South Missourian News

Summer seems reluctant to give into the fall season, yet this hasn’t stopped area fall festivities from taking place. This weekend the Thayer Fall Festival is scheduled to take place in downtown Thayer on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. The Fall Festival King and Queen crowning, sponsored by the Crescite Club, will be at 7:45 at The Whistle Stop Stage...

Robert Martin, 61, of Thayer, was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Lawrence County, Ark. According to an Arkansas State Police crash report, on Monday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 a.m., a 2007 Chevy driven by Martin, was traveling southbound on Highway 67, crossed the centerline and struck a 2011 Chevy driven Courtney Waddell, 25, of Walnut Ridge...

Recognizing a need for communication between area churches to better assist and serve the public and people in need, members of local church ministries joined together in 2012 to create FAITH, INC. of Oregon County. Since its creation six years ago, it has used monetary donations to contribute to the community. ...

Farms are not just a source of food for families and communities, they are a way of life and carry with them tradition and memories; like the one owned by Kenneth and Nan Hall and recognized as an Oregon County Century Farm. The 136-acre farm has been in the family since 1915. Kenneth was born at the house that once stood on the property, of which only the foundation remains...

Are you creative and looking to converse with likeminded people to further develop your ideas? Look no further than the Techstars Startup Weekend presented by OzSBI in West Plains scheduled for Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. to Oct. 21 7 p.m. During this event, people present ideas they have and then vote on the top ideas. ...

The 33rd Black Gold Walnut Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 6 beginning at 9 a.m. on the square in Alton. The Master of Ceremony this year is Russell Harrington. The event filled day will begin with the opening ceremony from 9 a.m. to 9:30, which will include the Boy Scouts, the National Anthem and announcements. ...

The first two recipients of the Oregon County/Mammoth Spring Microloan program were presented with loans for their businesses on Thursday, Sept. 27 in Mammoth Spring. Frankie Smith, owner of Transforming Lives Counseling, located at 325 South 12th Street in Mammoth Spring, offers therapy in the area. ...

On Aug. 28, the Thayer Police Department was informed an officer was needed to accompany a probation officer and Children’s Division Worker to conduct a safety check at the residence of Amy Poyner in Thayer. Earlier that day, Poyner tested positive for methamphetamine...

City of Koshkonong held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 18 in which citizens complaints were addressed, as well as moving forward on the intent to annex. The September agenda was approved as well as minutes and financials for August and bills paid and to be paid...

Thayer Library is the recipient of a new computer lab thanks to a grant awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The library received 12 computers all together, replacing computers from 2013, and were installed on Wednesday, Sept. 19...

Shady Oaks Healthcare Facility is a longstanding institute in the area, one where families send loved ones to be cared for. At the Oregon County Historical Society meeting held Thursday, Sept. 13 at the Country Cottage, faculty and residents from Shady Oaks were special guests...

Rain did not stop the annual Kids Fishing Derby held Saturday, Sept. 22 at Mammoth Spring National Fish Hatchery. Decked out in rain jackets and ponchos, children spent the morning catching their limit of catfish. Biologist Sara Seagraves with the Mammoth Spring National Fish Hatchery stated there were not as many attendees as expected, but this was due to the rain as the total was only 79. ...

There were many great booths and exhibits to visit at the sixth annual Farm Trade Show held this year at the Thayer High School with approximately 500 people in attendance and 55 vendors. This year’s lunch, prepared by Thayer FFA Chapter, received many compliments...

James W. Gregory, of Thayer, was recently arrested and charged with burglary in the second degree, class D felony and receiving stolen property, class D felony, following the investigation of stolen items from a residence in Thayer. In June, Sergeant Dewitt with Thayer Police Department, took a report of a break in on Market Street where nine bundles of flooring had been stolen. ...

A three-vehicle accident involving Leila Greystone from Pomona, Becky Shelton from Birch Tree and Robert and Debbie Guinn from Florida, closed Highway 63, in Thayer on Saturday, Sept. 15, for approximately an hour. Traffic was detoured around old Highway 63 and Wyandotte...

Marshall Williams, 29, of Alton, was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident. He was traveling westbound on Route AA, six-miles east of Alton, on Friday, Sept. 14 when the 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle struck a deer in the roadway ejecting him from the vehicle. He was pronounced deceased by Oregon County Coroner Tom Clary...

City of Thayer held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 11. After roll call, and the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence was observed in honor of those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Council approved the consent agenda and bills paid and to be paid before moving onto public participation...

A public meeting was held Saturday, Sept. 15 at Grand Gulf State Park. During the meeting, park rangers were onsite to answer questions, discuss concerns and receive suggestions people had about the park and the area. Topics discussed included how to bring more tourists to the area to help growth. One suggestion was to make more information accessible to travelers along Highway 63 to what is offered in the region...

45 bikes participated in the annual Punkin Run on Saturday, Sept. 15. The event raises funds for the Eddie “Punkin” Johnson scholarship, which is awarded to a graduating student. Beginning with a prayer for safety and for the family of Marshall Williams, who was to ride in the event, but was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident, bikers left for the ride...

American Pickers rose to fame quickly, and now has millions of viewers from all over since it began in 2010. The hit reality series features Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, who find valuables by “picking” through people’s belongings, collections, etc. A press release from the show was issued, encouraging people to send information if they have hidden treasure the team can search through...