Beginning with the 2018-19 school year, the Ash Grove School District worked in cooperation with similar-sized districts to create the Southwest Conference.
Two local school districts qualified for the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s (MSHP) Total Fleet Excellence Award, according to the results from the MSHP’s 2019 School Bus Inspection.
A house located at the intersection of Sandelwood and Basswood Street in Republic was severely damaged in a fire that started in the kitchen and spread into the garage on the evening of Sunday, June 16. No one was injured.
Five senior Willard NJROTC cadets were awarded scholarships collectively worth $600,000 during Willard High School’s scholarship night on Tuesday, May 7, according to information provided by Hallie Vaughn, public affairs officer for the Willard NJROTC program.
Main Street, Ash Grove has a new business now in operation. Located on the east end, north side of downtown’s Main Street, is Odds and Endtables, described as “a collection of many different things,” by owner Jessica Evans.
Republic Fire Department’s Jeff King was officially promoted from firefighter to engineer at the June 4 meeting of the Republic City Council. In a short ceremony led by Republic Fire Chief Duane Compton, King was pinned with his new pin by his son Landon King.
Discount Dave’s Carpet and Flooring celebrated the opening of their Republic location on Thursday, June 6 with a ribbon cutting and reception. Store owner Andy Kessler, with scissors, makes the cut and joins the Republic Area Chamber of Commerce.
