The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: more

The first mention of ‘saving daylight’ came from Benjamin Franklin in 1784. However, the Germans made it a worldwide sensation in 1916 during WWI to save fuel for the war effort. Other countries temporarily followed suit, using ‘normal’ time after the war, then reverting to DST again during WWII. The United States continued the practice but, contrary to popular belief, farmers were the biggest detractors saying it created a bigger divide between rural and urban lifestyles. Some states went against the ‘rule’ and passed legislation banning it, which is why Hawaii, most of Arizona, and some counties in Indiana do not use it. DST starts the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November. more

John “Butch” A. Choate more

DEATHS more

Walter Ernst Wingate more

Leland Donald Cook more

Missourians reminded to prepare for cold and potentially dangerous weather this winter more

Timeshare sales are a multi-billion-dollar industry. While many consumers are happy with their timeshare purchases, others experience buyer’s remorse. That’s where many up-front fee timeshare exit companies enter the picture. more

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On Friday, Oct. 25, Logan-Rogersville visited Bolivar for their last regular season football game. more

Dusty Ross more

Saturday, Oct. 26, the Father Tolton Trailblazers brought their softball team to Bolivar with 21 wins under their belts to face the Lady Liberators who sported 23 wins. more

Boys more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

Bolivar Middle School recently released its first-quarter honor roll. According to a school news release, the following students earned spots on the list: more

It’s biological and bizarre more

I heard coyotes outside my bedroom window last night — not quite in my yard, but near enough I could have seen them in daylight. more

The haunted house brings images of cobwebs, dusty fixtures, cloth-covered furniture, and dreary vibes that reverberate up the split staircase with a chandelier dangling above, barely hanging on by its rusty chains. There are bumps in the night, floating objects, odd footsteps when no one else is home, or disembodied voices telling you to “get out” in that growling otherworldly voice. more

On Thursday, Oct. 24 at 3:45 p.m., Trooper D. Jackson responded to a single-vehicle accident on Route AA, five miles northeast of Bolivar. more

The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its annual start to the Christmas season with this year’s Christmas Open House on Nov. 8 and 9, where five lucky winners will each receive $100 as part of the festivities! more

Wednesday, Oct. 30 more

The regular monthly meeting of the Polk County Genealogical Society will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7. It will be an evening of fun and games as the Society celebrates its 30th birthday. A short business meeting will precede the celebration. Election of officers for 2025 will be held. more

For those who have lost a loved one, the holiday season is often the most difficult time of the year. If this describes your situation, we want to try and help by providing a special event called “Surviving the Holidays.” Coming up on Saturday, Nov. 9, Berean Baptist Church, 4450 Scenic Avenue in Bolivar, will be hosting more

First Baptist Church will be hosting One Heart Women’s Event with guest speaker Rachel Lovingood, music and worship. more

Revival services will begin Monday Nov. 4, at Schofield Missionary Baptist Church starting each night at 7 p.m. Bro. Dillon Legan will be our helper and Bro. Josh Norton is our pastor. more