SHERIFF’S REPORTS more

Hundreds of exhibitors and spectators came out to the Polk County Fairgrounds on more

Bolivar soccer returned to their home pitch Tuesday, April 23 to host conference opponent Glendale in a 2-4 match, dropping only their third loss on the season. more

Bolivar First Assembly will be hosting Cars, Crafts and Bluegrass on Saturday, April 27. The event is a fundraiser for students going on a mission trip to Peru in June. more

The Marion C Early Class of 1964 will hold a 60th anniversary class reunion from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, in the FEMA Building of the MCE Campus from 4 to 7 pm. more

Saturday, April 20, was a busy day at the Peddler’s Post, but it would soon turn out to be a memorable one for shop owner, Rob Ross, along with consumers Robin and Mark Abell. The Abells came in and made their way upstairs to the flea market section of the store. This wasn’t their first time shopping here, Ross recognized them when they walked in, “[They are] a delightful couple that has come in a couple of times,” he states. Though they have become somewhat regular customers, this trip would provide more than a new trinket to display. more

Bolivar’s Tracker plant is the largest pontoon producer in the United States, according to Bass Pro. Yet, even this distinction is not enough to keep the company from releasing approximately 5% of its regional workforce. Out of the 400-plus employees at the plant, 21 are now unemployed. more

DEATHS more

DEATHS more

At the April 23 Alderman meeting, Mayor Warwick awarded Mick Standley with a Proclamation to give “thanks to him for his service and for being part of our city.” more

Travis W. Parsons more

Bolivar Pentecostal Church of God will be in revival with Evangelist Steve McKnight from Thibodaux, Louisiana. Sunday, April 28 through Wednesday, May 1. Sunday services will be at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday will be at 7 p.m. nightly. more