Group hears about Carver's school
Approximately 40 people gathered Saturday night at Logan's Roadhouse in Joplin to commemorate George Washington Carver's death and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Carver Birthplace Association.
View ArticleCasino pumps $1 billion into economy
With the completion of their new Kappa Tower, Neé Spa and indoor pool recently, Downstream Casino Resort was the backdrop for two events on Friday.
View Article5 finish program; foster parents honored
The Division 1 courtroom of the Newton County Courthouse was filled with supporters Friday afternoon, as five Neosho students graduated from the Newton County Juvenile Drug Court program.
View ArticleFur buyer in town
Much of the western United States was explored by fur trappers who waded the streams and rivers in search of fur bearing animals. Although this country has changed, fur trappers and buyers are still a...
View ArticleCharity kicks off campaign
The Neosho Area Community Foundation hosted a breakfast for civic, community leaders and individuals on Friday at the Civic.
View ArticleRelay to hold kickoff event Monday
Newton County Relay For Life organizers are gearing up for the Relay season with a kickoff event planned for 6 p.m. Monday, at the Lampo Building.The public is invited to attend the free event. No...
View ArticleGroup tables subdivision letter
Neosho City Council members on Tuesday opted to table signing off on a letter that gives the city’s assurance that a planned subdivision south of town would have access to water, sewer, storm water...
View ArticleChamber expands city-wide garage sale
The Neosho city-wide garage sale will celebrate its 25th year with an extra day of bargain hunting.This year, the traditionally one day event, has been extended to a two-day affair, beginning Friday,...
View ArticleR-1 places bond issue on ballot
The McDonald County R-1 School District is asking voters to approve a $5.5 million bond issue this April, to assist in funding the construction of FEMA shelters at at least two district campuses.Dr....
View Article90 years, and still growing
When the Seneca Area Chamber of Commerce gathers for its annual Chamber banquet on Saturday, the group will have plenty of success to celebrate: 90 years worth, in fact.This year’s banquet, with the...
View ArticleEvent raises $13K for kids with cancer
Organizers of the 12th annual Christopher Foundation Gospel Celebration – held Saturday at Neosho’s First Baptist Church – were very pleased with the turnout."We had a great crowd," said Cathy Cooley,...
View ArticleAttorney: area vet withdraws guilty plea
A Seneca veterinarian has withdrawn his guilty plea to an assault charge, the Daily News has learned.Darrel Ray Clark, 49, was charged with two misdemeanor counts of sexual misconduct in November 2011...
View ArticleFarm Toy Show slated for Sunday
Organizers are gearing up for the 22nd annual Four State Farm Toy Show to be held on Sunday, at Carthage Memorial Hall, 407 S. Garrison.
View ArticleMayor: City has not filed appeal
While there is speculation that the City of Neosho has filed to appeal the November court decision from their challenge of the Transportation Development District, Mayor Richard Davidson said that is...
View ArticleIllness halts church's Mardi Gras fundraiser
For the past 23 years, a local church has held a Mardi Gras fundraiser. This year, it has been canceled due to illness."Everybody at the church has been having the flu and everything, we just decided...
View ArticleGroup OKs coffee shop's request
The Neosho City Council voted Friday to give business owners Terry and Kathy Tessmer the green light on a proposed one-way alley designation and sidewalk extension near their building at 114 N. Wood...
View ArticleState honors Benton School
Benton Elementary was recently recognized with a Missouri Professional Learning Communities Exemplary School Award and is one of only 11 schools throughout the state to have received that distinction....
View ArticleYuk! Storm brings thunder, wintry mix to area
Southwestern Missourians braved a wintry mix of sleet, rain and ice on their way to work Thursday morning."Neosho Public Works crews were salting and plowing the emergency routes as of the early...
View ArticlePet clinic set for March 2
The City of Neosho is set to hold their second annual Neosho Pet Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Lampo Center, 500 E. Spring St.While the event will offer a convenient way for Neosho’s...
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