At this time of thankfulness, Summersville Branch Library is so very thankful to this newspaper for publishing our news and photos of library activities throughout the year. Many readers who may never have the opportunity to physically walk through our library door read this column and feel as if they are part of our library family. They are. more

It’s not uncommon for folks with farms or gardens to bring homegrown foods to the Thanksgiving dinner table. more

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A 5-year-old boy from Mtn. Grove suffered moderate injuries when he lost control of the trail bike he was riding and it overturned, according to Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Willow Springs. Because he is a minor, the child’s name was not released as a public record. more

West Plains Job Center assisting residents with voter registration more

A West Plains man has been charged related to rifle shots allegedly fired into a neighbor’s house on Nov. 3, the incident reportedly taking place in the area of Ozark Street and Marianna Drive near the north West Plains city limits. more

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To reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas as well as a change in the company’s Actual Cost Adjustment (ACA) factor, Summit Natural Gas customers will see natural gas rates change under a filing that took effect Thursday. The change will effect customers in Wright, Douglas, Texas and Howell counties. more

Anthony Wallace Freidt, 45, West Plains, and Anne Kathleen Morrison, 39, West Plains, married Sept. 3 in West Plains. Officiated by David Ray. more

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Jarrod and Jordan Harris, West Plains, are parents of a daughter, Harley Grace. She was born at 5:05 p.m. Sept. 19. She weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces and was 19 inches long. Her siblings are Haylie, 17, Peyton, 8, Carson, 6, Aunaliyah, 3, and Eleona, 11 months. Her grandparents are Garrett and June Jacobson of Mtn. View, Tony Harris of Pottersville, Elaine Plante of Lebanon, Pa., and Melissa Halsted of West Plains. more

The West Plains Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy held its graduation Nov. 9 at the Fish Shack Restaurant. Eighteen graduates celebrated the conclusion of the 10-week program in a ceremony during which where they were awarded a certificate for their accomplishment and enjoyed a great dinner.   more

An Oregon County resident suffered moderate injuries in a rollover accident at 5:30 a.m. Saturday on Highway 142, 2 miles east of Thayer in Oregon County, according to Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Willow Springs. more

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The Glenwood School Board will meet at 6 p.m. today in the superintendent’s office in regular session. more

An Alton resident suffered serious injuries when he was thrown from his vehicle during a rollover crash at 4 a.m. Wednesday on P Highway, 3 miles west of Alton in Oregon County, according to Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Willow Springs. more

Republican State Sen. Karla Eslinger, Wasola, has been elected by her colleagues to serve as majority whip, a key position in caucus leadership, during the 102nd General Assembly. more

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Jamie K. Hutcherson, 50, Thayer, was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to 15 years and eight months in federal prison without parole, according to a news release provided by U.S. Department of Justice Western District of Missouri Public Affairs Officer Don Ledford. more

West Plains Police Chief Monticelli this week announced the promotion of five officers. more