Buffalo residents should keep their dogs or cats from roaming the neighborhoods or going outside without a leash. more

At 1:30 a.m. on Monday, August 21, Ricky D. Weatherd, 74, Buffalo, was driving a 2002 GMC Savana on Highway K, 5 miles north of Long Lane, when the vehicle drove off the left side of the roadway striking a tree. The impact caused fatal injuries to Weatherd and he was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Cantlon Otterness and Viets funeral home. David J Aaronson, 67, Carson City, NV was riding as a passenger and suffered serious injuries, he was tranported by EMS to Citizens Memorial Hospital. Aaronson was wearing a safety device, Weatherd was not wearing a safety device. more

Missouri Prime Beef Packers, the Pleasant Hope-based meat packing plant, recently filed an application for a permit to release 350,000 gallons a day of treated wastewater into the Pomme de Terre River. more

About 70% of the US population is served by sewage treatment plants. Most of the other 30% use onsite septic systems, which function as a miniature sewage treatment plant, including the use of bacteria to break down organic wastes. Like larger plants, septic systems produce sludge, which must be pumped out periodically, improperly constructed and poorly maintained septic systems contribute to pollution and may result in bacterial and viral contamination of the soil surface and surface waters or grounds waters, which may adversely impact drinking water supplies. more

The annual Buffalo High School Class of 1965 reunion will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 26th, at the Alumni Headquarters, located at 205 S Hickory St. in Buffalo. Sandwiches, potluck dishes, and refreshments will be provided for lunch. Visiting will continue throughout the afternoon. Classmates and spouses are encouraged to attend. more

The annual Vest-Franklin reunion will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 3rd, at more

The 20th Annual Southwest Missouri Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games will celebrate the heritage of the Buffalo Head Prairie by the immigrants that settled in the area and created Buffalo Missouri, September 8th and 9th, 2023, at the Dallas County Fair Grounds and Buffalo City Park, 401 E. Park Dr, Buffalo. more

From March to July, the four volunteer drivers for New Growth Transit in Dallas County racked up over 7,500 miles. Most of the destinations for riders were medical facilities and groceries, with destinations mainly in Buffalo, Polk County and Springfield. These free rides are additionally to senior centers and multiple stop combinations for shopping for necessities. Other frequent stops have been Dollar Tree and Walmart. more

Janice Marie Hayes more

• Tom Lake by Ann Patchett more

Be prepared to be impressed with this Buffalo High School senior, Leah Stitt. When asked what her top priorities in life included, she explained the following: more

Buffalo’s volleyball team was highly competitive last year, and nearly all of the players are back. Therefore, expectations have risen under coach Jamie Dryer. more

Join Community Partnership of the Ozarks and the Dallas County Live Well Alliance Coalition for the upcoming Healthy Habits Parent Cafe held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, at Grace Community United Methodist Church or 1652 S Ash St., Buffalo. more

• Ebony Gate by Julia Vee and Ken Bebelle more

The senior set of Dallas Countians will remember the Autoscope or a regular drive-in on the field west of the soccer fields at the Dallas County Community Park. more

Patty Cantrel and Sheridan Garman from the New Growth Women's Business Center (NGWBC) briefed the DIVAS during July's meeting about services offered through the center. They explained ways they could help upstarts, entrepreneurs, and established businesses in the rural Midwest.  more

Dallas County is in the top three counties in Missouri to operate a small business. Small businesses are a crucial part of the U.S. economy.  more

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

August 17-23 more

The Dallas County Sheriff’s Posse chose the winners of their yearly fundraiser at the July 29th car show on the Buffalo square. This year the four lucky winners were all local people. more

The Christian Churches of Dallas County are holding the 91st Annual Minister's and Laymen's Retreat at 7 p.m. on August 20, at Lindley Christian Church. The Business session begins at 7 p.m., with worship service at 7:30 with refreshments to follow. more

Today, during a listening session for the 2023 Farm Bill with Missouri Producers at the Missouri State Fair, Governor Mike Parson reminded Missourians that the state remains in serious drought. While recent widespread rains have brought some much-needed relief, most of Missouri is still suffering under serious drought conditions. According to the Missouri Drought Assessment Committee, nearly 92 percent of Missouri is experiencing drought conditions. more

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will hold a FREE hunter education skills session on Friday, September 29, 2023, from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm at Grace Community Church, 1652 S. Ash Street, Buffalo. more

VFW National has selected VFW Post 4080 Commander James E. Piland of Buffalo as one of the top 50 All American Post Commanders. more

The Buffalo High School Class of 1963. ‘kept on kicking’ at the Dallas County Alumni house while celebrating their 60th class reunion on August 12. Pictured are, from left, front row: Paul Burton, Mary Ellen (Williams) Pope, Don Woods Jr., Linda (Miller) Brown, Diana (Thomas) Grant, Sue (Lilley) Smith, Floyd Sweaney, Milton Imes; middle row: David King, Judy (Shull) Barnhart, Georgia (Anderson) Tuckness, Janice (Cline) Hicks, Priscilla (Johnson) Bean, Bill Franklin, Danny Lindsay; back row: Gary Davis, Kent Barnhart, Vince Turner, Dean Davison, Larry Highfill, David Hazelrigg, Donnie Lane, Gleamon Vest, Jim Stanton and Dean Kjar. Not pictured is Donaell (Brown) Piper. more