At 12:49 p.m. on November 18, 2023, Tyler P. Parnosky, 20, Buffalo, was headed north on U.S. Hwy. 65 in Greene County, 1 mile south of Fair Grove, in a 2018 Chevrolet Impala when he struck the rear of a 2023 Toyota RAV4 driven by Thomas R. Shewmaker, 70, Buffalo. Parnosky went off the right side of the road and struck several trees. The Chevrolet Impala was totaled and the Toyota RAV4 faced moderate damage. Parnosky suffered from minor injuries and was taken to Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar. It is unknown if Parnosky was wearing a safety device, however, Shewmaker was wearing a safety device.
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11/22/23
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At 11:39 a.m. on November 19, 2023, on U.S. Hwy. 65, five miles south of Buffalo, Melody K. Thomas, 52, Long Lane, was driving a 1989 Ford Ranger northbound when her vehicle traveled onto the right shoulder and overcorrected. The vehicle skidded into the median and overturned, ejecting all occupants inside. The Ford Ranger came to rest on its top, west of southbound on U.S. 65. Thomas had 3 passengers in the vehicle: David C. Van Nostrand, 28; Ken D. Van Nostrand, 48; and Kevin L. Van Nostrand, 48. All occupants were from Long Lane. Kevin and Melody faced fatal injuries and were pronounced dead. Ken and David suffered severe injuries and were taken to Mercy Hospital, Springfield. It is unknown if the driver or occupants were wearing a safety device.
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11/22/23
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Christopher Ambrose
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11/22/23
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Those students who wear the famous blue corduroy jackets are going out into the world and conquering the agricultural industry and beyond.
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By Joy Beamer
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11/22/23
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This week in Dallas County history, as recorded in the Buffalo Reflex.
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11/22/23
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The Dallas County Historical Society is proud of their new and latest addition to their collection of historic relics that tell the story of the county’s history and settlers. The Windyville School bell rings loudly from its new belfry home on the Society’s park grounds. In the past, it rang for many a teacher and their pupils throughout the years. Years of history with every child and teacher that remembers their school days.
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11/22/23
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When the late Doyle Nimmo made a visit to Glen and Jewell Craig’s home in Dallas County to write up their insurance policy in 1978, he probably didn’t realize that trip would get him a long term agent/office manager out of the deal.
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11/22/23
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The Secret by Lee Child and Andrew Child
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11/22/23
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Christopher Ambrose
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11/15/23
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Obsession by Stuart Woods and Brett Battles
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11/15/23
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The Fair Grove Senior Center will be holding Cinnamon Roll Days November 17 and 18. The rolls may be picked up at the Senior Center, 122 South Orchard Boulevard, Fair Grove. These rolls are made by former Fair Grove School cooks using their recipe and methods and are perfect for your Thanksgiving gatherings.
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11/15/23
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The 24th annual Dallas County Toys for Tots Motorcycle Toy Run will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19. Riders will gather at the Woods parking lot in Buffalo about noon. From there, they will travel to the DAV building on North Maple St. to deliver their toys and enjoy chili, soup, and an auction.
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11/15/23
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This week is the National Collection Week for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child. Legacy Baptist Church has been collecting boxes for Dallas County all week.
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11/15/23
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Dallas County Community Foundation will join in a nationwide celebration for the week of Nov. 12, 2023, to recognize the increasingly important role that community foundations play in strengthening their regions by addressing high-priority challenges and betterment projects for local residents.
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11/15/23
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Jim Searcy
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11/15/23
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Students at Buffalo Prarie Middle School decorated their Bison Time teachers doors in Fall and Halloweeen themes. A few members of the community were able to come to the school and be the judges of the best door decor. Winners were the Bison Time classes of Mrs. Shuler and Mr. Walls. The winning students were rewarded with ice cream cakes donated by Buffalo Dairy Queen.
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11/15/23
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This week in Dallas County history, as recorded in the Buffalo Reflex.
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11/15/23
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Once upon a time . . .
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BY STEVE JOHNSON
stevej@buffaloreflex.com
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11/15/23
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John Wesley Blecher
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11/15/23
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James Bruce Duff
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11/15/23
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The Dallas County Sheriff's Posse and the DAV would like to thank everyone that entered our Veterans parade or came to watch it.
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11/15/23
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Having opportunities to work, earn and live comfortably in a community you love – it’s a slice of the American dream. Dallas County Economic Development Group recently signed a partnership agreement with the Southern Missouri Innovation Network (Innovate SOMO) which will open up major educational and job opportunities to the Dallas County/Buffalo region.
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11/15/23
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At 1:14 a.m. on November 12, 2023, Christopher J. Ambrose, 37, Buffalo, was headed northbound on Rt. H, four miles east of Buffalo in a 2003 Lexus RX300 when his vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned. The vehicle hit a ditch and Ambrose was ejected from the car. The Lexus came to rest in a ditch. The vehicle was totaled and Ambrose faced fatal injuries. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver was not wearing a safety device.
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11/15/23
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Registration for 2023 Dallas County Toys for Tots is still going on at the Dallas County Neighborhood Center until November 30, 2023. Those needing help to provide Christmas gifts for their children are urged to call the center at 417-345-7964 or email Kathy Banks at kbanks@oac.ac.
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11/15/23
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The Buffalo Reflex office will be closed for Thanksgiving on Nov. 23 and Nov. 24. Staff will be spending the days with their families and eating lots of food. We urge you to do the same. We will return to the office on Monday, Nov. 27.
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11/15/23
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