Chadwick News

In the midst of much controversy regarding the operations of the Christian County Commission, five Republican candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for the Aug.

Rising costs are also affecting the Mark Twain National Forest. And that has administrators considering the first fee increase in more than a decade.

The U.S. Forest Service is taking comments on a proposal to raise motorized trail fees at the Chadwick Motorcycle and ATV Use area in Christian County and at the Sutton Bluff Area in Reynolds County. via Springfield News Leader

Bluegrass Road closes for two weeks, beginning Monday on the west side of U.S. 65. via Springfield News Leader

“First thing is fundraising and we're looking for anyone who is interested in the history of the county or would like to participate in a large event.”

Nine months remain before the start of Christian County's 150th anniversary year, but sesquicentennial planners are already thinking ahead to the big celebration. via Springfield News Leader

Tonight's Class 1 sectional doubleheader at Republic High School has been postponed due to snowy conditions. via Springfield News Leader

The Christian County Farm Bureau will recognize Food Check-Out Week by donating $300 to the Least of These in Nixa and Christian County school districts of Ozark, Sparta, Nixa, Chadwick and ... via Springfield News Leader

“I probably would have been able to hit 911, but I used the monitor because I wasn't sure I could stand up long enough to call”

Ozark resident Sharon Humble said her life has already been spared twice by the monitor she wears around her neck. via Springfield News Leader

The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident this morning this morning in Christian County. via OzarksFIRST.com

An Ozarks school district is in mourning after two of its coaches were involved in a deadly accident this morning. via OzarksFIRST.com

“Hypothetically, there is a number of offenses it could be-misconduct of office; and, if someone is trying to cover up something it is concealment of a crime-that is hypothetical.”

The Highway Patrol investigation into wrongdoing by the Christian County Commissioners over depositing gravel paid for by the county onto Chadwick School District property is complete. via Cedar County Republican

Mark Twain National Forest is temporarily closing five trails at Chadwick Motorcycle and ATV Use Area, according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service. via Springfield News Leader

“Any Christian County resident 60 and over can eat free.”

Nixa -- All Christian County senior citizens are invited to the fifth annual Senior Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Nixa Junior High, 205 North St. via Springfield News Leader

“We also cook meals for Nixa and deliver to Sparta, Bruner, Chadwick and Oldfield”

Ozark -- A leaky rook has sparked the first Ozark Senior Fest to raise funds for the Ozark Senior Center. via Springfield News Leader

Lets see; Schools are generally under 'County Jurisdiction' except maybe in large City Districts; there are 'roads/parking lots' on the School Campus ; sounds like the use of county gravel/labor was warranted; ... via Springfield News Leader

“I was proud to help the school district”

Ozark -- A Christian County commissioner is under fire for sending a county crew to pave a Chadwick school parking lot. via Springfield News Leader

“If after the investigation, there are allegations, I'll ask for a special prosecutor”

The parking lot at a Christian County school is pitting Commissioners against the Prosecutor there. via OzarksFIRST.com