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Former cop Martin sentenced to 35 years in prison for abuse

Published by education on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:01am

A Republic man and former law enforcement officer was given a sentence amounting to 42 years in prison on Friday, Oct. 4, at the Greene County Justice Center in Springfield. John Edwin “Ian” Martin, 53, was convicted on Thursday, June 27, on nine counts of second-degree statutory sodomy.

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Sanders awarded Medal of Valor from Gov. Parson

Published by education on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:00am

Greene County officer honored for saving life of drowning, troubled man near Ash Grove

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Republic’s Miller charged with assault, armed criminal action in alleged machete attack

Published by education on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 12:01am

A Republic man is in the Greene County Jail after he was arrested for allegedly striking another man repeatedly with the handle of a machete.
Leroy D. Miller, 64, was taken into custody on Tuesday, Sept. 24. He faces charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action.

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Blankenship Pumpkin Daze Fall Festival Queen

Published by education on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 12:00am

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Ash Grove’s Westerman flees RPD, WPD, Greene Co. Sheriff’s deputies

Published by education on Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:01am

Persistent offender eventually found hiding in trash can, faces slew of charges; in custody

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Republic’s Smith remembered as dedicated coach, mentor

Published by education on Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:00am

Kenneth “Todd” Smith, a beloved figure at Republic High School, has passed from the scene. The former Republic science teacher and athletic coach died on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the age of 59, following a lengthy battle with cancer.