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Sunday Nov 23 | Springfield News Leader

Three injured in two-car crash in Christian County

Two people from Clever and a child from Billings went to the hospital after a two-car crash in Christian County, the Missouri Highway Patrol said.

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Related Topix: Clever, MO, Christian County, MO, Springfield Metro, Springfield, MO

Sun Nov 16, 2008

Springfield News Leader

Roses & Thorns

A ROSE: To the lady who left ranks to shake my hand and thank me for serving our country as I stood with my wife watching the Veterans Parade Saturday and for the many salutes I received from soldiers in ranks ...

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Related Topix: Springfield Metro, Springfield, MO, George Bush

Fri Nov 14, 2008

OzarksFIRST.com

A Survivor's Story

It was a cozy brick house nestled in the woods in Billings, Missouri. Cindy Curry and her husband Jerry moved there from California two years ago to enjoy a quiet retirement in the Missouri Ozarks.

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Related Topix: Springfield Metro, Springfield, MO, Explosion, Fire

Sat Nov 08, 2008

Springfield News Leader

Autopsy today on body of boy killed in Lawrence County fire

A boy has died and his mother critically injured in a house fire in Lawrence County, according to a news release from the county sheriff's office.

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Related Topix: Lawrence County, MO, Mount Vernon, MO, Halltown, MO

Thu Nov 06, 2008

Springfield News Leader

Some Christian County races up in the air

At 11 p.m. Tuesday, it appeared Christian County had elected a new sheriff and re-elected its Eastern District county commissioner.

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Related Topix: Christian County, MO, Ozark, MO, Nixa, MO, Springfield Metro, Springfield, MO

Tue Nov 04, 2008

Springfield News Leader

Lawsuit ruling favors county

Ozark -- Billings resident Ernest O'Gaffney has 40 days from Oct. 29 to appeal a decision filed by Judge James Anderton in favor of the Christian County Commission and against O'Gaffney in the Sunshine Law suit ...

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Related Topix: Ozark, MO, Christian County, MO, Hickory County, MO

Sat Nov 01, 2008

Springfield News Leader

Christian County arrests 18 sex offenders for not following Halloween law

Law enforcement officials in Christian County arrested 18 of the county's 56 registered sex offenders for noncompliance with a new law that forbids offenders from any participation in Halloween activities, said ...

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Halloween, Christian County, MO, Ozark, MO, Nixa, MO, Clever, MO

Thu Oct 30, 2008

Springfield News Leader

Court rules in favor of Commission in O'Gaffney lawsuit

Ozark - Billings resident Ernest O'Gaffney has 40 days to appeal a decision Wednesday by Judge James Anderton in favor of the Christian County Commission and against O'Gaffney in the Sunshine Act lawsuit ...

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Related Topix: Ozark, MO, Christian County, MO

Sun Oct 26, 2008

Springfield News Leader

Stokely plans events to meet voters in Christian County

Democrats for Christian County Western District Commissioner David Stokely have planned two events to meet registered voters and discuss issues that face the rapidly growing county.

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Related Topix: Christian County, MO

Fri Oct 24, 2008

OzarksFIRST.com

Explosion Levels Home In Christian County

A local woman is lucky to be alive this morning, after her house exploded. It happened this morning on Smart Road between Billings and Clever.

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Related Topix: Christian County, MO, Clever, MO

Wed Oct 22, 2008

The Times

Woman survives blast probably started by TV remote

BILLINGS, Mo. - Authorities in southwest Missouri say a TV remote control probably triggered an explosion that destroyed a Christian County home on Tuesday morning.

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Related Topix: Explosion, Christian County, MO, Offbeat

Springfield News Leader

House explosion rattles neighborhood in Billings

Billings -- An explosion caused by a propane gas leak blew a Billings woman out of her house Tuesday, but she was not injured.

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Related Topix: Explosion, Fire

Tue Oct 21, 2008

Springfield News Leader

County transit system examined at forum

A state law already on the books could pave the way for a countywide transit system in Greene County -- if voters approve, a state highway official said Monday.

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Related Topix: Greene County, MO, Springfield Metro, Springfield, MO

Sun Oct 19, 2008

Springfield News Leader

Garage destroyed but home spared in late-night fire, chief says

A late-night fire destroyed a Billings garage that served as an auto body shop, but an adjoining house was spared.

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Related Topix: Fire

Sat Oct 18, 2008

Springfield News Leader

County growth focus in western contest

In the race for commissioner of Christian County's western district, an incumbent who often votes at at odds with his fellow commissioners faces a challenger who says the panel has to update its operations.

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Related Topix: Christian County, MO, Nixa, MO, Springfield Metro, Springfield, MO

Sun Oct 05, 2008

Springfield News Leader

Fugitive caught after high-speed chase

A fugitive wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service was caught in Christian County Friday after he led Christian County Deputy Jared Edwards on a high-speed chase, a news release from the Christian County Sheriff's ...

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Related Topix: Christian County, MO, Springfield Metro, Springfield, MO

Fri Oct 03, 2008

Springfield News Leader

West Plains man hurt in cycle crash during pursuit, patrol says

A West Plains man riding a motorcycle last night crashed in Christian County as he was being pursued by a sheriff's deputy, the Missouri Highway Patrol said.

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Related Topix: West Plains, MO, Christian County, MO

Fri Sep 26, 2008

Springfield News Leader

Billings man dies in one-car crash, patrol reports

A Billings man died just after midnight after he was thrown from his vehicle during a crash near Republic, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.

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Related Topix: Republic, MO, Christian County, MO

Springfield News Leader

Couple can appeal judge's decision

A couple sued by a man who purchased a home in Billings from them in 2005 has until Oct.

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Related Topix: Christian County, MO

Fri Sep 19, 2008

Springfield News Leader

Four injured in three-car crash in Lawrence County

Three adults were taken to Cox South Hospital in Springfield this morning with moderate injuries and a three-year-old was taken to the same hospital with minor injuries after a three-car accident in Lawrence ...

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Related Topix: Springfield Metro, Springfield, MO, Lawrence County, MO, Republic, MO

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