With nearly a full week left before election day, 12 percent of Ripley County voters have cast an absentee ballot. County clerk Becky York said that 935 absentee votes had been cast as of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday with many more expected over the next five business days. The clerk’s office in the courthouse will be open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday for those unable to make it during the week. Deadline to vote absentee is 5 p.m. Monday...

There are many aspects of pond management that impact your fishing experience. As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, protecting a pond’s drainage and manipulating the habitat (brush piles, aquatic plants, or artificial structures) are two very important factors. ...

Before the Doniphan City Council opened its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, Crystal Jones with Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission directed a public hearing as required by Community Development Block Grants. The city is applying for four grants in varying amounts - two under disaster recovery and two under hazard mitigation. ...

They’re creepy and they’re kooky…” They’re not creepy at all, but they may be a little kooky. Who decides to fling candy off a balcony? The Robinson family, that’s who! They plunged into a sweet task that took a monumental turn to become a beloved annual community affair...

While it’s true the annual Downtown Doniphan Halloween Spooktacular has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19, there still will be ample opportunity for youngsters to trick or treat on Saturday, Oct. 31. Several businesses and individuals will be providing candy between 6-8 p.m. in the downtown area and in several residential neighborhoods...

The first big hunting weekend of the fall is upon us and tradition says the youth of Ripley County will be ready. Those participating in the Missouri Early Special Youth Deer Hunt on Oct. 31-Nov. 1 won’t want to be left out of the running for the Youth Big Buck Contest at Harp’s (formerly Super Town & Country). Warren Bland has once again arranged a wide variety of attractive prizes...

Due to the closing of the Little Black Volunteer Fire Department, the Highway K Volunteer Fire Department will assume fire protection services in the areas of Ripley County formerly served by the Little Black VFD. This area (see map) includes properties along both sides of Highway 21 North to the county line, the west side of Highways NN and O as well as County Roads O-1, O-2, O-3, O-4, O-5, 21N-18, and any private property located within the U.S. Forest Service area near the river...

Ripley County’s number of confirmed new cases of COVID-19 continues to grow. Eight new cases were confirmed on Monday, bringing the total reported by the Ripley County Health Center since March to 313. Health center director Jan Morrow said Monday that her department currently is monitoring 94 cases. The county has recorded five deaths...

When disasters strike, relief efforts sometime struggle to make their way out into the most rural of areas. That’s where the Fellowship of Christian Farmers (FCF) comes into the picture. On a sunny fall morning last week, C.P. Foster of Westfield, Pa., helped Walt Wells of Poynor load round hay bales onto Foster’s flatbed trailer at the Ron and Sue Smith farm in Ripley County...

The confirmation of the first case of COVID-19 at Doniphan High School Thursday afternoon was followed by a second on Monday evening that has resulted in the cancellation of events and numerous quarantines as the virus works its way through Ripley County...

The Ripley County Commission held a public hearing, as required by CDBG for grant applications for generators, just prior to its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Crystal Jones from Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission was present as administrator for the proceedings. ...

Ripley County’s use of the new 9-1-1 address system full-time for delivery of the mail is set to become effective on Jan. 1, 2021. During the Oct. 20 meeting of the Ripley County Commission, Doniphan postmaster Ron Dickens said the postal service would continue to deliver mail carrying both the old and new addresses until the county established a deadline...

Deep Fried Pickles With Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce Pickles: Vegetable oil for frying 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup corn meal Salt and freshly ground black pepper 48 slices of bread and butter pickles (from a 16 oz. jar) Honey Mustard Sauce:...

The Ripley County Health Center will be having a flu clinic at 1003 East Locust Street in Doniphan on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Please call 573-996-2181 to pre-register. These flu shots are for Ripley County residents. There are no charges for this year’s flu shot...

Principal’s List: All A’s Honor Roll: All A’s and B’s Seventh Grade: Principal’s List– Keera Arnold and Emma Crowder. Honor Roll– Coy Amick, Madison Dubois, Ashlyn Fabrizio, Andrew Inman, Dylan Larsen and Lance Morey. Eighth Grade: Principal’s List – Bonnie Combs and Abigail Vernon...

On a chilly Tuesday morning, several dozen concerned Ripley County citizens gather at the Heritage Park, located on State Street, to pray for our nation. The nondenominational gathering started at 8 a.m. on a beautifully crisp morning. Pastor Monty Flanigan of the First Baptist Church greeted those gathered. ...

Call To Order: The meeting was called to order by Barbara Brumitt, President of the Doniphan-Ripley County Library District Board of Trustees at 4 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Doniphan Library. Present: Cindy Bergstedt, Barbara Brumitt (Zoom), John Grim, Carmen Jackson, Mark Thompson, Genie Smith, Beth Walter. Also present was Rebecca Wilcox, Library Director/Secretary and Chris Miller...

The Ripley County R-III school board of directors met in regular session on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Media Center. Members of the board Present: William McNece, president; Bryan Murdock, vice president; Tiffany Smith, treasurer; members, Troy Ayers, Keith Whiteside, Craig Combs and Brian Hinton...

On a chilly Tuesday morning, several dozen concerned Ripley County citizens gather at the Heritage Park, located on State Street, to pray for our nation. The nondenominational gathering started at 8 a.m. on a beautifully crisp morning. Pastor Monty Flanigan of the First Baptist Church greeted those gathered. ...

The confirmation of the first case of COVID-19 at Doniphan High School late Thursday afternoon has resulted in the postponement of two events this weekend. Doniphan’s scheduled football game Friday night at Fredericktown has been cancelled. Saturday evening’s Mr. And Miss DHS coronation and festivities on campus have been postponed as well, according to Project Graduation committee president April Black...

Whether it’s more barn or more boutique depends on the eye of the beholder. But the Current River Sheltered Workshop as well as its re-sale shop is moving full speed ahead under new guidance. Big things have been happening in the past few weeks at the workshop located on U.S. Highway 160 about four miles east of Doniphan...

Ripley County’s confirmed number of COVID-19 illnesses and deaths continues to climb during October. The county health center in Doniphan reported Wednesday afternoon that three new casees have been confirmed, bringing the total number since March to 232...

Ripley County Toys 4 Tots and long-time coordinator Shakey Lynxwiler have an appointment with Santa they are intent on keeping. So the green light still is a go for the annual Harvest Dinner fundraiser set for Saturday, Oct. 24, at the West Point Church gymnasium...