Apply at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey/turkey-spring-managed-hunts. more

Monday, Feb. 3 — Philly cheesesteak sandwich, WG Chips, broccoli salad, chocolate chip cookie. more

You probably do not realize this but someone is watching you. It may be your child or grandchild, other family members, friends, or neighbors. Maybe someone you don’t even know. more

Jack Lee Crozier will be 90-years young Feb. 8. Jack was born in Lebanon. He was brought up on a farm near Bennett Springs. His parents were Clarance E Crozier and Ethel May Crozier. Jack had four brothers and five sisters and he was next to the youngest. In 1957 he married Bluebell Singleton. They have three children Richard ( Fran) Crozier, Rhonda (Randy) Austin, Rory (Stella) Crozier, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Jack and Bluebell lived in Cheyenne, Wyoming and while Jack was in the military they lived in Alabama, Virginia and New York. After living in Arizona for 35-years, they retired in Aldrich in 2001. Jack enjoys his family, likes to hunt, fish, and play cards with friends. He is a charter member of the Bolivar Elks. Jack will be celebrating at home with family, but cards may be sent to Jack Crozier, 4837 S 11th Road, Aldrich, MO 65601. more

Hi, I'm Felina! I'm on the hunt for my own forever home where I can find a friend. I am an adorable girl just waiting for my forever home. Are you that special one? more

Feb. 2 is Hedgehog Day and Tater Tot Day more

“Adding value to your cattle helps make your cattle operation profitable,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Therefore, MU Extension is partnering with Missouri State University to provide the SW MO Beef Cattle Conference, which will educate cattle producers on strategies that will add value to their beef cattle operation. more

Mabel “Jean” Mayes more

Floyd “Bub” Carpenter more

Deaths more

Winnie the Pooh more

DEATHS more

Springfield, MO - The annual Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks Share a Heart Campaign kicks off for the 32nd year on Thursday, January 30th at 70 McDonald's Restaurants in the Ozarks. Customers are encouraged to support their local families by adopting paper hearts for $1, $5, or $20. Supporters may enter a social media contest by posting a selfie with their heart(s) on Facebook, @RMHC.Ozarks, for a chance to win one of four $250 Great Southern Bank MasterCard gift cards. For 30 days through February, 100% of Share a Heart proceeds will support families of seriously-ill and injured children supported by Ronald McDonald House. To recognize the impact of the Houses on their community members, over 40 mayors in the participating region are being asked to support the campaign by proclaiming February 10-16 "Ronald McDonald House Week" in their towns. McDonald's of Bolivar will proudly participate in the Share a Heart Campaign. more

The Bolivar Herald-Free Press invites residents to send their engagement, wedding, baby, and other milestone announcements. more

HeartSong from Evangel University will be at Bolivar First Assembly on Sunday, Feb. 23, for the  10:30 a.m. service. more

Deaths - see page 10A more

I remember Vicki and Penny from back in the 1950s. Friends of my parents brought them home one day. They were young kids when I first met them. I grew up with them in Nixa, not realizing until later that I had never seen them as babies. more

Friday, Jan. 24, the Monett Cubs (9-8) traveled to Bolivar to take on the Liberators (10-4). more

The 32nd Gary Keeling Memorial Tournament wrapped up Thursday, Jan. 23, at Bolivar High School, showcasing some of the best girls teams in the state. more

Boys more

CIVIL PETITIONS more

Citizens Memorial Hospital has upgraded its Patient Portal with a new design and improved features. The changes, launched Jan. 14, apply to both the website and mobile app. The URL, app and login information remain the same. more

Bolivar Middle School recently released its second-quarter honor roll. According to a school news release, the following students earned spots on the list: more

The Bolivar R-1 Board of Education is hosting a public forum as part of its February meeting focused on gathering feedback related to potential next steps for district safety and security measures. The public hearing is designed to solicit public opinion from district patrons regarding the creation of a school protection officer program as outlined in state statute. more

The Missouri Cattlemen’s Convention, held at Margaritaville in Osage Beach on Jan. 17 and 18, showcased some of the finest leaders and rising stars in Missouri’s cattle industry. The event, which attracts cattlemen and women from across the state, celebrated achievements in advocacy, education, and community involvement. more