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Friends of Cole Goodwin Will Host Meet-and-Greet For Him Here Aug. 12

Here Aug. 12 Cole Goodwin, 2002 graduate of Ava High School, has suffered from a medical condition of the past three to four years that recently resulted in the amputation of part of his right leg. Realizing the physical and mental anguish he is going through at this time, friends of Cole will host a…

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Silvey Named Vice President of Advancement of OMC Foundation

The Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) announce that Carol Silvey will become the Vice President for Advancement of the OMC Foundation, building on her extensive career of advancing south-central Missouri through philanthropy. Silvey will work to develop charitable assets from individuals, businesses, corporations and other foundations for…

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August Is Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Notice to Readers The Douglas County Health Department is recognizing August as World Breastfeeding Awareness Month by sharing information about breastfeeding with the community through our local newspaper. Each week we will be highlighting one of the many ways the DCHD supports and encourages mothers in breastfeeding. Keep your eye out for our articles on…

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Route FF in Wright County Reduced for Partial Overlay

WILLOW SPRINGS – Route FF in Wright County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews partially overlay the roadway. The section of roadway is located from Route 95 to the end of state maintenance. Weather permitting, work will be performed Tuesday, Aug. 1 through Thursday, Aug. 3 from 5:30 a.m.…

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Route AE in Douglas County Reduced for Partial Overlay

WILLOW SPRINGS – Route AE in Douglas County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews partially overlay the roadway. The section of roadway is located from Route 95 to the end of state maintenance. Weather permitting, work will be performed Wednesday, Aug. 9 through Thursday, Aug. 17 from 5:30 a.m.…

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New Program Offers Education Students a Fast Track to a Master’s Degree

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., July 19, 2017 — Drury University’s School of Education and Child Develop-ment is offering a new option for students to complete both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years. The “4+1” program makes it possible for academically qualified and motivated students to begin their 36-hour master’s degree while still an undergraduate, saving them both time…

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