Howell County News

Vaccination Clinics to continue at Ozarks Healthcare April 13-14 https://www.howellcountynews.com//vaccination-clinics-cont

Do you know where to vote tomorrow? The polls are open from 6am to 7pm. Howell County Polling Locations Precinct Polling Location ... Howell 1 **West Plains City Hall Temporary Polling Location Change Howell 2 National Guard Armory Howell 3 West Plains Public Library Howell 4 West Plains Civic Center Howell Valley R-1 Howell Valley School Mtn. View-BT HR-3 Mtn. View Community Center Willow Springs R-4 Ozark Family YMCA Richard R-5 Richards School Building WP/South Fork R-7 South Fork School Building Glenwood R-8 Glenwood School Building Fairview R-11 Fairview School Building Junction Hill C-12 Junction Hill School Building OR-Howell OR-3 Brandsville City Hall Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Absentee ballots may be voted in person at the Howell County Clerk’s Office until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 5th. The County Clerk’s Office will be open Saturday, April 3rd from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon for absentee voting. The County Clerk’s Office is located in the Howell County Office Building. Call the Howell County Clerk at 417-256-2591 for any questions

Check out this letter to the editor about the upcoming 1/2 cent sales tax vote in Mountain View http://howellcountynews.com/opinions/letter-editor-35

TOMORROW: West Plains Face Covering Mandate Expires

TONIGHT: The Mountain View Chamber of Commerce will host a town hall meeting about the proposed sales tax on the April 6 ballot. http://howellcountynews.com//sales-tax-town-hall-meeting-t

BOIL ORDER IN WEST PLAINS The City of West Plains is under a city-wide BOIL WATER ORDER due to a loss of disinfection for more than four hours. There must be two consecutive days of safe water samples before the order will be lifted. Citizens will be notified on the City of West Plains Facebook page and local media sources once the order is lifted.

Services for Barbara Barnard are on Monday. http://howellcountynews.com/obituaries/barbara-jo-barnard

MODOT Alert: Route E in Douglas County Reduced for Culvert Replacement Route E in Douglas County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace the culvert under the roadway. The section of roadway is located from Route 76 to the end of state maintenance. Weather permitting, work will be performed on Tuesday, Jan. 19 through Friday, Jan. 22 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.daily.... The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling in the area. For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast See more

Route AD in Texas County to CLOSE for Pipe Replacement Route AD in Texas County will be CLOSED as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace the culvert pipe under the roadway. The road will be CLOSED between Raven Drive and Panther Road. Weather permitting, the road will CLOSE on Wednesday, Jan. 13 through Friday, Jan. 15 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.... Motorists are urged to seek and alternate route. For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast. See more

Update at 2:30 p.m. : Mr. Loge has returned home and is safe. Endangered Silver Advisory Alert The Ava Police Department has issued an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing adult incident that occurred at 1807 Rodeo Lane at 9:00 AM on 01/11/2020.... The endangered SILVER advisory missing adult is: Orvil Loge, a white, male, age 77, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 160 lbs, gray hair, blue eyes, last seen wearing a navy blue sweatshirt, blue jeans and tennis shoes. Loge’s wife left their residence and when she returned, he was not at home. Loge has becomes more confused recently and may be en route to Camdenton, MO. Unique characteristics: may not have his dentures in. Diagnosed Medical Condition(s): Early onset dementia, Cancer Vehicle Information: White 2004 Chevrolet Silverado bearing Missouri, 7FCE04 last seen unknown direction of travel but possibly en route to Camdenton, MO Anyone seeing the missing person, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Ava Police Department at 417-683-2900.

Ozarks Healthcare Accepting Sign-Ups for COVID-19 Vaccine Ozarks Healthcare is now accepting sign-ups for those who would like to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available for them. Based on availability and guidance from the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services (MO DHSS) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, Ozarks Healthcare will be providing the COVID-19 vaccine based on a predetermined tier system. Individuals will be identified t...o receive the vaccine based on risk status and occupation. Individuals who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccine may now register online at: https://www.ozarkshealthcare.com//covid-19-vaccination-si/. Once the vaccination is made available for an individual’s tier, Ozarks Healthcare will use the provided information from the sign-up form to contact him or her with further instructions on how to schedule an appointment to receive his or her vaccination. For additional COVID-19 updates and vaccine information, please visit https://www.ozarkshealthcare.com/ See more

West Plains Electric Department Encourages Families: Find the Hidden Lights! The annual find the hidden light game is back! The Electric Department developed a game for parents and children to participate in together as they view the Christmas lights throughout the shopping districts in town a few years ago. We are happy this tradition is back. The game is simple: Starting Monday, December 7, parents are encouraged to pick up candy canes at City Hall for each of their chi...ldren and a master key map, which reveals the locations of hidden red, blue or green bulbs in the Christmas decorations hung by the Electric Department. As parents drive around the city doing their Holiday shopping, children can watch for the hidden bulbs. Once children find the lights, parents can reward the child with a candy cane, courtesy of the Electric Department. Hopefully, this brings some excitement to the Christmas lights throughout the town that both young and even the older kids can enjoy! said Public Works Director Jeff Hanshaw. For more information contact: Mallory Snodgras, PR Director/City Clerk 417-256-7176

Graveside services for Ricky Bales, 60, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Bakersfield Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Road Closure in Willow Springs

Job Opportunity in Willow Springs https://www.howellcountynews.com/two-openings-hr-block

Route 181 in Douglas County to CLOSE for Culvert Replacement Route 181 in Douglas County will be CLOSED as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace the culvert pipe under the roadway. The road will be CLOSED between Route AA and Route AP. ... Weather permitting, the road will CLOSE on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists are urged to seek and alternate route. For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

From the West Plains Police Department: November 24, 2020 The holiday season is upon us as Thanksgiving quickly approaches. It’s also no secret the shopping deals have been going all month with Black Friday also being just three days away! With all of this in mind, the West Plains Police Department would like to share some tips to make sure your holiday spirit is not crushed by the acts of criminals. ... Make sure your vehicles are secured and all valuables are either taken out of your vehicle or hidden out of sight. If you are going to be away from your residence, make sure it is secure. Lock all doors, windows, and even the doggy door. For those traveling out of town, ask a neighbor or trusted friend to check on your residence while you’re away. The Police Department can also provide extra patrols for your neighborhood. Turn on exterior lights as a deterrent to would-be thieves. From all of us at the West Plains Police Department, we hope everyone has a safe and secure holiday season! As usual, our officers will be on patrol twenty-four hours a day, every day. We are always one phone call away to assist you when needed. If you would like extra patrol for your residence, you may contact the Police Department at 417-256-2244.