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Growing up on the ranch

Growing up on the ranch

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Sitting in the library at Good Samaritan Boys Ranch — surrounded by books, board games and trophies — Casey Wray is, in a way, home. 

Woman charged for thefts

Woman charged for thefts

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A Polk County woman faces several felony charges after she allegedly stole money, credit cards and a shotgun in Polk County last week. 

3-day grind

3-day grind

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Down 3-4 to Lebanon’s Garrett Childers in the 285-pound class at the Bolivar Double Duals on Thursday, Dec. 5, Jack Roweton didn’t seem to let anyone know his plan.

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Bolivar PD catches suspected package thief

Bolivar PD catches suspected package thief

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The Bolivar Police Department is asking for residents to report any packages stolen from their front porches or homes after officers arrested a suspected package thief this week. 

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Man accused of assaulting deputy

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A Bolivar man faces felony charges for allegedly assaulting a Polk County deputy while trying to escape from the jail last week. 

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