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New community choir seeks members
With the title name “New-Mac Choir,” people who love to sing and who live in Newton or McDonald counties are invited to join this new organization. The plan is to meet for the first time Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. The first and continuing meetings will be at the Neosho United Methodist Church at the corner of Wood and Hickory streets in Neosho.
McDonald County Republican Club’s Annual Scholarship Dinner Held
McDonald County Republican Club’s Annual Scholarship Dinner Held. Good. McDonald County had a great start to the summer with the Republican Club hosting its annual scholarship dinner at the Pineville Community Center on June 27. The event was a fantastic way to raise funds for local students, and everyone who attended had a fantastic time.
Samuel Murphy Earns Boys Wrestling- Upper Weights Player of the Year Honors
SPRINGFIELD, MO — McDonald County’s Samuel Murphy was named the Boys Wrestling – Upper Weights Player of the Year by the Springfield Sports Commission. Murphy finished as the 2024 State Runner-Up in the Class 3 215lb State Championship match. He had a 47-4 record on the year. Murphy was the 2023 state champion in this […]
Deputy injured while speaking to barricaded man as large explosion occurred
McDONALD COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — About 10:30 a.m. Sheriff’s Deputies were alerted to a male individual threatening self-harm at a residence near Anderson, Mo. in the 4500 block of E. Hwy 76.
Second search of Craig County quarry pits shows the need for a sonar search
CRAIG COUNTY, Okla. — Several promising leads developed during a perimeter search around two rural Craig County quarry strip pits, about seven miles south of Vinita. McDonald County Cold Case Detective Lori Howard said four cadaver teams, comprised of five dogs, alerted on multiple spots indicating further investigation is needed in the area. The quarry […]
A McDonald County man is taken to the hospital following a large explosion
McDonald County, MO – McDonald County First Responders rush a person to the hospital after an explosion Saturday morning. County deputies were in talks with a possible suicide subject when the explosion happened. First responders could gain access and remove the victim from the building. The victim was transported via helicopter to a hospital and the McDonald County deputy was also treated at the hospital he has since been discharged.
Bartlesville Man Identified as Victim in Missouri Stabbing
Authorities in McDonald County Missouri identify the victim in a stabbing that occurred there last weekend. The McDonald County Coroner’s Office say 30-year-old Christian Cummings, of Bartlesville, was stabbed six times with fatal wounds to the chest. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 22 at a vacation property near Noel, Missouri where a group of friends were staying. 32-year-old Garrett Sumter, also of Bartlesville, is accused of stabbing Cummings. Sumter is facing charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action. His first court date was Monday. He remains in the McDonald County jail without bond.
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