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The COVID-19 Pandemic: Changing, but Echoes of the Past Still Haunt

Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 12:00 AM By JonChristopher Collins The COVID-19 levels for Missouri counties Taney and Greene have plummeted, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. This is welcome news for health care providers. Local mental health professional Thuy Rudy, owner of Alliance Counseling Associates, has practiced counseling for 20 years. SheContinue reading “The COVID-19 Pandemic: Changing, but Echoes of the Past Still Haunt”

What Bothers Me and Why?

I’ve never responded to one of these WordPress prompts, so I decided to reply to one of them today. Lately, I have found myself enthralled by the passage of time. Admittedly, this is not the first time I have contemplated such thoughts. Everything seems to change. It’s not necessarily good or bad, and it’s quiteContinue reading “What Bothers Me and Why?”

Changes to my Website

Hello! I know I haven’t published new content or communicated recently. Moving forward, that’s going to change. Lately, I’ve been pursuing personal and professional goals. Starting this week, I will publish on my website at least once a week but with a goal to post twice weekly. The format is changing, and new content isContinue reading “Changes to my Website”

Branson IT GIS Analyst is Employee of the Month

Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 2:00pm By JonChristopher Collins Branson government employee Stephen Gilbert was awarded the Employee of the Month Award on Tuesday evening at City Hall during the Board of Aldermen meeting. Alderman Chuck Rodriguez presented Gilbert with the award. “On behalf of the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, City Administrator, and City staff, itContinue reading “Branson IT GIS Analyst is Employee of the Month”

Branson Mayor Honors Assistant Police Chief for Graduating FBI National Academy

Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 10:38am By JonChristopher Collins Branson Mayor Larry Milton honored Branson Assistant Police Chief Eric Schmitt during Tuesday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting for his recent accomplishment. “Assistant Chief Eric Schmitt graduated from the FBI National Academy on June 9, 2022 as a member of the 282 session,” Milton said. The mayorContinue reading “Branson Mayor Honors Assistant Police Chief for Graduating FBI National Academy”

Branson Public Works/Engineering Project Manager is July Employee of the Month

Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 9:58am By JonChristopher Collins Branson’s Public Works/Engineering Project Manager received the Employee of the Month award on Tuesday. Alderman Marshall Howden presented the award to Roger Clark during Tuesday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting. “Roger was nominated for his work on the Utility Undergrounding on W. 76 Country Blvd. He wasContinue reading “Branson Public Works/Engineering Project Manager is July Employee of the Month”

What Police can and Can’t do About Homelessness and Panhandling

Friday, June 24th, 2022 11:20am By JonChristopher Collins Branson Police Chief Jeff Matthews spoke Thursday about what can and can’t be done about homelessness and panhandling. He said over the years the courts have looked at solicitation from the viewpoint of Freedom of Speech. “You got to remember that the Constitution was not written forContinue reading “What Police can and Can’t do About Homelessness and Panhandling”

Two Branson Employees Received Employee of the Month Award

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022 10:31am By JonChristopher Collins Two Branson Utilities Department employees received the Employee of the Month award on Tuesday. Branson Alderman Ruth Denham presented the award to Utilities Wastewater Treatment Equipment/Plant Operators Kent Edwards and Greg Robertson during the Branson Board of Aldermen meeting. “Kent and Greg are receiving this award dueContinue reading “Two Branson Employees Received Employee of the Month Award”