Aurora News Archives

The Lawrence County Tax Board for the Developmentally Disabled reviewed eight grant requests and accepted the resignation of one board member at their April meeting. via Monett Times

“The system is not working. It is failing. I cannot get timely and appropriate care for my children”

Virginia Gaston takes care of six foster children. At least half of them need some type of medication for seizures, depression or anger management. via Joplin Globe

“We're just trying to continue to raise awareness, because we want them all accounted for - and we want to make sure our veterans are well cared for when they get back”

CARTHAGE, Mo. - The family of a Monett man who was lost in Laos during the Vietnam War will be honored Saturday during an event designed for remembering prisoners of war and those missing in action. via Joplin Globe

Murray Bishoff Managing Editor Published April 16, 2008 4:00 PM CDT Rolling Thunder offers salute to MIA/POWs A special program recognizing veterans, emphasizing the contributions made by Missouri's prisoners ... via Monett Times

The Murray family would like to thank you for the support and prayers offered up by many during this difficult time. via Springfield News Leader

A credit card belonging to Michael H. Kordis was used at two convenience stores in Joplin the night before his partially burned body was discovered in a pickup truck at Grand Falls, according to a Joplin Police ... via Joplin Globe

Voters were generally favorable to money issues placed before them yesterday. There was no doubt in how Lawrence County voters felt yesterday about a unique sales tax proposal calling for a 10 percent sales tax ... via Monett Times

Murray Bishoff Managing Editor Published April 08, 2008 4:00 PM CDT Record volume of calls supports raises, but keeps overtime high Members of the Barry-Lawrence Ambulance District board, after setting ... via Monett Times

Special to The Monett Times Published April 01, 2008 4:00 PM CDT Long-closed mines in Aurora to be sealed JEFFERSON CITYThe Missouri Department of Natural Resources is overseeing the closing of five dangerous ... via Monett Times

Charles Brady Community Editor Published March 28, 2008 4:00 PM CDT Fiscal budget for the 2008-09 year was approved, once again showing a surplus, at the March monthly meeting of the Verona City Council. via Monett Times

MONETT, Mo. - A man who is jailed in Texas has been charged with stealing a pickup truck in Monett last month and using it to rob a convenience store in Aurora. via Joplin Globe