Approximately 25% of Missouri homes rely on onsite wastewater treatment systems such as septic tanks. Routine 3–5-year septic pump-outs are imperative for home maintenance and septic tank longevity and health.

Sewage from improperly maintained septic systems creates a source of pollution that can contaminate groundwater as well as our local rivers and lakes. With a pump-out you can save money, reduce your family’s direct impact on our groundwater, and help maintain existing infrastructure.

The James River Basin Partnership (JRBP) has offered rebates for septic pump-outs through our “Fresh Flush” rebate program for several years. Once again this year, in conjunction with our community partners, City Utilities and Greene County, we are able to offer additional rebates up to $150 in certain areas of the James River watershed.

These rebates will help offset the cost of a septic tank pump-out with an approved pumper from a list provided with each application. To sign up for this rebate or inquire further, please contact Todd Wilkinson (417) 836-4847 or fill out the application form at www.jamesriverbasin.com/septic. To receive a rebate, homeowners must submit a rebate application prior to having their tanked pumped.

The James River Basin Partnership, formed in 1997, is an established Springfield, Missouri (501.c3) that works to educate the citizens of southwest Missouri and enhance our local watershed through various programs and education outreach.

Contact:

Todd Wilkinson, Project Manager – James River Basin Partnership (501.c3)

[email protected]

(417) 836-4847

In 2024, Missouri is going to try something new.  Instead of hosting a Presidential Preference Primary Election (as we have since the mid-1990s), the State has formally handed off responsibility to the state’s political party committees.

Pursuant to Section 115.776, the state political parties are to establish their own procedures for the selection of the convention delegates who ultimately decide upon the candidates for U.S. President.

Each will follow a separate process, on different dates.  At this time, many of those details are still undetermined.  However, this is the best information we have to date:

Republican Party:  The Republican Central Committee in each County will be hosting a “caucus” at 10am on Saturday, March 2, 2024.  Participants will be required to present a photo ID.  For more information, see: https://missouri.gop/missouri-gop-2024-caucus/.

Democratic Party: The Missouri Democratic Party will host their own half-day primary election in each county from 8am until Noon on Saturday, March 23, 2024.  Mail-in ballots may be submitted, but must be requested on or before March 12 and returned by 10am on March 23.  For more information, see: https://www.missouridemocrats.org/delegate-selection

Libertarian Party: The Missouri Libertarian will host a statewide convention, to be held on February 24, 2024 in St. Louis.  For more information, see: https://lpmo.org/2024-lpmo-state-convention/

Finally, more details about the process in general can be found on the Missouri Secretary of State’s website: https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/candidates/contact-parties

Thank you.

January 26, 2024

Candidate filing begins on February 27th for the August 6, 2024 Primary Election for State and County offices (and partisan central committee members).  Candidates for State office file in Jefferson City.  Candidates for County office, and for party central committees, file at the Webster County Clerk’s Office.

For information on which offices are available, click Here.

For information on the requirements for County office, click Here.

Thank you.

State Hwy F CLOSED West of Niangua

January 2-4 For Pipe Replacement Work

Where/When: State Hwy F CLOSED west of Niangua

• • Between State Hwy M and Little Bowen Road

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 2

• • • Between Valley View Road and Oak Grove Road

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday – Thursday, January 3-4

What: MoDOT crews replacing culverts underneath the road

Traffic Impacts:

• • • • State Highway F CLOSED west of Niangua:

Between State Highway M and Little Bowen Road, January 2
Between Valley View Road and Oak Grove Road, January 3-4

• • • • • Drivers will be able to get to driveways and entrances on either side of the work zones, but will not be able to travel through the work zones
        • Road will be open during nighttime hours
        • Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours are planned.
        • Electronic message boards located near the planned road work will alert drivers to any changes in the work schedule
        • Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest

The Webster County Courthouse will be closed Friday (12/22) and Monday (12/25) to celebrate the Christmas holiday.  We’ll re-open at 8am on Tuesday, 12/26.

Thank you, and Merry Christmas

Candidate filing begins at 8am on Tuesday, December 5th (and ends at 5pm on Tuesday, December 26th) for citizens interested in running for elected office on local school, city, fire and other district boards.

Local government organizations with board openings include:

1. Schools (Marshfield, Seymour, Fordland, Niangua, Logan-Rogersville, Conway, Strafford, and Fair Grove);
2. Cities (Marshfield, Seymour, Fordland, Diggins, and Fordland);
3. Fire (Strafford, Fair Grove, Logan-Rogersville, Elkland, Niangua, and Marshfield); and
4. Other (Webster County 911, Ozarks Technical Community College, Webster County Nursing Home District, and Seymour Special Road District).

For specifics concerning office hours and other information, please contact the office of the particular district directly.

The Webster County Courthouse, Justice Center, and Road Department offices will be closed Thursday and Friday (November 23-24) for Thanksgiving.

We hope everyone has a meaningful and relaxing holiday.

Thank you!