Attendees will learn how a Prescribed Burn Association can help manage their land. Area landowners who would like to manage their property with controlled burns, but are concerned about having enough experience, equipment or assistance to do it safely, are invited to attend a Jan.
Area residents aged 62 and over who would like to take a class at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) during the 2023 spring semester can do so under the Senior Citizen Fee Waiver Program. Senior citizens can register beginning at 8 a.m.
Ozarks Healthcare will host a special ribbon cutting ceremony open to the public at its Crisis Stabilization Center located at 1100 Kentucky Ave. (entrance on 6th St.) on Friday, Jan. 13, at 11 a.m. Ozarks Healthcare’s Crisis Stabilization Center is operated by its Behavioral Health Center (BHC) and is a medically monitored program funded by the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) that provides an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization.
University of Missouri Extension specialists recently received several reports of Missouri cattle dying due to fescue foot, says MU Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts. These significant losses show why beef producers should check herds for warning signs of fescue foot in early January, when it most often occurs, Roberts says.
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting on Jan 4. Awarded contracts include resurfacing, pavement improvements, and striping projects.
The Ozarks Healthcare Behavioral Health Center’s (BHC) Crisis Intervention Team, part of the Mid-South Missouri Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Council, was recently recognized with an “established” status. The Mid-South CIT Council represents Ozark, Douglas, Wright, and Texas counties from Ozarks Healthcare’s service area.
Top harvest counties include Franklin, Harrison, and Macon. Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 8,599 deer during the alternative methods portion of the firearms deer season, Dec.
A variety of Missouri birds nest in the naturally occurring openings found in dead or dying trees. Bluebirds and some other species will also readily accept human-made nesting boxes that replicate the cavity comforts found in the forest.
Inez and Jack Pahlmann recently made a $25,000 donation to the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) utilizing 50% Missouri tax credit. OzSBI appreciates their investment in the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. Now, through the end of the year any individual or business with Missouri tax liability is eligible to receive 50% tax credits by making a donation to OzSBI. Dec. 31 is the last day to take advantage of this opportunity. Those interested in taking advantage of tax credits may contact OzSBI CEO, Heather W. Fisher at 417-256-9724.
Courtesy of the Peace Lutheran Church community The nationally known grief support program called 'GriefShare' is being offered again to the community on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon starting Jan. 10 at Peace Lutheran Church (located just inside the south entrance to Cherokee Village). Those who participated in previous sessions have encouraged others to benefit from it as they have.