OTC’s own James Ackerman will be the new director of the OTC Republic Center. The OTC Board of Trustees approved Ackerman’s promotion at its monthly board meeting in May. Ackerman will begin his new duties on July 1.
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that turkey hunters checked 38,730 birds during Missouri’s 2020 regular spring turkey season, April 20 through May 10.
Traditionally, Republic High School holds Senior Awards Night near the end of every school year to honor graduating seniors who have won scholarships or other academic achievements.
This year’s graduating seniors from Ash Grove High School received a parting gift from the school; care packages containing several items including snack foods, a gift card, art supplies and more.
A former Lawrence County couple was arrested after their twin daughters were discovered to have numerous broken bones at various stages of healing. Laura Weakley and her “paramour,” Sean Burge, both now of Brookline, are currently being held without bond in the Lawrence County Jail.
Republic High School held their first ever drive-through graduation ceremony at the high school campus for the class of 2020 Saturday, May 9. Approximately 288 of Republic High School’s 324 graduating seniors received their diplomas during the event.
Ash Grove Healthcare Facility (AGHCF), owned and operated by Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation (CMH), has received the 2019 award for Outstanding Achievement in Safety from American Safety Management, Inc. (ASM).
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, state convention for Missouri FFA’ers looks quite a bit different this year.
The convention, originally scheduled for April 23-24 in Columbia, has been postponed and will instead be delivered via a virtual platform, later in the summer.
During Monday’s COVID-19 briefing, Gov. Mike Parson announced that the state will be disbursing funds received through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to local governments.
The city of Republic has officially announced details for its phased reopening. Posted April 30 on the city’s website, the 30-day plan loosens some prior restrictions, and complies with others set forth by the Centers for Disease Control.
