🌱 When are Ozark’s fireworks lighting up the Finley this summer?
Ozark, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Ozark! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- When are Ozark’s fireworks lighting up the Finley this summer?
- Douglas County court hands prison term to Ozark resident after probation violation
- Ozark community remembers the life of Wilma Jean Hampton
Also on today's calendar: Ozark Farmers Market.
Today's riddle: What did the snail say when he hopped on the tortoise's back for a ride? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 73 and low of 68 degrees.
- Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 69.
- Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250th: See the list of fireworks celebrations across the Ozarks (ky3.com) — Ozark residents can mark their calendars for the Sertoma Duck Race Festival and Fireworks on the Finley on June 20, one of many Fourth of July celebrations across the Ozarks. The roundup also covers fireworks rules in Springfield and Greene County plus statewide safety tips, helping you plan where to watch shows and how to celebrate safely. 
• Judge Craig Carter sentences defendants during Douglas County Circuit Law Day (ozarkradionews.com) — A Douglas County court session on May 26 resulted in multiple felony sentences, including prison time for a 59-year-old Ozark resident following a probation violation in a drug case. The docket also saw new guilty pleas, a probation revocation, and several cases set for trial or hearings, reflecting ongoing criminal justice activity affecting nearby communities.
• Wilma Jean Hampton (douglascountyherald.com) — Ozark is mourning the passing of 87-year-old Wilma Jean Hampton, who died May 27 at Ozark Riverview Manor and had recently attended Ozark Full Gospel Church. A Douglas County native, she worked in local nursing homes and at KFC in Ozark, loved Silver Dollar City and Oldfield Opry, and will be laid to rest later in Stillings Cemetery.
📸 Around Ozark
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Upcoming Events in
Ozark
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Ozark Farmers Market →
Finley River Park, 891-961 N Riverside Rd, Ozark, MO, 65721
3:00 pm -
Community Conversation →
City of Ozark Calendar, 1530 W. Jackson St., Ozark
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Board of Aldermen Meeting →
City of Ozark Calendar Ozark, MO 65721
6:30 pm
Thursday June 11
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Southwest Missouri Heart Walk →
Springfield, MO Calendar, Jordan Valley Park & Vicinity 635 E Trafficway, Springfield
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Pickwick Street Fair →
Springfield, MO Calendar, 600 Block of Pickwick, Springfield
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Youth Summer Kickoff →
Springfield, MO Calendar, The Way of God International Ministries 731 N Orchard Crest Avenue, Springfield
11:00 am -
Ceremonial Parade June 2026 →
Springfield, MO Calendar, Shrine Mosque 601 E St. Louis Street, Springfield
11:15 am -
MaMa Summer Sizzle →
Springfield, MO Calendar, MaMa Jean's 1110 E Republic Road, Springfield
1:00 pm -
O'Reilly Auto Parts FunFest →
Springfield, MO Calendar, Expo Lot 735 E Saint Louis Street, Springfield
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New Waves Concert →
14 Mill Market | Food Hall, 203 E Mt Vernon St, Nixa
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Basketball Mini Camp
Clever R-v High School Gymnasium
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Pendergrass-SB
Clever R-v JH Softball Field (South Field)
12:00 pm
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
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💬 Chatter
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- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Ozark. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(01639) - 1411 W State HWY J in Ozark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ozark here.
🗞 Nearby News
Nixa
- Richard Storm (blogspot.com)
- ‘There needs to be some restrictions'; Family impacted by Kratom reacts to new settlement (ozarksfirst.com)
- College of the Ozarks to build POW/MIA memorial in Patriots Park (bransonglobe.com)
Springfield
- ‘Why not Springfield?': Mayor Jeff Schrag delivers State of the City with optimistic tone (sgfcitizen.org)
- Share your story on Saturday in Springfield for America 250 (ky3.com)
Ok Ozark! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: WHEEEEEE! (Thank you Francesca C. for sending it in!)
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