Water management plan could be in place next year; practices eyed to reduce groundwater pollution

By this time next year, there should be in place a set of voluntary practices designed to reduce the amount of pollution flowing into waterways in the Spring River watershed of Southwest Missouri. For many area residents, the efforts will affect water they may swim or wade in or catch fish from in the summertime. For others, like residents of Joplin and Lamar, surface water is the primary source of community drinking water.

Area lawmaker’s child-abuse bill clears state House

The Missouri House on Thursday passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Bill Lant, R-Pineville, that would extend the amount of time social workers have to investigate claims of child abuse. The bill would change state law to give the Children’s Division of the Missouri Department of Social Services 30 business days — eight more days than currently allowed — to complete an investigation of child abuse or neglect.

Disabled American Veterans Joplin Chapter 52 needs additional volunteer drivers and office workers

NEWS RELEASEThe Disabled American Veterans Joplin Chapter 52 needs additional volunteer drivers and office workers! These volunteers provide transportation for local area veterans to and from Veteran Medical facilities in Mt. Vernon, Fayetteville and Kansas City.If you are interested, please call us at 417-623-0620 or stop by our office at 512 East 32nd in Joplin Monday through Friday between 10:00AM and 2:00PM# # #

Free educational workshop – "Living with Alzheimer's: For Care Partners – Early Stage" – begins March 6 in Joplin

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter presents a three-week educational workshop, “Living with Alzheimer’s: For Care Partners – Early Stage” beginning Thursday, March 6, at the Region X Area Agency on Aging, 531 E 15th Street in Joplin. There is no fee to attend, but reservations are required.