Randell Boggs more

Rotary Youth Leadership Awakening (RYLA) camp is open to all high school juniors and seniors and Buffalo Rotary sponsored three students this year. Two students from the county reported to the Buffalo Rotary at a recent meeting about their experience at camp, Jorja Harrison and Leah Stitt.  more

The Old Home Place Concert Series will be hosting Kentucky songwriter Daniel Neihoff on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 7pm. more

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The Turner Family Reuinion will be held on August 13 at the O’Bannon Center on 315 E. Ramsey Street in Buffalo. All friends and family are invited to attend. The doors will open around 11 a.m. and a basket lunch will be served at 1 p.m. For more information contact Debbie Jasper at 417-345-2928. more

The annual Williams Family Reunion was held on Sunday, August 6th, 2023 at the O'Bannon Community Center in Buffalo. more

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Jorja Harrison attends Calvary Chapel in Buffalo and is a junior at Skyline High School north of Urbana. This young woman is acquainted with friends and neighbors across Dallas County. This unique position puts her in a spot where she can learn how to be a grand leader with a broad cross-section of people. more

In Buffalo, the water, sewer and trash bill are processed with one monthly bill. All utility bills for the city are mailed out the last week of the month and are due in full by the tenth of the month. If your bill doesn't arrive, contact city hall to help track the problem. Failure to receive your bill or other notice will not relieve the resident of the service charge. more

The Buffalo High School class of 1963 will "Keep on Kickin" with a celebration of its 60th class reunion. The celebration will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug 12, at the Dallas County Alumni Building, 205 S Hickory St in Buffalo. Finger foods will be served, or attendees may bring their own food. For more information, call Judy Barnhart at 417-733-5255 or Janice Hicks at 417-844-7248. more

Vincent Paul Williams Jr., Long Lane, born in 1996, was charged by Dallas County Prosecuting Attorney Jonathan D. Barker in Dallas County Circuit Court with two counts of the class B felony of unlawful use of a weapon and the class B felony of assault in the first degree and the felony of armed criminal action on or about July 14, 2023. His bond was set at $250,000. more

Building a curriculum around a nature theme is a great way to add interest and variety to a classroom. more

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It is a great day to be a Pirate! Macks Creek School is excited to welcome our students back to school on August 23rd. The 2023-24 school year will provide a multitude of opportunities for our students to learn and grow.  more

There are many reasons to get in shape. Weight loss is a prime motivator, as is reversing a negative health effect, such as high cholesterol or increased diabetes risk. Routine exercise also can improve life expectancy. more

On July 24 at 5 p.m., David Sagerser, 62, Buffalo, was driving a 2006 Pontiac G6 heading westbound on Highway 32 in Long Lane when his vehicle crossed over the centerline and collided with a 2021 Ford Expedition driven by Lindsey Miller, 32, Lebanon. Both vehicles were totaled and both driveres suffered moderate injuries. Miller had two female occupants with her, Jalana Kinde, 53 and Ashley Green, 33, that also suffered moderate injuries. All four were transported to Mercy hospital in Springfield. Both drivers and both occupants were wearing safety devices. more

Warren. That was his name. I didn't know him, but I knew he was a bad kid. He was getting busted by our teacher every day.  more

Olyvia, 16, and sister, Elyse Williams, 15, have found a way to help Dallas County beat the heat with shaved ice! In June of 2023, it was announced that Two Sisters Shaved Ice would be opening in Buffalo for the summer. more

Kersten Harris more

“A Crown of Ivy and Glass” by Claire Legrand. Lady Gemma Ashbourne seemingly has it all. She's young, gorgeous, and rich. Her family has incredible abilities. But Gemma is deeply sad. Years ago, her sister Mara was sent away to guard against treacherous magic. Her mother abandoned the family. Her father and eldest sister, Farrin—embroiled in a deadly blood feud, —often forget Gemma exists. Worst of all, Gemma is the only Ashbourne to possess no magic. Instead, her body fights it like poison. Constantly ill, aching with loneliness, Gemma craves love and yearns to belong. more

Jack and Melba Shewmaker established the Shewmaker Scholarship Trust over twenty-five years ago for the purpose of providing scholarships for higher lerning at the college or university level. In order to specifically benefit local students, the scholarships are only available to deserving graduating seniors at the Buffalo High School. Each year, the net income of the trust is paid out in scholarships. more

In November 2022, Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing sales of recreational (adult use) marijuana at licensed facilities for personal use for those ages 21 and over. more

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Garazi Parrilla Sanabria arrived at the Justin and Kelsey Burns home on Saturday from Spain. She will be attending Conway High School. Jensen and Aspen Burns are excited to have a new Big Sister for the whole school year. The Corle family of Rader will be getting their foreign exchange student soon.  more

Our sympathies are with all of the friends and families of the recently departed members of the community. Floyd C. Schoonmaker, passed at age 88, on Friday, July 28, 2023, at his home near Hermitage. He grew up in the Tunas and Urbana area. Arrangements are pending at this time and will be announced as they become available. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Cantlon-Otterness and Viets Funeral Home, Buffalo, Missouri. more