Log in
Oregon county
Sort by: Featured Most recent
31 results total, viewing 1 - 20
The Missouri State Highway Patrol distributed this artist's rendering of a woman found dead in January 2022, asking for the public's help in identifying her. Her remains were found by the side of U.S. 60 in Winona. She has now been identified as Debra Ramsey of Alton in court records seeking charges against her brother, Robert Bender, also of Alton. On Thursday, warrants for Bender's arrest were issued out of Oregon and Shannon counties on charges of murder, stealing and abandonment of a corpse.
Authorities identify woman whose body was found in 2022 by U.S. 60 in Winona
With the help of the FBI, a forensics expert at the University of Florida School of Medicine and family members of the victim, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified a woman who was found dead in Shannon County more than two years ago, and charged her brother with first-degree murder.  more
|
Charge filed against man who allegedly asked for 'suicide by cop'
A Thayer resident faces charges after allegedly walking around with a loaded rifle and telling witnesses he wanted to kill himself and die by “suicide by cop." more
|
U.S. 63 crash in Thayer claims life of Westphalia man
A Monday morning crash on U.S. 63 near the intersection of Alton Road in Thayer resulted in fatal injuries for an Osage County man, and serious injuries to two children, Thayer police reported. more
Two crashes on South 63 injure five people, three seriously
Three people were seriously injured in a four-vehicle crash at 7:07 p.m. Monday on south U.S. 63 at Oregon County Road 364, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
Fourth of July event roundup
Several area communities are holding Fourth of July events this week, beginning today. more
June 19 fundraiser to help child with cancer
A fundraiser benefit to help pay for a child’s cancer treatment will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. June 19 at the Alton Fire Department, with giveaway drawings, craft and bake sales and face-painting. more
Three local groups awarded $500 grants for projects
Beautifying county fairgrounds, painting bleachers and picnic tables, and community park improvements are a few of the community projects that 4-H and FFA youth will be doing this summer as recipients of a Shaping Rural Missouri Grant from FCS Financial. more
Marissa Ayers, right, a senior at Couch High School, was one of 30 students selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship as part of the Missouri STEM Signing Day. She will be attending Missouri State University-West Plains this fall. With her at the event is MSU-WP Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Dr. Michael Orf.
MSU-WP student receives scholarship during Missouri STEM Signing Day 
Marissa Ayers, a senior at Couch High School in Myrtle who will be attending Missouri State University-West Plains this fall, was one of 30 students selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship as part of the Missouri STEM Signing Day. more
Alton Elementary School art students had a massive display recently showcasing their talents, put together by art teacher Annie Whitten. The show has been held annually for several years, but this was the second year a theme was chosen. This year was "Under The Sea," and featured two-dimensional and three-dimensional art from preschool through fifth grade students. This large piece, made to look like a coral reef, was constructed with recycled and upcycled materials like cardboard packaging and tubes, painted dry pasta pieces and stacked paper cups, plus conventional materials like paper mache and pipe cleaners. It was the centerpiece placed near the entrance, and enhanced by special lighting to make it look as if it was underwater and glowing.
Winners of Alton Elementary School 'Under the Sea' art show announced
ALTON — Winners in Alton Elementary School’s recent "Under the Sea" themed art show are among entries from 280 students. The event showcased the work of all students in the school and was part of an elaborate and colorful display by art teacher Annie Whitten that filled the halls of the school and ended with an awards ceremony. more
|
Officials seek public input on Eleven Point State Park
Missouri State Parks officials are asking for public input regarding the future development and considerations to be made for the Eleven Point State Park in Oregon County. more
ALTON — Alton Elementary School students had a special lineup of servers for lunch after meeting benchmarks during a recent St. Jude Children's Research Hospital fundraiser that netted $10,630 for the nonprofit. The “pretty maids” behind the counter, all in a row, are, from left: School Resource Officer Grey Huddleston, Alton High School Principal Jason Andrews, special education teacher Aaron Wright, fifth grade teacher Gabe Trobaugh, cook Patty Rich, paraprofessional Christian Orr, and K-Kountry 95 radio personality Mike Crase. Students met other challenges that earned them rewards: At $2,000 each of them got ice cream, at $5,000 the principal had to kiss a pig and at the $10,000 mark, some of the male school officials kept their promise to don French maid outfits to serve up barbecue pulled pork sandwiches.
