Going back to school can be a whirlwind of school supply shopping, last-minute appointments, and scribbling schedules. And through it all, many of us have our moms to thank for getting everything …
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By Cora Stimpson
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8/24/22
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Friday morning, Aug. 12, the community rooms at Citizens Memorial Hospital were filled with area residents taking part in the health fair hosted by CMH. This was the first health fair being offered …
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Linda Simmons
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8/17/22
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For Colonel Samuel Aruther Martinez, Saturday morning Aug. 13, brought an honor he never expected. His family surprised him with a memorial wall tile at Playter Park, honoring him for his service in …
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By Linda Simmons
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8/17/22
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The Ninth Annual Back to School Extravaganza, Saturday, Aug. 6, was a huge success with 660 Polk County students receiving free back to school supplies. The event, organized by Open Hearts Bolivar …
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Staff/Linda Simmons
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8/10/22
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In 2001, Vicky and her son Will moved to the Bolivar area, and she began working at the Polk
County Courthouse, where she helped prosecute those who passed bad checks. She was
proud of her …
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By BH-FP News Staff
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8/4/22
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The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC) is a highly competitive event that brings together high-achieving students from all over the nation. The competition …
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By Cora Stimpson
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7/27/22
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Samantha King, a transitional kindergarten teacher at Bolivar Primary School, passed away on Friday, July 1 after a year-long battle with colon cancer.
In memory of King’s life and career, …
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By Quincy Young
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7/23/22
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Sonrise Church in Pleasant Hope held the second annual cycling event called Ride the Rise on Saturday, July 16. The event raised money for teen scholarships. The church awards a $750 scholarship to …
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7/21/22
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At the beginning of the summer, three men embarked on a journey across the Gulf of Mexico and into Central America, motivated by their faith.
“The purpose and goal of the trip was to explore …
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By Cora Stimpson
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7/21/22
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Thank you kindly
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Many community members — both those giving and those receiving — had a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Open Hearts United Methodist Church hosted its annual community dinner on …
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12/1/21
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