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Milton declares Branson Military Appreciation Month
Branson Mayor Larry Milton announced at the Tuesday, May 14 Board of Aldermen meeting the city would be declaring May as Branson Military Appreciation Month. In addition to the proclamation for the current year, Milton said the city would be making the declaration in May every year.
Twinkle Market celebrates new location
Community members recently gathered on historic Downing Street in Hollister to welcome a familiar face to its new location. Twinkle Market, a unique home decor shop previously located just a few doors down from its new location, celebrated the opening of its new location at 15B Downing Street with a ribbon cutting on the afternoon of Friday, May 10. Hollister Mayor Lamar Patton put the celebration in motion by sharing his appreciation for the business.
Boys & Girls Club receives substantial donation
The Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks received a donation from a former Branson Alderman. Bill Skains unsuccessfully ran for an Alderman position with the city of Branson in the April election. After his run, the remaining funds in his campaign were donated to the Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks.
Branson West seeks land purchase for public park
Branson West residents may have a new public park to enjoy in the future. At the Branson West Board of Alderman meeting on Tuesday, May 14, a motion passed to pursue negotiation to obtain property at the entrance of Catamount Blvd. and Sunny Lane upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning committee. The motion passed in a 3-1 vote with Ward 2 Alderman Penny Lonsway being the hold out.
Branson Lodging Safety Initiative list grows
Branson city staff updated the Board of Aldermen at the Tuesday, May 14 meeting on the status of the city’s Lodging Safety Initiative, which included the closure of more unsafe hotel locations. The initiative by the city is aimed at bringing hotel and motel businesses into compliance with at...
Water Stolen from Reeds Spring, Mo., fire hydrants
REEDS SPRING, Mo. (KY3) — Water thieves hit Stone County. Reeds Spring city officials say several companies are illegally taking water from hydrants across town. “We’ve had several people call down to city hall and say, hey, can we do that?”. Becky Ellersick has been Reed’s Spring City...
Darby Dougherty to play The Nest Saturday May 18
The 2020 Winner of the Hooked! Songwriting Contest will be performing on Saturday, May 18, at The Nest in Branson. Darby Dougherty is a pop-oriented singer-songwriter who focuses on expressing human experience through her music. She describes her music as embracing the energy of freedom while also being able to help the heart heal.
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