January 2023

Through the years, Jan. 18

January 18, 2023

Jan. 24, 1973 War Ending, Former President Is Dead: News in this week saw two of the biggest stories of recent months, in the announced cease fire Vietnam and the death of former president Lyndon Johnson.

January 18, 2023

Some people put a stamp on your memory the first time you meet them. As editor of the paper, I had read Lori Videmschek’s name about 1,000 times while editing the copy of our former sports editor.

Wheaton’s defensive efforts showing

January 18, 2023

If strength of schedule was a determining factor in high school basketball, the Wheaton boys team could lay claim to a significant multiplier. The Bulldogs (4-14) have yet to come out on the winning side of a game since Dec.

The Show shines spotlight in Shell Knob

January 18, 2023

Crystal Wilson donned her best Paul McCartney garb as she performed “Get Back” during The Show for a crowd of about 100 at the Shell Knob school auditorium on Sunday

Pet of the Week

January 18, 2023

Meet Busta Rhymes, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Busta originally came to the Haven in May after being found with an injured leg. He was treated at a local vet, then came to the Haven to find his forever home. Busta is a beautiful boy who is believed to be a German Shepherd mix and is estimated to be a little over a year old. He’s extremely smart and playful and will easily learn anything a new owner would like to teach him. His very favorite activity is playing tennis.