About two months after it was started, $75,000 worth of work on Republic City Hall’s customer service lobby is complete, and the city’s utility billing operations, which were temporarily held at the Public Works facility, have been moved back home.
A Bois D’Arc man has been charged with theft of livestock and illegal branding after an investigation showed he was allegedly in possession of six head of cattle belonging to his neighbor.
The Ash Grove Fire Protection District has a new leader. Anthony Monnig, an Ash Grove native, was hired as fire chief on Thursday, Jan. 31. He replaces Kim Grant, who resigned on Dec. 21, 2018, after more than 20 years of volunteer service to the district.
Jeff Ward, holding scissors, with his wife Inge to his left, cuts the ceremonial ribbon as their business CBD Republic joins the Republic Area Chamber of Commerce, Thursday, Feb. 21. The ribbon cutting was held at the store, new to town, located at 882 U.S.
The Food Bank is challenging supporters to raise $10,000 for hunger relief through its new Fight Hunger Faster Match Challenge. DairiConcepts will match every donation up to $10,000, dollar-for-dollar, until the match is met.
Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller announced that absentee voting started Tuesday, Feb. 19, for those eligible voters who are unable to go to their regular polling place on April 2 for the General Municipal Election.
Sales tax revenue has maintained a steady level of growth in Ash Grove and Republic over the past five years according to numbers provided by each city. Willard’s sales tax revenue maintained a steady average, though the city saw revenue decline during one year.
Flat Creek Restaurant’s new Republic location drew 2,000 customers when it opened on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Two weeks later, the restaurant, which serves chicken, catfish, seafood and steaks, among several other items, is still a highly popular destination for those who want to eat out.
The City of Republic’s Parks and Recreation Department held its 15th annual Fathers/Daughters Valentine Dance at the city’s community center on Friday, Feb. 1. About 850 people, including 430 daughters, attended.
