Our annual Real Ozarks Magazine is here! This free guide to exploring Ozark County and the surrounding area is now available at the Times office and wherever newspapers are sold. ozarkcountytimes.com/news-local-new… #READlocal

In the wake of COVID-19 toilet paper, hand sanitizer, antibacterial wipes and rubbing alcohol inventories at Ozark County stores have been nearly exhausted, according to managers of several local stores. ow.ly/7KMW50yQfhU #READlocal Subscribe: bit.ly/2DwNh2E

Ozark County Health Department administrator Rhonda Suter says anyone who is sick with a fever or coughing should stay home and avoid being in groups. Follow the link to see how OCHD, MOCH, and Gainesville Medical Clinic are handling the situation. . ow.ly/3Qpk50yQjl2

BRMC in Mountain Home and OMC in West plains have announced new regulations including restricting access to a single entrance and limiting visitors. They also ask patients who believe they may have COVID-19 to call ahead for pre-screening. ow.ly/amDH50yQjwc #READlocal

A double-wide manufactured home on CR 530 near Tecumseh was damaged in a fire March 10. Tecumseh VFD assistant fire chief J.B. Duke said the fire spread to the ceiling and roof of the structure.ow.ly/sNLx50yQk3L #READlocal Subscribe: bit.ly/2DwNh2E

Dean and Joanne Knapp recently enjoyed their eighth trip on a Princess Cruise line ship – right up until they were close to docking in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and endured an anxious day-long wait and a chaotic re-entry due to a COVID-19 virus scare. ow.ly/YXKY50yQkLU #READlocal

A new Facebook page, “Fill a Need in Ozark County,” has been created to help local people in need of assistance. Brandi Dunnermann started the page in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but she says “It could for anything, anytime during the year.” ow.ly/oQgW50yQl08

Twenty percent of Ozark County’s registered voters – 1,408 of 7,037 – voted in the March 10 Presidential Preference Primary. Incumbent president Donald Trump swept the Republican race while challenger Joe Biden got the most Democratic votes. ow.ly/hWg150yQloQ #READlocal

Pontiac / Price Place Volunteer Fire Department chief Arthur Streigle died March14 of stage 4 lung cancer, less than a month after responding to his last emergency call, a fatal car crash on Highway 5 near the state line. ow.ly/W06d50yQlKL #READlocal

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Mountain Mushrooms has had to reduce production and lay off employees due to the fall of the fresh mushroom market in response to COVID-19. They are currently offering fresh, organic shiitake or oyster mushrooms at a discount. See link for info. ozarkcountytimes.com/news-local-new… #READlocal

In Italy, where the COVID-19 pandemic had caused 6,077 deaths as of Monday night, a former Ozark Countian and his family are adjusting to a new normal in a country where language and cultural differences already require a necessary adjustment. ow.ly/gJuD50yWDXn #READlocal

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Wishing to ease the hardships these students and their families face, all Ozark County school districts have instituted programs facilitating pick-up or delivery of meals and homework in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ow.ly/f7A350yWFjG #READlocal

After three weeks of not being able to see her family due the facility being closed to visitors, Gainesville Health Care Center resident Dorcas Rackley was happy to have a through-the-window visit Monday with her daughters. ow.ly/WUbm50yWFLl #READlocal

Did you know Roscoe Jackson, who had several run-ins with Ozark County law enforcement, is believed to be the last person to be executed by public hanging in the United States?Jackson is buried in the Howards Ridge Cemetery off J Highway in Ozark County. ow.ly/9Cjc50yWKNg

The General Municipal Election, originally set for April 7 has been rescheduled to June 2 due to COVID-19 concerns. The other elections are the Aug. 7 primary and the Nov. 3 general election, which includes the presidential election. ozarkcountytimes.com/news-local-new… #READlocal

Want the latest updates on stripers, white bass, crappie, and walleye? Follow the link to this week's Norfork Lake Fishing Report: ozarkcountytimes.com/news-local-new… Don't miss these spring fishing updates! Subscribe to the Ozark County Times here: bit.ly/2DwNh2E #READlocal

MSHSAA Executive Director Dr. Kerwin Urhahn reacts to the cancellation of the spring sports season; talks about how they are approaching the summer, and what possibilities are still on the table. MSHSAA ozarkssportszone.com/2020/04/10/vid…

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