Rocky Valentine Named Superintendent Of Sparta R-3 Schools
The Sparta School Board announced this week that Rocky Valentine has been selected to fill the position of superintendent of schools at Sparta for the 2017-18 school year. Valentine, a native of Ava and graduate of Ava High School, has served the Sparta District as teacher and principal for the past seven years. In a…
Read MoreUSDA Designates 24 Counties in Missouri As Primary Natural Disaster Areas Assistance Available to Producers in Surrounding States
Douglas and Ozark Counties Not Included WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to a request from Kimberly Viers, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) acting State Executive Director in Missouri, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 24 counties in Missouri as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by excessive rainfall and flooding…
Read MoreThe Snoop 7.20.2017
“Jim the Wonder Dog” I’ve heard stories about “Jim, the Wonder Dog” for many years. In fact, the Herald just recently ran a series of stories, beginning back in February, highlighting the life and feats of Jim. The articles were written by Carolyn Mueller and produced by the Missouri Press Foundation. They were released to…
Read MoreMissouri State Fair Welcomes Seniors
The 2017 Missouri State Fair will celebrate Senior Appreciation Day, sponsored by the Sedalia Democrat, on Wednesday Aug. 16. Adults and seniors presenting a special Sedalia Democrat front page Fair banner will receive $2 off gate admission on this day. Lots of fun events for seniors are planned in the Mathewson Exhibition Center including: • Vendor…
Read MoreSquires Celebrates the 4th of July
Heart of the Ozarks Event Still Coming Up on July 28! …
Read MoreSkyline School to Enroll New Students August 2 and 3
Skyline R-2 School will be enrolling new students Aug. 2 and 3 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. If you were not enrolled at Skyline in May 2017, please come to the school during the specified dates to enroll. The school will need birth certificates, Social Security numbers and shot records as well as proof…
Read MoreSBA Tops $10 Million In Disaster Assistance
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Acting Regional Administrator Wayne Bell of the U.S. Small Business Administration announced last week that SBA has approved more than $10.1 million in federal disaster loans to help businesses and residents affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that occurred April 28 – May 11, 2017. According to Bell,…
Read MoreDonna Bird, Bill Brown Retire From Missouri State-West Plains
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Jimmy Jay Yocum
Jimmy Jay Yocum, 56 years, 9 months, 19 days old, passed to Heaven July 14, 2017 at his home in Ava with family by his side. Jimmy was born Sept. 26, 1960 in Nebraska City, Neb., to John Newton and Mary Ellen (Scott) Yocum. Jimmy was a truck driver for several years. Jimmy was a…
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