News

The mission of Hospice of the Ozarks is “To improve the quality of life for individuals and their families in the last phases of an incurable illness and in times of grief.” There are many facets of fulfilling this mission and one of those took place last Thursday, September 28, when the organization hosted its annual Celebration of Life Luncheon and Butterfly Release with a record attendance of approximately 250 people there to remember and celebrate the lives of their loved ones.

The Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953, located on Hwy 5 South, will hold its 14th annual GermanFest on Saturday, October 21. Social Hour will begin at 4:30 p.m., with food service beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The Pine Mountain Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Members Meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Pine Mountain VFD Training and Events Center, 10 MC 8004, Yellville.

by Cindy Young The Bull Shoals City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 28. All Council Members were present, as well as Mayor Michael Savu and Recorder Tina Bailey.

by Carla Purdome The Marion County Collector’s office would like to remind Marion County residents, taxes are due by October 15, 2023 (the 15th is on Sunday). Please check to make sure your Homestead Credit and current DAV letter is in place.

Continuing this week with memories of school days...When I started First Grade at Flippin Public School, it was a family affair for me. My father, Lyle Wood, was on the School Board.

Congratulations to the 2023 Y-S Panther Football Homecoming Court! We celebrated our royalty with festivities beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 29 at Panther Stadium.