Larry McConnell, the former chief of the Brookline Fire Protection District, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday, Jan. 24, for three counts of second-degree statutory sodomy and one count of second-degree rape.
A Springfield man is accused of committing multiple sex crimes while babysitting two brothers under the age of 17 in Republic, according to charges filed against him on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Karl Brown joined the Old Missouri Bank team in December as the new Marketing Manager. Brown will be responsible for the day to day functions of the marketing department, as well as strategic initiatives and innovation.
After a successful launch of Leadership Ash Grove in 2019, registration is now underway for the 2020 Leadership Ash Grove class.
Leadership Ash Grove is a leadership and personal development program provided in Ash Grove and other communities by University of Missouri Extension.
The Republic City Council, at the request of owner Bussell Building, Inc., voted to grand a rezone of 35.33 acres at 2887 East Hines Street, opening the door to a future subdivision.
Ash Grove resident Dan Downing was officially appointed to Ash Grove’s Planning and Zoning Board by Mayor Les Gardner at the Jan. 6 meeting of the Ash Grove Board of Aldermen. Downing was present at the board meeting and is set to start his position immediately.
Christina Duckett, of Springfield, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Friday, Jan. 10, for the murder of Joshua Brooks, of Republic. The jury found Duckett guilty of sencond-degree in a jury trial on Nov. 1.
