Gary Alan Ligman more

In the Wednesday, Jan. 18 issue, the Volume #151 was incorrect as Volume #151 should be Volume #150, and the Issue number was incorrect as Issue No. 1 should be Issue No. 101. more

Saturday, Jan. 21, in the SBU Hall of Fame Classic the Jennings Warriors made the four hour bus ride from the St. Louis area to test their basketball skills against the Bolivar Liberators. more

Charles "Larry" Lee more

Cecil “Duaine” Ahart more

Polk County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 1. Mayor Chris Warwick will be speaking about the City of Bolivar Use Tax issue that will be appearing on the April 4, general municipal election ballot. more

CIVIL ACTIONS more

OATS Transit’s Southwest Region is announcing a fare increase that will take effect in February 2023 as part of its efforts to help offset increased operating cost. The fares are necessary to maintain current levels of service and will directly impact the company’s operating budget. The new fares will be as follows: more

The Missouri 4-H Foundation is accepting applications for current or former Missouri 4-H members pursuing postsecondary study. Applications must be completed on or before March 1, 2023. more

Everybody deals with stress and anxiety, however the key is to know what to do when your stressed out. It is not always easy to keep your feelings from getting the best of you. more

Applications for about $1.8 million in scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks opened on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 — a month earlier than previous years. The change gives students pursuing advanced educational opportunities an additional month to apply for scholarships, most of which will close in mid-March. more

Bonnie Simpson is a resident of Jackson County, Missouri but adopted her dog Minnie from the Polk County Humane Society or PCHS. more