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Jessica Scott of Thayer is no stranger to thrills, chills and things that go bump in the night. This year she channeled her love of horror and all things Halloween into a contest for a good cause as a participant in the Starlight Children’s Foundation “Face of Halloween” contest.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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10/29/25
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Koshkonong Elementary School was recently recognized for outstanding student academic growth at the PRiME Center Growth Data Summit in Columbia. The summit, hosted by the PRiME Center at St. Louis University, celebrated Missouri schools demonstrating high student growth in English Language Arts and mathematics.
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10/28/25
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A public visitation for Gunnar Kennedy, the 2023 Alton High School graduate who died earlier this month during a hiking trip in Slovenia, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Clary Funeral Homes, 102 Vine St. in Alton.
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10/24/25
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ALTON — The Black Gold Walnut Festival, a celebration of the fall black walnut harvest, has been held for 40 years in Alton. This year’s celebration was held Oct. 4.
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By Kimberly Langston,
kimberlyl@westplainsdailyquill.net
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10/18/25
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Dan Singletary, manager of Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative (HOEC) in West Plains, has received the 2025 Distinguished Service Award from the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives (AMEC). The award annually recognizes individuals who have tirelessly devoted themselves to the progress of rural electrification.
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10/17/25
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Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative has announced that CEO/General Manager Dan Singletary will retire effective Jan. 2, 2026, concluding a 40-year career with the cooperative. The HOEC Board of Directors has named Aaron Wheeler, the current assistant manager and a 19-year employee, as his successor.
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10/10/25
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Gunnar Kennedy, a 2023 graduate of Alton High School and student at the University of Virginia, died this week during a solo hiking trip in Slovenia, prompting an outpouring of community support for his family.
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BY ABBY HESS,
ABBYH@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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10/10/25
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A Thayer man who was the driver in a fatal December 2024 crash has been charged with driving while intoxicated resulting in the death of another and first-degree involuntary manslaughter, both felonies.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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10/7/25
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The Thayer Fall Festival is set to return to the city’s downtown, hosted by the Thayer Chamber of Commerce, from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11. The community celebration will feature an array of activities for all ages.
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10/4/25
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10/3/25
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An Alton man who allegedly uploaded images of child pornography and ordered printed materials online has been charged with felony possession of more than 20 images of child pornography and first-degree promoting child pornography.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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10/1/25
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The 40th annual Ozarks Black Gold Walnut Festival will be held Friday and Saturday on the historic court square in Alton, featuring a full slate of activities, contests and live music. The event is sponsored by the Alton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Alton Culture Club.
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9/27/25
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The Alton Area Chamber of Commerce announces the 40th annual Ozarks Black Gold Walnut Festival will be held Oct. 3 and 4 on the historic court square in Alton, Oregon County.
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9/2/25
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A former director of the Oregon County Ambulance District has been charged with stealing more than $25,000, a felony, after a district secretary became suspicious about a request to shred bank documents.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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7/30/25
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