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The Montgomery County Sheriff’s office closed out an active 2023.Montgomery County Sheriff Jon Spunaugle said one type of calls that the sheriff’s office dealt with the most last year was disputes.“Disputes could be a simple argument or disagreement with people to a full-blown domestic situation. I...
Reza, the illusionist, will be bringing his live show, “Reza: Edge of Illusion” to the Wilson Performing Arts Center at 300 Commerce Dr. at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 28.Reza’s recent tour and television appearances have astounded over 30 million viewers from across the world on multiple networks as well as...
Efforts continue across the Red Oak community and the county to dig out from one of the largest snowfall events the area has faced for several years.Red Oak street superintendent Chris Baird said the snow events, which took place Tuesday into Wednesday and then again Thursday through Sunday, is one...
The Fika Coffee Hus at 313 Broad Ave. in Stanton is under new ownership and ready to thrive in 2024.Bradley and Malinda Koehn of Stanton were announced as the new owners at the end of September, and the shop reopened as the Fika Coffee + Bake Shoppe. Bradley said he and wife Malinda have been...
The Red Oak Police Department wrapped up an active 2023 and is now gearing up to help the community and surrounding area this year.Red Oak Police Chief Justin Rhamy said this past year was much like 2022, with mental health calls being the most prevalent.“It continues to be the number one issue for...
Local school officials have expressed their sadness in the wake of a school shooting at Perry High School on Jan. 4.The Perry shooting was the first high school shooting incident of 2024, which resulted in the deaths of an 11-year-old student, a Perry administrator, and the gunman, and six students...
Emergency responders from multiple agencies tackled a call at NEW Cooperative on Jan. 24.
Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce said that at around 3 p.m, the Red Oak Fire Dept was dispatched to 203 W. Oak St.for a reported explosion with possible building collapse.
Emergency responders arrived on scene at...
The Red Oak Rotary Club will be teaming up once again this year with KCSI/KOAK Country Sunshine Radio for an amazing, fun-filled event that everyone will enjoy.The event is slated during the half times of the Red Oak girls and boys double header basketball games at the Red Oak Junior/Senior High...
The Red Oak Park and Tree Board held its regular meeting Dec. 14, and discussed the opportunity for offering discount pool passes. Park superintendent Adam Van Der Vliet outlined some of the options.“I talked with pool manager Georgana Derr. And she really liked the idea. We’re looking at doing...
The Red Oak Fire Department had an active and successful 2023.Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce said that when it came to the course of the year, their primary calls were for emergency medical services. Also, like last year, Bruce said the department was stretched thin.“What we face is an influx of...