Howell County News

12/20/2024

Willow Springs Fire Department personnel suffered second-degree burns after responding to a barn fire on County Road 3900 last Sunday night, Dec. 8.

Willow Springs Fire Department personnel suffered second-degree burns after responding to a barn fire on County Road 3900 last Sunday night, Dec. 8.

12/19/2024

A fire destroyed a family home in Mountain View on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

A fire destroyed a family home in Mountain View on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The Mtn. View Fire Department was called out to 820 Harlow Road for a structure fire at 2:50 p.m.

12/19/2024

It was supposed to be a rebuilding year, but the Lady Zizzers Swim team are outperforming expectations.

It was supposed to be a rebuilding year, but the Lady Zizzers Swim team are outperforming expectations. “Last year was the year.

12/17/2024

WHAT WE KNOW – Foreign exchange student removed from WSHS

Rumors are "unfounded," says police chief

A foreign exchange student at Willow Springs High School has been removed from the student body and reassigned from his host family

A foreign exchange student at Willow Springs High School has been removed from the student body and reassigned from his host family.

12/16/2024

Mtn. View to vote on 2025 budget in Thurs. daytime meeting

The city of Mountain View gave notice Monday morning that the board of aldermen will meet on Thursday afternoon. The published agenda includes the 2025 projected budget and a resolution approving that budget.
The meeting will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, in the City Council Chambers located at 120 N. Oak St.

See the full agenda from the city below:

Announcement for the City of Mountain View Council Meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024 at 1 PM.

POSTED: Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:00 A.M.
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Mountain View, Missouri, will
meet on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM, in the City Council Chambers
located at 120 N. Oak St.


THE TENTATIVE AGENDA OF THIS MEETING INCLUDES:

Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda

NEW BUSINESS
1. 2025 Projected Budget
2. Resolution Adopting 2025 Budget

MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO 610.021 FOR LEGAL (1), REAL ESTATE (2) OR
PERSONNEL (3), IF NEEDED

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12/14/2024

For Will Clarkston, of Willow Springs, color guard is a passion.

For Will Clarkston, of Willow Springs, color guard is a passion. Spinning, tossing, marching, executing the routine – this is where he finds his peace, where he can clear his mind.

12/14/2024

On Saturday, Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m., Wreaths Across America will be at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, located at 1019 E. 3rd St. in Mtn. View, Mo. to “Remember – Honor – Teach” about local veterans buried there.

On Saturday, Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m., Wreaths Across America will be at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, located at 1019 E. 3rd St. in Mtn. View, Mo.

12/13/2024

Chloe Jones is becoming a legend.

Chloe Jones is becoming a legend. The 5’6 junior from Willow Springs can flat-out shoot a basketball. As a freshman, she scored 38 points in one game.

12/13/2024

A small, but engaged, group of citizens gathered in Willow Springs Thursday night for a community forum on public safety.

12/12/2024

TWO MORE WEEKS TO PLAY THE GREAT CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY!!

Shop local ~*~ Save your receipts ~*~ Win $500 to spend

So far, we've given away tickets representing more than $9,500 spent with local businesses!

RULES
1. Collect your receipts and coupons dated Nov. 27-Dec. 20 from any of these participating merchants and bring your receipts and coupons to: Howell County News, The Ferguson Building, or Main Street Wellness. Receipts must be turned in by 12 p.m. Dec. 20.
2. For every $10 spent at these participating merchants, receive one ticket. Maximum 250 tickets per receipt. Take your receipts and/or coupons to Howell County News, The Ferguson Building, or Main Street Wellness to receive your tickets.
3. In addition to sales receipts, Howell County News will issue one ticket per week, per household, no purchase necessary. Simply stop by 110 West Main Street in Willow Springs to get your weekly ticket. Howell County News is also a participating merchant and will issue tickets for every $10 of your purchases towards subscriptions or advertising.
4. The Grand Prize winning ticket number will published in the December 25 edition of Howell County News. Grand prize must be claimed by 5:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10.
5. Weekly winning ticket numbers will be hidden within The Great Christmas Giveaway ad section during the Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18, and Dec. 25 issues, of the News. Weekly winning ticket numbers must be claimed by 5 p.m. each respective Friday.
6. All prize monies are issued in certificates redeemable only at The Great Christmas Giveaway participating merchants.
7. Any unclaimed prizes as of 12 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, will be awarded to the Grand Prize winner.
8. Must be 14 or over to play. Business owners, employees and their families are eligible to play, but may not submit receipts from their affiliated business.

12/12/2024

Late Saturday, a drunk driver ran into a bank on Broadway Street in West Plains.

Late Saturday, a drunk driver ran into a bank on Broadway Street in West Plains. One person was arrested and initial estimates put damage to the building at $40,000.

12/11/2024

The Willow Springs Senior Center, located at 501 Sr. Lane in Willow Springs, Mo., will host a Christmas Lunch on Thursday, Dec. 12 beginning at 11:30 a.m.

The Willow Springs Senior Center, located at 501 Sr. Lane in Willow Springs, Mo., will host a Christmas Lunch on Thursday, Dec. 12 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Santa will be there with treats for all.

12/11/2024

Didn't make it to the forum on public safety in Willow Springs? We've got you covered!

Click below to watch!

Public Safety Forum at the Star Theatre in Willow Springs, Missouri held on December 5, 2024, and moderated by Amanda Mendez, editor of Howell County News.

12/11/2024

It's paper day!!

Here's what you can find in our Dec. 11 edition!

🐻 🍎 A Bear in the Big Apple - Our story about Will Clarkston's journey to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

✍️ Letter to the Editor from Frank Martin, III

🎄 💸 The first $50 prize in the GREAT CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY is unclaimed!!
🎟 There are 2 winning ticket numbers in this edition! 🎟

👮‍♂️🧑‍🚒🏢 A summary of our Public Safety Community Forum

What's your favorite thing in this week's paper?

12/11/2024

A letter to the editor from Frank Martin, III.

"In a column in your Dec. 4 edition, you took issue with remarks I made at a public “fireside chat” program sponsored by the Lincoln School project in West Plains..."

Click through to our website to read the full letter.

In a column in your Dec. 4 edition, you took issue with remarks I made at a public “fireside chat” program sponsored by the Lincoln School project in West Plains.

12/08/2024

Enjoy the sights and sounds of this year's Christmas parade in downtown Willow Springs!

See the Dec 11 edition of Howell County News for all our photos, and as always -- tag away!

12/08/2024

12/07/2024

The Willow Springs School District Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, December 9, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Conference Room.
Items for Information include:
A. Administrative Reports - High School, Middle School, Elementary School, Special Ed., Student Representative
B. Interact Club Presentation
C. Board and Superintendent Evaluations
D. APR Discussion
E. Winter Retreat Date and Time
F. Comments from Guests

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