Alton students earn special lunchtime service
Four due in court next week on drug trafficking charges after hotel room search
A narcotics search warrant served March 26 at a room at the Baymont Inn in West Plains has resulted in felony drug charges filed against four area residents. more
|
Abby Blum
Six THS Bobcats to head to national Beta Convention
The Thayer High School Senior Beta Club participated in the state convention held March 1 and 2 in Branson. The following students placed in the top five and now qualify for national convention in Savannah, Ga., this June: Jake McFann, third place, math; Savannah Jackson, third place, math; Abby Blum, second place, math; Ally Kerley, fourth place, pottery; Skylar McDaniel, fourth place, onsite drawing, and third place, sculpture; and Salena Hollis, third place onsite painting and fourth place, painting. more
Zaiden Wright
Thayer to send 10 Jr. Beta Club members to Georgia in June
The Thayer High School Junior Beta Club participated in the state convention held Feb 28 and 29 in Branson. The following students placed in the top five and now qualify for national convention in Savannah, Ga., this June: Zaiden Wright, third place, English/language arts; Jasmin Gutierrez, third place, Spanish; Quiz Bowl team members Colton Albritton, Grayson Woods, Camden Jennings and Weston Martin, first place; and Book Battle Team Members Taylor Blanks, Annabelle Williams and Zaiden Wright, first place. more
Thayer, Mammoth Spring team up to host eclipse events
The City of Thayer is hosting eclipse camping through Tuesday, complete with a nightly bonfire, live music, shuttles and food vendors. more
Established Oregon County author Donna Brown, writing under the pseudonym Cygnet Brown, right, has penned a book about the recently designated Wild and Scenic Riverway, a section of the Eleven Point River that runs through Oregon County and the only such designated riverway in Missouri. The book is called "Oregon County, Wild and Scenic," and Brown will be holding book signings this weekend at several events centered around the total solar eclipse in Oregon County. With Brown is Thayer Chamber of Commerce President Scott Cecil.
Oregon Co. author to hold books signings during eclipse activities
Area author Donna Brown, writing under the pen name Cygnet Brown, has written a new book focused on the newly created Wild and Scenic Riverway in Oregon County, called "Oregon County, Wild and Scenic." more
|
Four youths hurt in Tuesday crashes
A teen driver suffered serious injuries in a crash at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday on Y Highway, 4 miles north of Mtn. View in Howell County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
A cattlewoman from Koshkonong is one of 18 people elected to serve on the Missouri Angus Association board of directors at the 2024 Missouri Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, Feb. 24 in Columbia. Seated from left: Tony Ward, Oak Grove, president; Brock Meyer, Bowling Green, past president; Roger Behlmann, Saint Paul, president elect; Josh Gilbert, Oldfield, vice president; Darla Eggers, Mexico, secretary; and Dave Eversole, Rocheport, treasurer. Standing from left: Jim Brinkley, Milan, American Angus Association board member; Jeff Rhode, Stewartsville, district 1 director; Chad Sampson, Kirksville, district 2 director; Chas Wheeler, Paris, district 3 director; Mark Womack, Doe Run, district 4 director; Doug Frank, Wentzville, district 5 director; David Warfield, Butler, district 6 director; Brett Naylor, Half Way, district 7 director; Holly Meyer, Koshkonong, district 8 director; Kadin Boardman, Jackson, district 9 director; Alan Mead, Barnett, American Angus Association board member; and Julie Conover, Holden, executive director.
Meyer elected to state Angus board
'John Doe' charged with assaulting deputies has been identified
A man arrested in Koshkonong on March 5 after allegedly assaulting deputies who were responding to a complaint has been identified, and an additional charge is being sought by Howell County Assistant Prosecutor Heath Hardman. more
|
National grant awarded to Oregon Co. Library District
The Oregon County Library District has been selected as one of 310 libraries to participate in round two of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities.  more
1 | 2 Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 182 days.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

X
© Copyright 2024 West Plains Daily Quill
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions
X