Greene County Commonwealth

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 5:31am

2026: A Space Odyssey - Ash Grove R-4 adding major square footage with safe room

With the help of a large crane, the first wall of an incoming safe room is put into place at Ash Grove Elementary School the morning of Tuesday, May 12.

Here, Brooklyn Rowden smacks a single to the outfield.

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 5:05am

Pirates baseball picks up three more wins last week, Lady Pirates softball seeded fifth in district tournament

The Class 3, 10th ranked Ash Grove High School baseball team hosted Hermitage on Friday, May 1 and walked it off with a 13-3 win.

Before Thursday's match, Republic honored eight seniors (left to right): Shelby Bennett, Emma Hoodenpyle, Bria Claxton, Paige Elsenraat, Awbree Berning, Macey Mitchell, Jaclyn Wade, and Jadyn Kirk. (Photo by David Brazeal)

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 5:24am

Lady Tigers split three soccer matches

Republic won two games and lost once last week, routing Branson 5-1 on the road Monday before defeating Carthage 5-0 Tuesday and falling to Willard 1-0 Thursday on Senior Night.

Jaden Shorter makes the tough play on the run, slinging the ball to first base to record the out against the Jasper base runner. The pirates would go on to win the home field bout with ease, beating Jasper 16-4. (Photo by Ethan Gray)

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 3:26pm

Pirates baseball seeded second in upcoming district tournament, Lady Pirates softball season comes to a close

The Class 3, eighth ranked Ash grove High School baseball team played five games last week, going 2-3 in the process.