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Productive Living Center To Have Grand Opening Thursday (4/24/24)The former On Wheels skating rink will once again be alive with activity, this time as a fun haven for the area’s developmentally disabled population. Mike Fleetwood, chairman of the Ripley County Productive Living Board, announced Monday that a grand opening has been scheduled for April 25 for the new Productive Living Center...
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VFW Post #3485 Veterans Dinner (4/24/24)
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Doniphan Middle School Third Quarter Honor Roll (4/24/24)6th Grade A Honor Roll Austin Arnold, Benjamin Davidson, Evelyn Hill, Cayden Morin, Cheyenne Silbaugh, Braidy Talburt and Hunter Thomas. 6th Grade A/B Honor Roll Hannah Boggs, Maxwell Borkus, Caden Brown, Adin Burns, Riley Cannaday, Olivia Caruso, Aubrianna Clements, Tristyn Clifton, Cadence Congdon, Addison Downs, Addyson Emmons, Raven Finley, Dezarae Fox, Caleb Frazier, Mason Greathouse, Cali Hobbs, Maebry Jackson, Mallory Johannsen, Evan Jones, Briley Kennon, Emma Kovach, Avery Lack, September LeBlanc, Abby Lehenbauer, Lane LeRoux, Savannah Lewis, Corbin Nelson, June Richmond, Annabelle Sherman, Molly Slayto, Wyatt Smith, Bentlee Taylor, Abbigail Whisnant and Lane Woodworth.. ...
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Aerial Circus Performance (4/24/24)
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Naylor To Host City Wide Clean-up May 15 (4/24/24)The city of Naylor is calling on all of its citizens to join together for a city-wide clean-up effort on May 15 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The city council, mayor, and a number of concerned citizens have met together to plan the effort, and they ask for all willing, able-bodied members of the community with time and energy to spare to spruce up their yards, and help clean up the streets, lots and alleys of Naylor...
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Warrants For April 12-19 (4/24/24)Warrants were issued April 12-19 in Ripley County Circuit Court for the following: • Christopher Ervin Lott, 44, of Fairdealing for failure to appear on a felony E of operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license; third and subsequent offense, a misdemeanor D of no insurance and an infraction of not wearing a safety belt...
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Kids’ Show June 15 Will Feature Babaloo (4/24/24)Rob Compton, a one-man musician/comedian act which is best known as Babaloo, is coming to Doniphan. He has been entertaining kids from Philadelphia to Albuquerque for two decades and will be introducing his ridiculous antics to the local audience, courtesy of the Riverside Art Guild...
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Out and About (4/24/24)Communication is the foundation to any successful encounter. Good communication separates learning, errors, mixed messages and growth from misunderstanding. Frustration and stress can be the result of misunderstood communication due to perceptions of cultural and prior experiences...
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Yarn Bomb: Spring Has Sprung At Heritage Park (4/24/24)American artist Andy Warhol said, “Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.” Local business owner, Ericka Stokely of Wild River Salon located at 133 State Street, along with other local businesses introduced a yarn bomb to Heritage Park Thursday, March 28...
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Business Briefs (4/24/24)Tractor Supply Company is hosting Ripley County 4-H, Saturday April 27, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., during the 4-H paper clover fundraiser at 115 Leroux Drive that takes place April 24 - May 5. The fundraiser will support our local Ripley County 4-H. Youth members, Clover kids and their families will be present on Saturday to share information of our 4-H programs. Come by and view past fair projects, ask questions to youth and leaders and go home with some goodies...
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Prospect-News Seeks Former Employees (4/24/24)The Prospect-News will be celebrating its 150th year in business in June of this year, and we are asking the community to help us compile a list of former employees. The information will be used for a special feature to recognize the hundreds of people who have played a part in making sure there has been a source of local news in the Doniphan-Ripley County community for the past 15 decades...
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Children’s Library Recognizes Earth Day April 22 (4/24/24)Sarah Ladyman, Children Librarian of Doniphan-Ripley County Library is looking for passionate, crafy, creative individuals. Whether your interests are into knitting, sewing, painting, scrapbooking, or any other crafy pursuits, this is your opportunity...
