Mohamed Bade Ali, a 19-year-old green card holder from Sudan, has been charged with kidnapping and two counts of sodomy for incidents that took place in a Bolivar residential facility. more

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It was brought to the BH-FP’s attention that last week’s Pleasant Hope election was not covered in the election results segment. We apologize for the oversight - here are the results from the Pleasant Hope elections of April 8, 2025. more

Trader in child porn was a registered sex offender when crime occurred more

The first of the 2025 elections is over, and the results are in. New mayors were chosen, aldermen elected, and school boards established in this round. more

He states it will secure Missouri’s energy future and economic growth more

City says students are safe more

On March 27, Curtis Benenhaley was sentenced to 24 years in prison for his October conviction of sex charges. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital is hosting a Topping Out Ceremony at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at the hospital construction entrance on North Butterfield Road, Bolivar. 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

Three Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation long-term care administrators have been named to prominent leadership roles in state and national healthcare organizations. more

Estella Grace Carlin, the daughter of David and Bethany Carlin of Osceola, was the first baby born at CMH in 2025. Sarah Kallberg, D.O., with CMH OB/GYN Clinic delivered Estella at 11:12 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. more