Kenneth Wayne Varner more

I rarely feature Springfield history, but the writing on the back of a photo I inherited from my brother Jerry prompted me to share my memories. The people and places in the majority of his photos were identified, for which I'm very pleased. On the back of the one I'm sharing today said, "This is Sharon and Jerry, with the background of Murl's house. We are going to a formal dance at the YMCA. Jerry 14." Murl is our mother's younger brother, and Sharon is his daughter. more

Archie A. Arnett more

Waneta K. Britton (Moore) more

On January 8th, a whole flock of Snowbirds, plus a female Cardinal, and three or four black birds arrived. They ate whatever it is they eat, and before long all of them flew away. It was strange, I thought. more

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

Archie A. Arnett more

Owen Wayne Davis more

Ralph C. Sweaney more

Dustin Wayne Cornelius more

William Sylvester (Bill) Ware more

Archie A. Arnett more

The Buffalo, Missouri, Board of Aldermen met at 7 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025, in the Municipal Building. Aldermen present included Eric Kirchberg, Bret Viets, and Terry Lane. Also present were Mandy Wecker, City Clerk, and Martha Swearingin, Administrative Assistant. Mayor Brandon Kenall brought the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. more

Brandon Lee Haney, born in 1997, was charged in Hickory County with the class A felony of child molestation in the first degree and an unclassified felony of enticement or attempted enticement of a child (actor 21 years of age or older and child less than 15 year s of age). more

An 81-year-old man is in jail after a police investigation that began in 2021 over an accusation of sexual abuse of a minor. more

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

YMCA Chili Cook-off Coordinator, Andrea Gann, says “Beans! 100 percent beans. Otherwise, it’s just meat soup.” In response to “meatless chili?” she says, “No! Then you’re just eating pork and beans!” What’s the strangest ingredient you’ve ever tasted in chili? Gann says, “Chocolate!” And yes, she thought it was really good. more

According to Scientific Research, studies show that elderly adults are at an increased risk of falling, leading to an increased risk of injuries or even death, so it seems appropriate to find ways to help elderly people prevent falling. Research also demonstrates that one way to help stabilize seniors is through core strength training. more

2 year old faces minor injuries in crash more

The Buffalo City Board of Aldermen met at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025, in the Buffalo Municipal Building. Present were: Mayor Brandon Kenall; Administrative Assistant, Martha Swearingin; aldermen that include Terry Lane, Eric Kirchberg, Bret Viets, Brandon Stewart, Lonnie Glor, and Ron Park. more

48 years ago when we first built this house, the road out front was gravel. Plus, we had deep snows during those years. The roads back then weren't plowed as quickly as they are now. Therefore, to receive mail it was a common practice for Terry and I to shovel away the snow that accumulated around the mailbox. more

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

Michael Anthony Schleper more

William Lindon Walker more

Mark Loren Heady more