February Monthly Market Update with the O'Sullivan Bruce Group Re/Max Lake of the Ozark
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It's this time of year when you start hearing folks at the Lake wistfully talking about "missing the sunshine" and "ready for spring." And while Lake of the Ozarks is a paradise built for warm…
The St. Charles Boat Show returns! Don't miss the boats! March 4–7, 2021 at the St. Charles Convention Center.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Last week’s frigid weather abruptly ended with this week’s big thaw, and pipes were bursting left and right. At second-homes on the Lake—currently vacant—water damage…
Despite traffic volume being significantly down for much of the year, 2020 saw the highest number of traffic fatalities in Missouri since 2007, and the highest number of pedestrian fatalities …
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new director to fill the shoes of K.C. Cloke, who announced her resignation on Thursday.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — As some Lake of the Ozarks dock owners are dealing with dock damage from the big freeze, the big thaw, and a rapidly lowered water level, Ameren Missouri is encouragi…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The brave of heart will be jumping into the freezing winter waters of the Lake of the Ozarks this weekend for the annual Polar Plunge. The Plunge begins at 2 p.m. on …
It’s a familiar sight every winter as you look up at the sheer rock along Lake area highways. Once the air turns cold, spectacular ice towers cascade down the rock face like a frozen waterfall…
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With subfreezing temperatures across the Lake of the Ozarks region, a local church says they wanted to share God’s love through not just words, but action.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — It's been nearly a decade since the Lake has frozen across the main channel. That was last week; this week, the thaw is on, and docks are starting to show damage.
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OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Lake Regional Health System has announced the promotion of Shawn Andreasen, R.N., as Emergency Department director.
If you’re in a blended family, you’re already aware of the emotional and financial issues involved in your daily life. But what about the future? When it’s time to do your estate planning – an…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Lake of the Ozarks has dropped to a five-year low, with the water level falling by more than three feet in the past week. The Lake level, as of Monday, Feb. 22, is be…
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OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — A police pursuit on Sunday led to a chase along Osage Beach Parkway and an arrest in the Wal-Mart parking lot.
After a fire back in November put the recently opened restaurant on hold, Bonnie Café in Osage Beach is now back and better than ever.
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Snow plow truck driver Christian Watts was clearing Highway 54 on Feb. 17, with a plow on the front and pulling a tow-plow behind, when a semi-truck collided with him.
As I write this column I am stuck at home and have been for the past five days due to the snow and freezing temperatures that have invaded our beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. But as I sit and lo…
The Lake of the Ozarks is a beloved summer destination, but in the winter, the little towns and roads nestled around the Lake have a special appeal that many summer visitors don't get to see. …
The Lake froze over this week—a rare, though not unprecedented, event. Erick McDaniel took his drone up, and got these amazing photos. Brrrr!
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Most people never think about how water comes through their faucets. But when freezing temperatures burst pipes, it’s all a homeowner can think about. And after days of single-digit and sub-ze…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The Lake Race Board of Directors has announced Christy Janssen will be Executive Director and Events Coordinator for the upcoming 2021 event, to be held on June 3-5th.
ELDON, Mo. — A Barnett, Mo. woman is behind bars after the Miller County Sheriff's Department says they found $100,000 of meth and drug paraphernalia in her motel room.
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Traffic is backed up on eastbound Highway 54 in Osage Beach, as an incident involving a plow truck has completely stopped vehicle movement in the area. The crash took place …
Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks has had a growing full-time population for several years, but the pandemic has put that trend into overdrive. With the ability to work remotely from the shores of…
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — An Osage Beach family escaped from an apartment fire on Monday morning, and authorities say one unit in the building was extensively damaged.According to the Osage Beach Fir…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Another winter storm will bookend Missouri’s recent bout of Arctic weather, as the National Weather Service says much of the Show-Me State will see a few more inches …
The Lake of the Ozarks has been well-below freezing temperatures for more than a week, and mostly in single-digits or negative territory for days. Coves are frozen-over, and in some areas, the…
If you’re a business owner, you’ve got a lot on your mind – cash flow, competition, marketing, and so on. However, you may also want to think about tomorrow – if you don’t already have one, yo…
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — It may be cold outside, but spring baseball at the Lake is just around the corner. The City of Osage Beach's Youth League registration has opened, for the 2021 t-ball, coach…
With record-low temperatures across the Midwest, Ameren Missouri and Co-Mo Electric Cooperative along with other energy companies are asking residents to chill just a bit on their electric con…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The waters of Lake of the Ozarks are helping keep Missourians warm. Bagnell Dam is nearing its maximum generation level, as power demand spikes across Missouri.