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Legends Of Solar Eclipse (4/24/24)
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Doniphan Nutrition Center Menu For April 29-May 3 (4/24/24)Monday - Pulled pork sandwiches, baked potato, veggie blend and mixed fruit. Tuesday - Sausage, egg and cheese casserole, hash browns, biscuit, banana and muffins. Wednesday - Chicken and dressing, green beans, corn, bread and applesauce. Thursday - Ham slices, sweet potatoes, baked Brussels sprouts, roll and pineapple with coconut...
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R-I Band Festival May 4: Benefits For Young Musicians (4/24/24)The Doniphan R-I band department is hosting an afternoon of music, food and games. The public is invited to come out and enjoy the day while also helping put instruments into the hands of aspiring young musicians. A band festival will take place from noon to 6 p.m., May 4, at the Doniphan high school campus...
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Cookies On The Current Event May 4 (4/24/24)Doniphan Womens Civic Club (WCC) is sponsoring the second annual “Cookies on the Current” to promote small businesses in Doniphan, May 4 at the St. Benedict Catholic Church Parish Hall, located at 703 Pine Street. The event is held in conjunction with the club’s spring craft fair. The WCC spring craft fair will be occurring in time for Mother’s Day and graduation. Doors open at 9 a.m. and will conclude at 1 p.m...
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Coffee And Conversation Hosted By (4/24/24)
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From Farm To Table: The Market Returns (4/24/24)The Farmers Market of Ripley County (FMRC) will once again be returning Saturday, April 27, in front of Country Pickins on Jefferson Street starting at 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market will host a wide variety if seasonal fruits, vegetables and homemade products by residents of Ripley County and surrounding areas...
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Workshop Reopens With Interim Manager (4/24/24)More than 40 had gathered April 16 at Current River Sheltered Workshop, chief among them a large number of workers who are still trying to understand the reasons for the shut-down. They also wanted to know whether or not they will lose their manager, Jessica Wilkerson...
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Local ‘Grease Monkeys’ To Compete In ‘Redneck Rumble’ Challenge (4/24/24)Garage owners Rick Donnell and Mike Shaver of Doniphan might call themselves grease monkeys, but perhaps a better term would be “automotive artists.” Whatever moniker they may go by, the two long-time friends are about to take on the ultimate upcycle challenge. They are combining salvaged auto parts to create functional “not rods,” so called because they are not specifically built for speed, but the emphasis is on ingenuity...
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‘Unity For Our Community’ - Work Order Deadline May 1 Doniphan City-Wide Spruce-Up May 4 (4/24/24)The annual ‘Unity for our Community’ city clean-up planners are calling on all volunteers to show up May 4 at the Cottonwood Event Center. “Come in your work boots and gloves, bring in your trucks and trailers and let’s clean up our town,” say planners Serra McCabe and Chasity Mathis...
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Naylor High School Prom King And Queen (4/24/24)
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Doniphan Intermediate School students of the month for March (4/24/24)Doniphan Intermediate School announces students of the month for March. Parker Whisnant is in Mrs. Boyer’s third grade class. He is the son of Pete and Kelley Whisnant. When Parker grows up, he wants to be a cowboy. “I want to own the ranch my dad bought,” said Parker...
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State To Begin County Audit, To Look Into Tax Levy Shortfall (4/23/24)The commission participated in a phone conference April 19 with John Lieser, manager with the state auditor’s office, who explained what they can expect during an upcoming “regularly scheduled” audit of Ripley County. Lieser told the commission the routine process could take up to six months from start to finish. Over the next few months county officials will be contacted individually and mostly questioned about policy and procedures...
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Grant Available To Area Artists (4/23/24)The Riverside Art Guild of Doniphan has announced that applications are being accepted for a grant award of up to $2,500 to area artists who reside in Ripley or Butler County, Missouri or Clay County, Arkansas. The Ripley Butler Clay Fund Grant for the Arts will be awarded to selected artists who are 18 or older and have completed the application process on or before May 31...