows years of work to meet preliminary requirements and complete merit badges.
Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read
Branson golf celebrates Pointe Royale’s 40th anniversary
The championship golf course, The Grill restaurant, and vast banquet space are open to the public.
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Reflections: Early is a good thing
Meanwhile, my husband is trying to snatch a few more z-z-z-z-z’s after staying up late to finish a project, then trying to figure out what day it is and what planet he’s on, so he can get organized for the day’s responsibilities.
Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read
Reader’s Corner: New children’s book honors Crisco the Goat
Starr, who has often visited Crisco’s bluff and followed other people’s stories and photos, said he has been working on the book and new acrylic paintings since January, taking about eight months to complete the project, not knowing when he began that it would turn into a memorial project as well.
Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read
Ray family selected as Stone’s Missouri Farm Family
The Ray family operates a custom hay and beef operation; they also raise their own chickens for meat and eggs.
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Paws 4 Safety: What’s been living in your pet’s travel gear all summer?
Leashes, harnesses, carriers, bowls, blankets, toys and travel bags went to many of the same places we did.
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Preserving our past: A note of introduction
This backbreaking labor paved the way for the agricultural boom that followed.
John Larance
2 min read
Our Stone County invites community to upcoming shindig
During the shindig, the coalition will share updates on actions being taken in those areas and give residents an opportunity to weigh in on future efforts.
Joelene Powell
1 min read
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