It's the Lake's annual, often-cold wildly popular bar hopping event: the Mardi Gras Pub Crawl returns this weekend. This year, though, the Pub Crawl has a few major changes.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The deep chill settling across the middle of the country is setting dramatic new records.
The Midwest and south-central U.S are blanketed with an Arctic chill, and the National Weather Service says at Lake of the Ozarks, the unusual cold will continue into next week. Wind chill values falling to near 10 below zero are expected Friday night at the Lake.
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Board of Directors have announced the promotion of staff member Paige Jones as the Chamber's new Membership Director.
A familiar face is returning to School of the Osage: head football coach Shannon Jolley comes to build on a winning legacy.
Lake of the Ozarks is known for its excellent waterfront dining scene. Boat up to the restaurant's dock, tie up, and walk up the ramp for dinner with a Lake view.
Camdenton R-III School District and the Smith Law Firm recently recognized Joe Miller, Spanish teacher at Camdenton Middle School, as the district's Teacher Of The Week.
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — A crash on Monday afternoon killed one man and injured two.At approximately 12:44 p.m. Osage Beach Police Department was dispatched to the area of westbound Highway 54 and Passover Road for a Motor Vehicle Crash.Authorities say the crash occurred as a 2007 Ford F-350 was t…
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Due to an extreme weather forecast, the Missouri National Guard Mass Vaccination event at School of the Osage is being postponed from Feb. 14 to March 7. In addition, the second-dose clinic is being postponed to April 11. All those who have an appointment will be called an…
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You know the saying... "If you don't like the weather in Missouri, wait five minutes."
RICHLAND, Mo. — A horse named Molly is on the mend, after a team of firefighters helped pull her from a frozen pond in frigid weather on Wednesday.
Lake of the Ozarks is one of the best places to be in 2021.
For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic may be putting a hold on dinner at the charming local bistro, but the spirit of Valentine’s Day cannot be extinguished. This year, perhaps more so than in the past, you may want to make your Valentine’s Day gifts even more meaningful. So, for example, wh…
Bagnell Dam, built in 1931, has been faithfully holding back the 617 billion gallons of water that make up the Lake of the Ozarks as well as producing more then 500 million kilowatt hours of electricity a year. As the original road to the Lake, untold numbers of vehicles have gone across the…
MORGAN COUNTY Mo. — A 48-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash on Missouri 52, on Sunday, Feb. 7.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The most treacherous type of winter weather—freezing rain—is happening now at the Lake, and the National Weather Service expects it to continue into Tuesday morning, with another round possible Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
CAMDENTON, Mo. — An Eldridge, Mo. man is facing felony charges after he reportedly opened fire on a travel trailer on Saturday. He says he was shooting back after the trailer's owner fired first. The feud was over a woman.
Lake of the Ozarks holds an estimated 83 trillion cubic feet of water, boasts 1,150 miles of shoreline, and is one of the most popular boating destinations in the Midwest. From fishing to swimming, wakesurfing to coving-out, millions of people enjoy the waters of Lake of the Ozarks every yea…
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — A Brumley man is facing felony charges for a break-in at Brumley Tavern on Feb. 1.
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Lake Regional Health System on Friday announced Trish Creach will join the Lake Regional team to serve as executive director of Philanthropy. Beginning in April, she will lead Lake Regional’s efforts to rally community support for enhancing and expanding Lake Regional services.
