SHERIFF’S REPORTS more

Whether or not a groundhog can predict weather is questionable, but this animal has other characteristics that make it an interesting member of Missouri’s wildlife world. more

A Collins, Mo., man who is a registered sex offender was sentenced in federal court today for receiving child pornography on his cell phone. more

Wednesday, Jan. 24, cross-county rivals the Buffalo Lady Bisons brought their herd to Bolivar field house for a basketball matchup. more

Martha Ann Barber Rader more

The Bolivar Community Teachers Association is now accepting applications for the Spring 2024 student-teaching scholarship. Bolivar High School graduates currently involved in a student-teaching experience should contact Renee Shelenhamer at Bolivar Primary more

The first day of spring is three months away as I pen these lines with the season’s first seed catalog in hand. more

Don’t be such a hagfish more

Lakyn Breesawitz from Bolivar was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List for exemplary academic performance at Westminster College in Fulton. Breesawitz is a Freshman at Westminster. The Dean's List recognizes Westminster students who have shown high academic performance during the past semester. To be included on the Dean's List, a student must achieve a 3.60 semester grade point average with at least 12 hours completed that semester. more

The Bolivar Community Teachers Association is now accepting applications for the Spring 2024 student-teaching scholarship. Bolivar High School graduates currently involved in a student-teaching experience should contact Renee Shelenhamer at Bolivar Primary more

This Valentine’s Day, Citizens Memorial Hospice will be showing love for Hospice patients and families through their “Hug in a Mug” charity event. more

HeartSong is a group of 13 musicians from Evangel University directed by Dr. Bonnie Jenkins. The group is in its 31 st year and travels nationally and internationally in leading worship and worship concerts. HeartSong also travels in the U.S. having been in all 50 states and leads worship at national Assemblies of God events, District Councils, youth camps, churches, youth rallies, Teen Challenge ministries, and Christian schools. HeartSong is also very active on the Evangel campus leading worship at various functions including University chapel services. more

The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with Bolivar High School to host the seventh annual Job Fair on Wednesday, March 6 in the BHS auxiliary gym, 1401 Hwy D. more

Bolivar school buildings will be accepting Valentine's Day deliveries according to the schedule below. Please note that baked goods must come from a licensed and inspected kitchen. Businesses do not need to be licensed to provide packaged candy. more

The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Wild Ink Tattoo Parlor, 112 W. Broadway, Suite B, on Friday, Jan. 26. more

Thursday, Feb. 1 more

DEATHS more

The Polk County Extension Center will be holding a Private Pesticide Applicator Training on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the Polk County Fairgrounds, 4560 S.100 Road, Bolivar. The class will start at 6 p.m. and conclude around 9 p.m. There is no cost for the training. Terry Halleran, Regional Agronomy Specialist, will facilitate the training. more

Boys more

Shelley Harris happily poses with her gift card to Brenda’s Cafe after winning the I-Spy game, correctly guessing the January location. Shelley is proof that reading the paper doesn’t just provide you with news and entertainment, it can pay off as well. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Thursday, Jan. 25, the Bolivar boys basketball tournament began and it's loaded with talented teams from all over south Missouri. more

Runners are getting in shape for the 45th annual Polar Bear Run set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 17. Deadline to register is Feb. 7 to receive a commemorative sweatshirt. more

Master Certified Teacher of the Year 2024! more

CIVIL ACTIONS more