On February 2, 2023, a Polk County jury found defendant Raymond L. Hilliard guilty of one count of driving while intoxicated (DWI). Evidence was accepted by the Court to prove that Mr. Hilliard was a persistent DWI offender due to having two prior DWI convictions, from years 2000 and 2018. Due to the persistent offender status, this charge is a class E felony, and carries a range of up to four years in prison. Sentencing is set for April 3, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
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2/8/23
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted a murder-suicide investigation at a Bolivar residence on Friday, Feb. 3.
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2/8/23
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Community Outreach Ministries recently made their 2022 Annual Report available to the public, highlighting some of their work and accomplishments from the past year.
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By Quincy Young
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2/4/23
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Three people from Bolivar were hurt in a single-car wreck at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31 near the town of Polk.
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2/3/23
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On Monday, Jan. 23, Governor Mike Parson announced the appointment of Tim Francka, of Bolivar, to the Missouri State University Board of Governors.
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By Quincy Young
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2/1/23
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Local elections in Polk County are set for Tuesday, April 4. Several boards and other races will be on the ballot.
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2/1/23
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The Bolivar Herald-Free Press is asking the public to nominate a Polk County pillar, an individual in the community who has contributed to the pride and progress of the county. These pillars will be featured in the BH-FP’s yearly Pride and Progress special section to be released in the Wednesday, Mar. 29 newspaper.
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2/1/23
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The 69 McDonald’s Restaurants in the Ozarks area kicked off the 30th annual Share a Heart Campaign on Tuesday, Jan. 24 by giving customers the opportunity to donate to Springfield’s two Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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1/28/23
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Citizens Memorial Hospital announces plans to expand mental health services in 2023 by making mental health appointments more readily available for patients in their service areas.
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1/25/23
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Several injuries resulted from a two-vehicle collision on Mo. 13 at Rt. KK on Saturday, Jan. 21.
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1/25/23
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The City of Bolivar is pleased to announce it was recently awarded funding for its proposed East Loop Road project.
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1/21/23
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A man from Fair Play was arrested on Monday, Jan. 9 after allegedly attacking someone with a knife.
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1/21/23
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