CAMDENTON, Mo. — After more than nine years in the position of Executive Director, Trish Creach has announced her resignation from the Camdenton Chamber of Commerce. Creach will be departing her role effective March 26, 2021 to accept a position with Lake Regional Health System in philanthro…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Thieves have lately been targeting a very specific car part at Lake of the Ozarks. The catalytic converter, an exhaust emission control device, has been stolen off the trucks and vans of several local businesses including Straight Flush Plumbing, Lloyd Belt Automoti…
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson has activated Missouri National Guard troops to assist with mass vaccination clinics for COVID-19 in each of Missouri’s nine Highway Patrol regions. The event planned for Region F, which includes Camden, Miller and Morgan counties, will be held in Osage Beach.
With winter in full force at the Lake of the Ozarks, a cozy, hometown place to hangout and get an excellent cup of coffee is more important than ever! Look no further than these Lake area coffee shops...
2020 is a wrap. It’s in the books. It changed lives, bringing the unforeseen. It raised challenges that were impactful. The year will be remembered, used as a milestone, studied, documented.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — Authorities say they uncovered suspected Fentanyl capsules and arrested two women in Camdenton's Camelot Estates subdivision this week.
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — Big Thunder Marine at Lake of the Ozarks recently welcomed new Service Director Bryan Collins.
The Camdenton High School Speech and Debate team competed virtually in the 64th Annual Bob Bilyeu Winter Classic by Parkview and Central High Schools. There were 37 schools that participated in the virtual event, with over 750 entries in the tournament. All members of the high school team di…
The newly opened whisky and cigar bar Ashole (pronounced "ash-hole") has opened its doors in Camdenton. Located right next to the Camdenton Firearms off of Missouri 7, Ashole was the fruition of a long-time dream.
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OVERLAND PARK, Mo. — Lake of the Ozarks marine dealers saw record crowds on two of the four days at this year's Overland Park Boat Show, and total attendance numbers were bigger than they have been in nearly 15 years.
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Lake Regional Health System recently welcomed TJ Sweet, MHA, as the Cancer Service Line director. Sweet will be responsible for the leadership of Lake Regional Cancer Center and ensuring exceptional patient services.
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — An Iowa man was sentenced to 180 days in jail on Tuesday, after pleading guilty to Boating While Intoxicated. Wise will serve 30 days shock time, with the remainder of the sentence suspended.
Camdenton R-III School District and the Smith Law Firm are recognizing Michele Rohrer, a third grade teacher at Hawthorne Elementary who also serves on the Science Technology, Engineering, and Math Career Ladder Team, as Teacher of the Week.
It hardly matters who you ask; every business owner at Lake of the Ozarks says the same thing these days: “We need help!"
The Lake of the Ozarks area could soon have another vineyard and winery, as a local couple plans to open the first phase of a vine-to-bottle operation this summer.
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Lake Regional has canceled support groups, events and most classes through at least April 30. The Lake's largest healthcare provider says they made the decision to ensure the health and safety of patients and staff.
If you’ve been investing for many years and you’ve owned bonds, you’ve seen some pretty big changes on your financial statements. In 2000, the average yield on a 10-year U.S. Treasury security was about 6%; in 2010, it had dropped to slightly over 3%, and for most of 2020, it was less than 1…
Camden County senior citizens will get free rides through OATS Transit for medical appointments, work, shopping, and business errands, thanks to a grant from the Camden County Senior Citizen’s Services Fund Board. The Fund Board makes grants available to agencies offering programs and servic…
Was 2020 the Year Of The Boater?
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A new bill introduced in the Missouri senate would prevent boaters from anchoring too close to docks in some areas, and would shore up state law about what constitutes "trespassing" on someone's dock.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A 52-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash on Spencer Creek Road, on Monday, Jan. 26.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — Lake area investigators are looking for a man who they think may have defrauded some local businesses.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A man and his girlfriend have been arrested and charged after a Montreal, Mo. resident died of a drug overdose earlier this month. The man is the deceased person's son.