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The Douglas County Herald received this news update after going to press this afternoon (Nov. 26), consequently, the front page article in the Nov. 28 edition, is incorrect, as it states the bridge is  closed. One-Lane Traffic Expected On Bridge Week of Dec. 2 and Possibly Week of Dec. 9 MoDOT just revised the status …

Children’s Hospital Association launches digital toy campaign SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Nov. 26, 2019) – Thanksgiving is just few days away and the season of giving is in full swing. This year, you can help spread holiday cheer with just a few clicks. Children’s Hospital Association has launched its second annual digital toy campaign, “Spread Joy with…

SPRINGFIELD, Nov. 20 — Beginning next year, Drury University students will have the opportunity to participate in a new athletic band program, which will include a marching and parade band plus a color guard. The university is expanding its high-quality fine arts programs with the move; bolstering its tradition of giving students the opportunity to…

Thanksgiving feasts and family get-togethers are the focus for many this week, as preparations are being made for spending quality time with family and friends in fellowship.  However, Thanksgiving Day also serves as a reminder that Christmas Day is fast approaching, and both of these special holidays are well underway with special affairs and offerings. Many…

by  Michael Boyink / [email protected] Adrian Buff was in a pickle.  So to speak. At age 20, attending Missouri State University in West Plains, the Swiss-native’s visa was expiring. “I could have applied for a student visa,” Adrian says. “But those expire after you graduate. Then I’d have to go back to Switzerland and start at…

The Community Thanksgiving Service will be held this coming Sunday at the Ava Assembly of God Church. The service begins at 6:00 p.m.  Pastor Richard Rogers with the Ava United Methodist Church is the speaker. The Nov. 24 worship service is open to the public.