This week in Dallas County history, as recorded in the Buffalo Reflex. more

I recently watched highlights of the original Wizard of Oz. Let’s review the characters. Dorothy meets three eccentric characters. First, the Scarecrow wants a brain because he demonstrates a dim-witted persona. The Tin Woodman wants a heart to be able to love and to feel emotions like love, joy, and compassion. The Lion wants a dose of courage because he is a coward, like many of us, and grapples with fear. more

Amber Abercrombie more

Before I get started with my column, let me tell you about the 49th Annual Ice Cream Social, to be held July 19th, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Fair Grove Historical and Preservation Society will have assorted desserts and ice cream along with lemonade, tea, and water. Two food trucks, Whiskey Bent BBQ with brisket, chicken & pulled pork and Brock Rito with tacos, burritos, & taco dogs will be on hand for your evening meal. Music will be provided by Conservatory of the Ozarks and that will be an assortment of musicians and singers. Fireworks at the Fair Grove City Park beginning at 9 p.m. The firework sponsors are: D&D Welding, O'Bannon Bank, Fair Grove Chamber of Commerce, A.R. Wilson Realty, Central Bank, Fair Grove Lion's Club and Palisades Stone. Also there will be a car show in the pavilion lot. It is at the same time of 5:30 to 8:30, and the entry fee for each car is $10, spectators are free. more

This week in Dallas County history, as recorded in the Buffalo Reflex. more

Bill E. Sharp more

According to the Internet, "Firefalll was a community celebration in Springfield that took place every Fourth of July from 1982 to 2008. The event included games, crafts, bands, and fireworks. The City of Springfield stopped the celebration due to a lack of funds during the economic recession. more

Rex Maddux Harmon more

It is amazing what I run across on Springfield, Missouri History, Landmarks and Vintage Photography's Facebook site. What I'm sharing today is about the smokestack I believe Grandpa worked on. Rex Trantham, my aunt Mildred's oldest son, said Dad Owen (John S. Owen - Mom's dad), and the boys (Doc and John) worked on WPA projects. One was the smokestack that sat in the Frisco yards located near the Frisco depot, on Main, close to Water Street. It was about two or three city blocks west, and was laid in big, red baked brick—not regular house brick. Those were about 8 inches high and 10 to 12 inches long. more

William "Bill" Chapman more

Stanley I. Miller more

This week in Dallas County history, as recorded in the Buffalo Reflex. more

MODOT held its first public information meeting in the Buffalo High School cafeteria Tuesday night, June 17, 2025, concerning their plans to work on Highway 65. The come-and-go style meeting featured several displays showing where roundabouts and alternate passing lanes are planned. Several MODOT and Olsson Engineering staff were on hand to explain the details in the displays, listen to the public’s concerns and answer questions about the different parts of the projects. more

William "Bill" Chapman more

Q: What do you get when you combine wrestling, jiu-jitsu and kickboxing, along with other martial arts? A: Mixed Martial Arts, a.k.a. MMA. more

Thanks to my Grandma Belva Thomas, my dad's mother, and my mother Irene, and Aunt Dazel, the Thomas family had big gatherings. Thanksgiving and Easter were celebrated most often with big meals. more

Terry Lee Sheppard  more

Terry Lee Sheppard more

Angela LaNette Glor more

Robert Johnson Griffith more

Kenneth Paul Owens more

Ray Triplett more

Robert J. Griffith more

Bennett Spring State Park stands out as a premier outdoor recreation area in the region, offering a unique blend of activities and lodging for all nature lovers, from young families to retirees. more

Last week, the Buffalo Post Office reported that their 2025 Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, held May 5 through May 10, was a huge success. Mail carriers collected donations from area customers, and some patrons brought their donations to the post office. Three full-sized truckloads, totalling 3,385 pounds of non-perishable food items like beans, rice, pasta and canned goods were collected, more than doubling last year’s donations, which weighed out at 1,512 pounds. The food collected in Buffalo was delivered to—and will be distributed by—OACAC. more