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Christian County

Christian County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Christian County, MO.

Results 1 - 20 of 532 in Christian County, MO

  1. Entire trial provides all the facts for case

    Saturday Dec 26 | Springfield News Leader

    I was a juror on the Gerald Bluford trial that took place recently in Christian County After the trial I read two different articles in the newspaper that referred to the 23rd wound as being post mortem.

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    Related Topix: Ozark, MO

  2. Group raises foster care awarenessRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 26 | Springfield News Leader

    Nixa -- In the past year, a local organization in Christian County has formed to offer resources and support for families investigating foster care and adoption.

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    Related Topix: Nixa, MO, Family, Kids, Missouri, Alternative, Parenting

  3. Police arrest suspect in vehicle shootingRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 24 | Springfield News Leader

    ... roughly 20-minute incident. Police confirmed later that the ditched vehicle was reported stolen out of Christian County. No other description of the vehicle was given. Although firearms were recovered from the vehicle, police believe the man ...

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    Related Topix: Springfield, MO

  4. Man pleads not guilty to dog abuse

    Thursday Dec 24 | Springfield News Leader

    ... to care of 13 dogs -- leading to their death. William B. Padgett, 56, was arrested Dec. 18, after the Christian County Sheriff's Department discovered dogs living in a vehicle at Missouri 125 and Smyrna Road in Rogersville. According to a probable ...

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    Related Topix: Rogersville, MO

  5. Library board votes for April tax measureRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 22 | Springfield News Leader

    Ozark -- The Christian County Library board voted Dec. 18 to send a proposed property tax increase back to voters in April.

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    Related Topix: Libraries, Ozark, MO, Fremont Hills, MO, Sparta, MO

  6. Library to accept charity for finesRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 22 | Springfield News Leader

    As part of the Christian County Library's holiday celebration, past-due library materials can be returned -- penalty-free -- to help area residents.

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    Related Topix: Libraries

  7. Ozark allows lawyer to carry weaponRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 22 | Springfield News Leader

    ... carry a weapon provided he or she obtains a properly issued Missouri Carry and Conceal Permit issued by the Christian County sheriff. The attorney must also qualify in proficiency with his assigned weapon at least twice a year. Collignon, a ...

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    Related Topix: Ozark, MO

  8. Woman sentenced to 17 years for child pornography chargesRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 22 | Springfield News Leader

    ... office in Kansas City. According to court documents in the federal case and a related prosecution in Christian County, agents with the FBI contacted Vogt in February after an investigation indicated she e-mailed 15 images of child pornography to a ...

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    Related Topix: Nixa, MO, Federal Prisons, Prison, US News, US Federal Bureau of Investigation

  9. Bluford convicted of manslaughter in stabbing deathRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 22 | Springfield News Leader

    ... his roommate 78 times was found guilty Dec. 17 of voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action. A Christian County jury took five hours to return the verdict. Gerald Bluford, 49, was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action ...

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    Related Topix: Ozark, MO, Nixa, MO, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Life, Self Defense

  10. Local area briefs for Christian County areasRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 22 | Springfield News Leader

    A Billings man thrown from his pickup truck Dec. 14 died at the scene of the Christian County accident, the Missouri Highway Patrol reported.

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    Related Topix: Billings, MO

  11. Temporary health clinic opens for H1N1 vaccinesRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 22 | Springfield News Leader

    OZARK -- A temporary health clinic opened Dec. 11 in Christian County to better meet the demand of residents who want the H1N1 vaccine.

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    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Ozark, MO

  12. Q&A Adams Animal Inn

    Tuesday Dec 22 | Springfield News Leader

    Address: 814 Christian County W, Ozark Phone: 581-6946 Owners: Andra and Jeff Adams Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; office closed Sunday Nature of the business: Adams Animal Inn offers boarding and grooming services for cats and dogs.

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    Related Topix: Ozark, MO

  13. Oklahoma woman dies in 2-car crashRead the original story

    Monday Dec 21 | Springfield News Leader

    An Oklahoma woman was killed Saturday evening in a Christian County crash near Marionville.

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    Related Topix: Marionville, MO, Crane, MO

  14. Total liquidation auction at Riverside Inn in Ozark, MORead the original story

    Sunday Dec 20 | KYTV Springfield

    ... crowd. "(It's a) chance to buy memories to take home." Earlier this year, the Riverside Inn's owners asked Christian County's Commmission to apply for a FEMA grant to close the often-flooded restaurant. More Good Stuff

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    Related Topix: Riverside Inn, MO, Ozark, MO, Garrison, MO, Springfield, MO

  15. Poinsettias like lots of light, hate draftsRead the original story

    Sunday Dec 20 | Springfield News Leader

    ... sense of color is too limited. Q: I've read a lot recently about the Master Gardeners in both Greene and Christian County. How can I become a Master Gardener? R.S. in Springfield A: The Master Gardener program is designed for gardeners who are ...

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    Related Topix: Ozark, MO, Springfield, MO

  16. Crash near Marionville kills Oklahoma woman, injures two from Crane

    Sunday Dec 20 | Springfield News Leader

    An Oklahoma woman was killed Saturday evening in a Christian County crash near Marionville.

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    Related Topix: Marionville, MO, Crane, MO

  17. Riverside Inn serves up ghost stories as well as fried chicken

    Saturday Dec 19 | KYTV Springfield

    ... if its former owner still lives in the restaurant. Riverside Inn likely will close in the next few months. Christian County obtained a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant to buy and raze the building, which the Finley River has flooded several ...

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    Related Topix: Riverside Inn, MO, Supernatural, Garrison, MO

  18. Customers, staff say good-bye to Riverside InnRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 19 | KYTV Springfield

    ... been an institution for 86 years had its last night of business on Saturday. Because of frequent flooding, Christian County is using a FEMA grant to purchase and tear down Riverside Inn at the owners' request. It was an emotional night for the ...

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    Related Topix: Riverside Inn, MO, Garrison, MO

  19. Christian County Library Considering Going Back to Voters for TaxRead the original story

    Friday Dec 18 | KSPR

    Losing by just about 300 votes in November, the Christian County Library Board is considering putting the property tax increase for three new libraries back on the ballot in April.

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    Related Topix: Libraries

  20. Library board votes for April tax measureRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 19 | Springfield News Leader

    Ozark -- The Christian County Library board voted Friday to send a proposed property tax increase back to voters in April.

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    Related Topix: Libraries, Ozark, MO, Fremont Hills, MO, Sparta, MO