Wayne Anthony Sperko Sr. more

Brooksie Jane Johnson more

Alma F. Harper more

I've been asked more than once how I come up with my stories. This one is the result of a Facebook post about the amount of money you would have if you put a penny a day into a big glass bottle: $36,500 or some such huge amount. Really. I believe someone had their math a bit off, don't you think? Anyway, the bottle looked very similar to the ones Terry got when he worked at Litton. more

Betty “Joan” Murrell more

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

Don Ray Willis more

Marriages more

Dwayne and Marsha Rose will celebrate their 50th wedding Anniversary on March 21, 2025. They were married at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church in Fair Grove where they lived before moving to Dallas County 8 years ago. more

Did you know slavery is still a thing? Did you know slavery is still a thing in the US? It is. The slave trade, often called “human trafficking,” is defined on Wikipedia as “the act of recruiting, transporting, transferring, harboring, or receiving individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of exploitation. This exploitation may include forced labor, sexual slavery, or other forms of commercial sexual exploitation.” more

Dwayne Rose more

The Urbana Board of Aldermen met in closed session at Urbana City Hall, March 12, 2025, as they discussed personnel evaluations. Afterwards, they went into their regularly scheduled open session. Aldermen Jhayne Waters, Kevin Simmons, Ursula Rhodes and Jason Crawford were present, as were Mayor Sandra Simmons, City Clerk Dee Lynch and Assistant City Clerk Brittany Crawford. Dave Zouck, maintenance supervisor, and Krystal Jenkins, event coordinator, were also present. more

The Fair Grove Sunshine Club met on March 12th at Da Vinci's Restaurant in Lebanon. more

Albert W. Brock more

Peggy Jo (Dampier) Stark more

On the 18th of March, the Fair Grove Senior Center will hold a big birthday party celebrating the Center's 6th year being open. What a fantastic milestone—six years. They are serving meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, rolls, and birthday cake. Lunch is served from 11:30 to 12:30. So come, take a seat, and enjoy the day with us. more

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

Addyson Noblitt, a freshman at Buffalo High School, was recently diagnosed with High-Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Noblitt is involved in cheerleading, FBLA, FFA, Student Council, and Interact. In efforts to assist Noblitt and her family with expenses, BHS will be hosting a benefit on March 30th. more

MU Extension Dallas County recently held their Annual Dinner and Meeting. Approximately 30 attendees enjoyed a meal catered by the Halfway FFA. Following the meal, Lisa Washburn, Associate Vice Chancellor of Extension and Engagement, gave a short presentation on the history of Extension and the importance of advocacy for Extension in our local community. more

Albert W. Brock more

Donald Joe Hall more

Daisy Marie Kelly more

The city of Buffalo recently hosted Robert Graham, a renowned Cyber Security Advisor and Missouri State Coordinator for Homeland Security. Graham presented a wealth of information on resources available to local governments for bolstering cybersecurity and securing grants to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats. more

Buffalo and Dallas County leadership stood alongside the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Missouri Department of Conservation dignitaries for opening day ceremonies at Bennett Spring State Park on March 1, 2025. more