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🌱 Christian County tax bills arrive: What to check before paying

Ozark, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Christian County tax bills arrive: What to check before paying
  • Ozark's Braylon Howard finds his footing before Nixa showdown
  • Burlison honors veterans, welcomes House Republican leadership team

Also on today's calendar: Branson Christmas Lights Open Thanksgiving Night, With Free Santa Photos and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 55, low: 28.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and chilly, with a high of 48 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Christian County property tax bills arrive; collector explains where money goes (ky3.com) — Property tax bills are arriving for Ozark and other Christian County property owners, with payments due Dec. 31. Collector Ted Nichols urges residents to check listed vehicles and properties before paying and contact the assessor about errors. More than $88 million of the roughly $123 million billed supports school districts.
   

• Tigers' Howard, Eagles' Lincoln sophomore cornerbacks who have proven they belong (ccheadliner.com) — Ozark sophomore Braylon Howard heads into Friday's district championship against Nixa after two interceptions helped the Tigers beat Joplin. The first-year starting cornerback has gained confidence throughout the season and will face longtime friend Bryx Lincoln, a fellow sophomore starter in Nixa's secondary.
   

• Rep. Eric Burlison honors veterans and comments on GOP leadership changes (springfieldstandard.com) — U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison recognized veterans at Fishing Dreams and marked the Marine Corps' 251st birthday in Nov. 10 social media posts. The Ozark resident, who represents Missouri's 7th District, also congratulated Jim Jordan and others on their election to House Republican leadership positions.
   

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  • Went out to McDaniel Lake in Springfield last weekend to check out the fall colors.
    Was pretty. Loved how calm the water was so I was able to get some mirror like reflections. https://5-jennifer-white.pixels.com/featured/mcdaniel… (Nextdoor Northeast Ozark)
  • Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Ozark. Apply here.
  • Dustin Kirkman - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Acquisition Specialist - State Farm Agent Team Member in Ozark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ozark here.

🗞 Nearby News

Nixa

  • Nixa Public Schools receives $5,000 for youth philanthropy program (ccheadliner.com)
  • Ceremony celebrates veterans (ccheadliner.com)
  • This Missouri Grocery Warehouse Stacks Big Bulk Food Deals That Keep Locals Coming Back (takingthekids.com)

Rogersville

  • Vote for Springfield area's high school Athlete of the Week for Nov. 2-7 (news-leader.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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