Greene County Commonwealth

01/10/2025

01/09/2025

January 8th, 2025 headlines: Mile 6 Taproom opens in Willard; Ash Grove Police to upgrade fleet; Republic Kiwanis club continues philanthropic efforts with grants; Republic Tigers win Blue and Gold tourney, remain undefeated; and more at www.greenecountycommonwealth.com

12/31/2024

January 1st, 2025 headlines: Republic raises water rates - triple over next three years; Top 10 of 2024; Turner Family Foundation awards $2,000 in grants to Republic educators; Ash Grove’s Breesawitz arrested, charged with domestic assault; and more at www.greenecountycommonwealth.com

12/18/2024

December 18th headlines: As belts tighten, Ash Grove R-4 considers 4-day week; Republic Resident McConnell to get new trial on r**e, so**my charges; Christmas returns to the Grove; Infamous Young Brothers house destroyed with fire by owners; We can be heroes - in Republic; and more at www.greenecountycommonwealth.com

12/12/2024

Highlights of our annual Christmas lunch

12/11/2024

December 11th headlines: Republic lead pipe inventory draws DNR response; Christmas on Main’s treat; Ash Grove, Republic, Willard beat state averages on annual Missouri DESE report card; Christmas on the Frisco event returns to Willard; and more at www.greenecountycommonwealth.com

12/04/2024

December 4th headlines: Republic City Council green lights Main Street District; Willard will be audited by state of Missouri; Republic Chamber unites for Convoy of Hope; City of Ash Grove books get best audit result from Decker and DeGood auditors: Republic scam artist Eddings gets probation; and more at www.greenecountycommonwealth.com

11/26/2024

November 27th headlines: Day of Giving a day of giving back for AGHS students; Evans resigns as Clever Police chief following domestic assault; Republic’s Altic charged in fatal shooting attack in Springfield; Ruck ‘N’ Run celebrates 10 years, cuts ribbon; M.A.M.A.S. at Republic pregnancy center joins chamber; and more at www.greenecountycommonwealth.com

11/20/2024

November 20th headlines: Marionville field temporary home for 2,000 vehicles; Ash Grove Marching Pirates in tune with winning season; It’s baaack — Ash Grove Board of Ed. reignites 4-day week talk; Jordan gets life for fatal drunken driving crash; Calm and Collected cuts ribbon; and more at www.greenecountycommonwealth.com

11/13/2024

November 13th headlines: Greene County goes for Trump, other Republicans; Local communities honor Veterans Day; Ruck ‘N’ Run reaches decade mark in Republic; Stolen Ash Grove city dump truck located in Camden Co.; and more at www.greenecountycommonwealth.com

11/06/2024

November 6th headlines: Record turnout for no-excuse absentee voting in county; Autumn in the ‘Arc a hit; Ozarks Connect digital platform cuts chamber ribbon as member; New Ash Grove R-4 District security system in place; Ash Grove aldermen approve trail design proposal; and more at www.greenecountycommonwealth.com

11/05/2024

It’s Election Day. Please vote.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween 🎃

10/30/2024

October 30th headlines: Ash Grove’s Allred is girls golf state champ—again; Republic CFO grants more than $23k; Candidate profiles for Nov. 5 election; $20,000 drone Republic PD’s latest tool in serving public; and more at www.greenecountycommonwealth.com

10/23/2024

October 23rd headlines: Republic considers new retail buildings by Bair’s; Republic Animal Control tops in state; Ash Grove Masonic Lodge #100 hosts another successful show; Thornton out, Benson in with Ash Grove Board of Aldermen; Woolford charged with armed criminal action, other serious crimes; and more at www.greenecountycommonwealth.com

10/16/2024

October 16th headlines: Sanders awarded Medal of Valor from Gov. Parson; Meridian Title Company cuts ribbon for grand opening in Republic; Willard teacher Vest publishes first novel fulfilling life goal; Mid-Mo Bank serves hundreds of customers lunch in Willard; Former cop Martin sentenced to 35 years in prison for abuse; and more at www.greenecountycommonwealth.com

10/09/2024

October 9th headlines: Apple Butter Makin’ Days special edition in this issue; Former employee Williams sues city of Willard; Blankenship Pumpkin Daze Fall Festival Queen; Ash Grove Sunshine Center: It’s not just for senior citizens; Republic’s Miller charged with assault, armed criminal action in alleged machete attack; Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks joins Republic area chamber; and more at www.greenecountycommonwealth.com