National Library Week had me thinking about the importance of storytelling. That and the fact that a couple of weekends ago I had the privilege of seeing LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star ...

The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourians the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state. “All Missouri cities, ...

Hello. I am John Conn and along with a wonderful team, Jim Gerhold and Ron Heald, we are contacting businesses around Marionville with the opportunity to not only support Marionville Applefest, but to ...

Children’s Smile Center recently received a $9,000 grant from Aurora Area Community Foundation to replace aging dental equipment. “Making sure we stay up to date with the high-quality dental equipment ...

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy cooperative, has completed significant upgrades at its Petro-Card 24 stations, located at 565 W. High St. and 20536 Bus. Hwy. 60 in Aurora. These locations are ...

Kyle, age 90, of Bradenton, Florida / Marionville, Missouri, earned her heavenly wings at 1:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2025, ...

On March 27 Aurora Downtown Project (ADP) hosted a marketing seminar at Aurora City Hall. Refreshments prepared by Kristy’s Kitchen were provided courtesy of First Independent Bank. Shannon Walker ...

CLEVER — Aurora got a nice 5-4 varsity win over Clever on April 8, while the JV also got in the win column with a 3-1 victory. The Houn Dawgs got individual wins from Mario Jimenez, Tommaso Bolognesi, ...

The Aurora Lady Houns defeated Fair Grove 5-1 on April 7 in varsity soccer action. Senior Damari Valenciano had a standout performance, earning a hat-trick with three goals on the day. Senior Nadia ...

Reeds Spring defeated the Aurora varsity boys tennis team 9-0 on April 15, and the Houn Dawg JV lost 4-2. Jaxon Vest won his singles match for Aurora, while the doubles team of Joel Grace/Vest won ...

Odell Mattox, 87, passed away on April 7, 2025. Odell’s hard work, commitment to family, and enduring toughness will leave a strong and lasting legacy on his family for generations to come. A funeral ...

The Aurora varsity Houn Dawgs defeated Monett 8-1 in varsity tennis action on April 9 in the Monett Tournament. In singles action Aurora got wins from Mario Jimenez, Tommaso Bolognesi, Aaron King and ...