A new interim Greene County Sheriff has been named following the departure of Jim Arnott earlier this summer. The acting sheriff Jason Johnson plans to run for the position come election season; he will likely do so without competition.
Melissa Rowden, new owner of bedpost books in Republic holds the scissors in celebration of a grand re-opening of the establishment under her management. The event which took place on Sept. 3 also served as a welcome into the Republic Area Chamber of Commerce.
An effort to restrict the legislature’s ability to rewrite laws and constitutional amendments approved by voters through the initiative process will be on the Nov. 3 ballot, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Local students made their ways back to school as instruction began for many area schools last week.
Some area schools saw their enrollment decrease on the new year. Ash Grove R-IV continued to grow steadily, seeing increases similar to previous years.
The tax levy for the Ash Grove R-4 School District will remain the same for fiscal year 2027, following the board of education's unanimous vote to maintain the current rate.
Republic City Council approved two subdivision additions, changed the term for the municipal judge, and passed its annual tax levy during its Aug. 25 meeting.
No one was home when a blaze at the residence of Heather Spencer claimed the structure at 130 W. Moonlight Valley Drive, Ash Grove the late afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Ash Grove Police Chief Joe Mahan said a passerby noticed smoke and called in the emergency.
The city of Ash Grove could soon end their contract with Flock Safety after their current terms expire. This and other matters were discussed at the city’s board of aldermen meeting on Aug. 18.
