For nearly two decades, Jennifer Macella was lost to her true self, surviving in a world mixed with drugs, alcohol and depression. Thankfully, she found her way out of that tumultuous life and started over with a fresh outlook and a heart full of love. For the past five years, she has shared her story to help others find a glorious hope through her testimony. more

The city of Buffalo Residential City Wide Fall Clean Up Week is from Nov. 6 to 10. more

Teens are invited to the Face to Face Youth Retreat from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for a day retreat on Nov. 4 at 24074 County Road 385, Urbana. more

Population, Census, April 1, 2020: 17,071 more

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

Vincent Cook more

Jerri Bon Gretta (Brown) Hill more

Betty Lynne McCarthy will be doing a book signing between 3 to 7 p.m. for Holiday Open House on Nov. 3 at Buffalo MFA for the release of “REAL A Rodear of Poetry.” more

Lakota Mist Hostetler more

Robert (Bob) L. Howerton more

Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek visited with local leaders Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Dallas County Courthouse in Buffalo. He discussed the local impact of the MOBUCK$ low-interest loan program, and shared his plan to work on legislation that would expand the successful program’s capacity. more

Semi causes two-vehicle crash after merging more

Whether you’re a native-born or naturalized Ozarker, Dr. Phil Howerton’s latest poetry collection, “Gods of Four Mile Creek,” is sure to touch your heart and sentiments. more

Terry Lane serves as the Dallas County Emergency Management director. According to fema.gov, a director is responsible for all of the emergency management programs and activities for the community. Lane manages resources before, during and after a significant emergency or disaster. more

Jerri Bon Gretta (Brown) Hill more

Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Flu is caused by influenza viruses only, whereas the common cold can be caused by a number of different viruses, including rhinoviruses, parainfluenza, and seasonal coronaviruses. Seasonal coronaviruses should not be confused with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Because flu and the common cold have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. In general, flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms are typically more intense and begin more abruptly. Colds are usually milder than flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose than people who have flu. Colds generally do not result in serious health problems, such as pneumonia, bacterial infections, or hospitalizations. Flu can have serious associated complications. more

John Luke can claim many things. He is a Pennsylvania native, but a Dallas County resident for the past 30 years. He is a son, husband, father and friend to many. He is a musician, carpenter, teacher and computer technician. And he is an overcomer of adversity. more

At 5:55 a.m. on October 30, 2023, Tyler A. Sufficool, 35, Laquey, was driving westbound on Hwy. 66, eight miles east of Lebanon, in a 2001 Subaru Outback when pedestrian, Christopher C. Yardley, 34, Buffalo, entered the roadway and was struck by the Subaru Outback. His injuries were fatal and he was was flown by Mercy Air to Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Yardley was pronounced deceased at Mercy Hospital on October 30, 2023. The vehicle was left with extensive damage and the driver was not wearing a safety device. more

Amber Miller from Main Street Realty asked the DIVAS at the October meeting to bring unused coats to the rack in front of their business. She said that 100s of coats have been given out to the community since the project started. She said coats, scarves and gloves are welcome. The real estate company takes donations seven days a week, 24 hours a day. more

According to the Google search site, on the Internet, “Kilroy was here,” accompanied by a cartoon drawing of a man looking over a wall, was a popular piece of graffiti drawn by American troops in the Atlantic Theater and then later in the Pacific Theater. It came to be a universal sign that American soldiers had come through an area and left their mark." more

LeRoy and Brenda Young have been a combined force of energy behind many community events and organizations in Dallas County over the years. The couple possesses big hearts that has made a big difference in our community. They have truly been an asset to Dallas County and Buffalo. more

Face to Face Youth Retreat will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 24074 County Road 385 in Urbana. There will be two guest speakers, free food and beverages, and lots of games and activities to enjoy. more

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

The Buffalo Garden Club held its September meeting on Thursday, Sept. 28. The roll call question was ' What is the most unusual bird you've seen in your yard this year? There were a real variety of birds identified; the King Fisher, Baltimore Oriole, a Warbler, a palliated Woodpecker were some of the birds. The members attending were Cecilia Dixon, Lenora Erb, Reita Hoogland, Shirley Hyatt, Thelma Tess Kurtz, Pam Meyer, Judy Sharp, Jeanie Smith, Hope Stubbs and Liz Van Dee. more

Elmer “Gene” Eugene Kite more