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New Republic library manager enthusiastic about serving the public

Published by notices on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 8:00am

The Republic branch of the Springfield-Greene County Library is under new management. Tysha Shay, an Ash Grove native, is the new manager of the library branch; she took over the position on Monday, Jan. 6.

Thrift store created to raise funds for Clever man’s memorial scholarship

Published by notices on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 8:00am

When Clever native Brett Keeling, 19, was killed in a vehicle crash in January of 2018, his family created a scholarship in his honor – the Brett Keeling Memorial Scholarship – which provides up to $1,000 in college tuition to one graduating Clever High School senior every year.

Shine, Inc. set to open this Saturday in new location on Main St., Ash Grove

Published by notices on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 12:58pm

Shine, Inc. (formerly A Night to Shine) will open in its new location at 116 West Main Street, Ash Grove, on Saturday, Feb. 22. The non-profit will be operating a dress boutique in a space above Griffin Industries. Stuart Coutchie, owner of Griffin Industries, donated the space for Shine, Inc.

Cards boost AG Community Foundation

Published by notices on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 8:20am

Ash Grove’s Card family with American Carpet, generously donated $1,000 to the Ash Grove Area Community Foundation, helping the group gain ground on its $30,000 fundraising goal. Shown above are Ava Evans, Tonya Card-Evans, Geraldine Card and Carder Evans. Not pictured is Norman Card.

Berklacy arrested in Ash Grove for domestic assault, other crimes

Published by notices on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 1:22pm

A Springfield man was arrested in Ash Grove on a variety of charges after he allegedly forced an area woman into a bedroom against her will at her residence and tried to keep her from leaving her home. Alexander Josef Berklacy was arrested in Ash Grove on Tuesday, Feb.

Republic Council OK’s new water line for school district’s new early childhood center

Published by notices on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 6:00am

The Republic City Council rolled through a laundry list of OK’d items at its Feb. 4 meeting at Republic City Hall. Passing unanimously, 8-0, the council:

Changes coming to Ash Grove City Park playground pieces

Published by notices on Sat, 02/15/2020 - 6:00am

After decades of use, several pieces of playground equipment at Ash Grove City Park are being retired to the playground in the sky. The old equipment is now deemed unsafe, by today’s standards, and will be replaced with all new pieces.

Going once, going twice, sold! Barnes store now auction house

Published by notices on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 6:00am

For a few years now, the building that once housed Barnes Town and Country Furniture has sat empty. No longer.

Republic High School Courtwarming 2020 takes the court, queen crowned

Published by notices on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 6:00am

Republic High School’s 2020 Basketball Courtwarming Court. The group was honored the evening of Feb. 7 at Republic High School. In the front row are: junior attendant Ashlyn Trogdon, senior candidate Whitney Weaver, senior courtwarming queen Lawson Tunnell, senior candidate.

Republic Father-Daughter dance enjoys record attendance

Published by notices on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 1:43pm

The Republic Parks and Recreation Department held their 16th annual Father/Daughter Valentine Dance at the Republic Community Center on Friday, Feb. 7. An estimated 1,000 people attended; the largest attendance at the event to date.

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