Published by education on Wed, 07/26/2023 - 8:47am
This week the Ozark Empire Fair returns for its 87th annual installment. This year's run will take on a different complexion thanks to the construction of the new arena. The progress displaces the livestock shows to other barns and arenas on the property which all appear suited for the task.
Published by education on Wed, 07/26/2023 - 8:39am
The Ozarks Steam Engine Association has officially moved their steam engines from Republic to their new, more spacious home in Halltown. The show has been a staple in the Republic area for 60 years and contains many steam traction engines, as well as some model steam engines for viewing.
Published by education on Wed, 07/19/2023 - 11:05am
Jimmy Birch, a pillar in the community of Ash Grove, passed away on July 15 in his home. Birch, 81, owned and operated Birch Funeral Home in Ash Grove on East Main Street for decades. He was the Past Master of Masonic Lodge #100 and a military veteran, stationed in Vietnam.
Published by education on Wed, 07/19/2023 - 11:04am
Chantal Ogbeifun, a senior from the Republic R-III School District, is the state winner of a $2,500 scholarship awarded by FutureBuilders, the education foundation of the Missouri School Boards’ Association.
Published by education on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 12:30pm
More than 30 kids and several adults made the stroll through Ash Grove's Serenity Valley subdivision the morning of July 4, for the Annual Fourth of July Parade. The show included patriotically decorated bicycles, motorized rigs and many participants afoot.
