“I think the story is in the building,” Mark Stephens says, as he strides across the floor of his photography studio. Having recently announced his retirement, Stephens is looking to sell his long-time home and workplace where he has captured many special moments in the lives of people from far and wide.
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By Quincy Young
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5/3/23
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Students of local schools were recognized for their achievements in Future Farmers of America at the 95th Missouri FFA Convention in Columbia.
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5/3/23
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April is National Donate Life Month, a time devoted to educate Americans about organ donation and to promote and celebrate organ, eye, and tissue donations.
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By Quincy Young
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4/28/23
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Pleasant Hope Schools hosted the Southwest Conference (SWC) Field Day on Friday, April 21, to celebrate all students regardless of abilities.
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4/26/23
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Bolivar R-1 Schools employed a few new administrators for the 2023-2024 school year.
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By Quincy Young
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4/26/23
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A block party event called Caring for Caris will be held all day on Saturday, April 22 to raise funds for Caris Sheldon, a 10-and-a-half-year-old girl from Bolivar who was born with cerebral palsy.
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By Quincy Young
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4/21/23
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The Lady Liberator varsity soccer team competed in and won the Willard Tourney that took place on Friday through Saturday, April 14-15.
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By BH-FP news staff
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4/19/23
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Lt. Roger Barron recently graduated from the 2022-2023 Missouri Police Chiefs' Command College after completing the seven-month program. The ceremony was held in the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda in Jefferson City on Friday, April 7. Barron was one of 35 graduates from across the state.
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4/15/23
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Mrs. Joelle Smith’s first grade class at Bolivar Primary School had a mission to raise $4,000 in order to assemble and deliver Easter baskets to residents at Butterfield Residential Care Center. Not only did the students manage to reach their fundraising goal, they were also able to bring some springtime joy to local senior citizens.
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By Quincy Young
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4/14/23
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A man from Brighton died in a two-car crash on M96, seven miles east of Carthage, on Saturday, April 8.
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By BH-FP news staff
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4/12/23
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Gail Noggle, President/CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of Bolivar and Polk County, is announcing her retirement. She has more than 25 years of experience in community and economic development, as well as chamber of commerce and convention and visitor’s bureau leadership in Springfield. Noggle also owned a financial investment firm in the past.
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4/12/23
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Another fun and exciting evening was on tap at Bolivar High School, Saturday, April 8. The 7th Annual Dancing With The Stars provided a full evening of entertainment to a sold out crowd.
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By Linda Simmons
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4/11/23
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