3-year-old Carthage boy recovering from injuries

A three-year-old boy is recovering after suffering only minor injuries when he was hit by a car and thrown several feet on Friday in the 800 block of Oak Street.

91-year-old veteran Harry Ripley sets his sights on as many events as possible

It probably isn’t classified as a hobby, but 91-year-old Harry Ripley has found the cure for his retirement boredom.

Carthage Municipal Golf Course vandalized

It’s been a tough summer for the Carthage parks department crews when it comes to repairing damage caused by vandals.

Convicted murderer Laurin committs suicide in Jasper County jail cell

Matthew Laurin, the man who pleaded guilty on Monday to murdering Robert and Ellen Sheldon in their rural Carthage home in 2008, committed suicide in his cell in the Jasper County Jail on Wednesday, according to Jasper County Sheriff Archie Dunn.

Area back-to-school events help kids in need

With the new school year just around the corner, several area agencies are sponsoring back-to-school programs to make sure area kids in need have supplies ready to go.

Donation will move along restoration on CFD's Ladder One

Thanks to a $1,500 donation, the “Big Mack” is one step closer to a complete restoration.

Laurin pleads guilty to killing Sheldons

For the Sheldon family, it wasn’t the ideal outcome, but they took some comfort in knowing that one of two men accused of killing their parents will spend the rest of his life in jail.

Icet, Schweich racing for November Mo. state auditor’s nomination

Tom Schweich and Allen Icet both have qualities they feel will make them effective and successful as the Missouri state auditor.

Laurin pleads guilty to all five counts in Sheldon murders, receives life sentence

Matthew Laurin, 21, Springfield, plead guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and one count of first-degree burglary in the Oct. 11, 2008 slaying of Bob Sheldon, 70, and his wife, Ellen Sheldon, 71, at their home on Black Powder Lane immediately west of Carthage.
 

Child hit by car

A small child was taken by medical helicopter to a hospital in Springfield on Friday after he was hit by a mini-van and thrown about 20 feet.

ACHE Dental Clinic prepares for move

Right now it’s just rooms and carpet, but the building just off the Square already feels more like home than Area Community Health Emissaries Dental Clinic’s current location.

Defecating vandals force officials to close Municipal pool

For the third time this summer, the Carthage Municipal Park Pool was forced to close because of a particularly gross kind of vandalism.

YMCA changes logo, embraces popular sentiment

People have been doing it for years, but now it’s official: the YMCA is referring to itself as “The Y.”

Carthage Tech Center North expands adult education

With the construction of Carthage R-9’s Technical Center South nearly complete at Carthage High School, some officials have their eye on what they can accomplish in the old facility – Tech Center North.

Judge David Mouton withdraws from skatepark case

A dispute between the city of Carthage and an Oklahoma electric cooperative over an easement at the Fair Acres Sports complex won’t be resolved anytime soon despite the relative simplicity of the case.

Vandalism forces city to close pool Thursday

For the third time this summer, the Carthage Municipal Park Pool was forced to close because of a particularly gross kind of vandalism. Carthage Parks Director Alan Bull said the pool was closed on Thursday after officials discovered that vandals had struck, something that has become alarmingly routine this summer. Bull said he hopes to reopen the pool on Friday.
 

Preparations for Marian Days almost complete

Three weeks ago between 3,000 and 4,000 people packed Municipal Park for three events on a Saturday night, a big crowd for sure.

Candidates vie for votes in Joplin forum

The Aug. 3 primary is coming fast and the 10 men who want to take over for Roy Blunt as the U.S. Congressman from Southwest Missouri are working hard to capture the hearts and minds — and votes of area residents.

Feral cats headed to Carthage city council

After a few final tweaks, an ordinance to legalize caretaking of feral cat colonies in Carthage is on its way to City Council thanks to a 3-1 vote by the Public Safety Committee on Monday.

Historic Preservation official speaks to panel

There is work and there are perks to certification.

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