Home » Statement from Bolivar Richburg Central School Superintendent Jeff Margeson after sudden layoffs I was honored to take over this job on July 1 of 2024 as well as being a graduate of Bolivar-Richburg in 1997 I felt the internal drive to try and do more to help out our community and our students I whole-heartedly understood the challenges that came with being a leader and I felt confident that the power of our tight-knit community I didn’t expect those challenging times to come as quickly or as harshly as they did our hometown school districts are significantly affected from external factors and with the help of many professionals over the course of the past ten months Bolivar-Richburg has found itself making the difficult decision to “rightsize” at a much more aggressive pace than we had first anticipated we are trying to navigate issues such as declining enrollment difficult decisions have to be made to ensure that our district is fiscally stable with a budget that is responsible to the tax payers while providing the best education possible for all of our students we have set Bolivar-Richburg on a new path for short and long-term success These rightsizing efforts are district-wide They have also been the most difficult decisions of my professional career These family members are part of a faculty and staff that are second to none trying to raise their kids and do the best they can for their families they have made the selfless decision to be role models for the next generation of our Wolverine family My hope is that you respect the healing process that we are now going through as we extend empathy for those who are affected by these decisions I want to be clear that these problems originated out of years of instability My role as leader of Bolivar-Richburg is to create stability and build back better than we were before As a resident of over 40 years in this district I have always been amazed at how our community has come together during times of hardship and struggle We have made B-R better by helping our neighbors when they are down and supporting each other when we stumble The time to point fingers and assign blame has passed to reflect the same resiliency that we will need to rise from the ashes I have faith in our community that we will get through this together and I ask that you join us in being the leaders that we want our students to become It is truly an honor to serve this community, and I don’t take my responsibilities lightly. Please know I am here to help. Feel free to reach out to me if I can add further clarity or support at (585)-928-2561, or you can email me directly at jmargeson@bolivarrichburg.org A Golden Girl: The Statue of Liberty is Ours Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here — One city is helping make their community a safer place a proclamation was signed declaring April as Autism Awareness Month in the City of Bolivar the City has implemented a SAFE Program Registry in collaboration with the Hardeman County Emergency Communications District and Eagles Nest Family Services The SAFE Program — which stands for Special Assistance for Emergencies — alerts emergency personnel when they may be interacting with someone with autism or other communication barriers while responding to emergency scenes Parents, guardians or caregivers of potential participants can sign their loved one up through a designated form that can be picked up at Bolivar City Hall or the Bolivar Police Department. The form will also be available on the City’s official website The registry forms are sent to the emergency communications district which will allow responders to be alerted should an emergency arise For more local news, click here Home » Joseph M 2025 after a short illness.  Born on August 15 he was the son of Merle and Hilda Jerman Hollister.  Joe was a graduate of Bolivar Central School Bonaventure University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.  He worked as an accountant for CE Air Preheater (now Ljungström) in Wellsville for 43 years and six months Mary’s Church in Bolivar where he served many years as a Lector where he served as a Sacristan and Lector.  Joe was also a member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites Joe was the treasurer of the Bolivar Food Pantry for many years.  In his spare time He is survived by cousins Nancy Lewis of Wellsville Daniel Hollister of Wellsville; Helen Gerhardt of Florida; Kimberly (Daniel) Johnson of Wellsville Scott Lewis      of Alfred Station and Craig (Sarah) Lewis of Webster.  In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brother David Hollister Rinker Funeral Home at 554 South Main Street  A prayer service will begin at 4:00 P.M A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday 2025 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Claude Frankin will be the celebrants.  Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service Memorials in Joe’s name should be made to the Bolivar Community Food Pantry Local author Noah Merritt introduces new books “Gruntbrush,” Main Street Flower Planter Sponsorships Available Explore the Tom Cook Blacksmith Site and Bolivar Archeological Discoveries Take a mid-day break with our free High Noon Talks stories of Texas at our casual lunchtime series was a successful entrepreneur who owned and operated his own blacksmith business a significant achievement during and after the Chisholm Trail era The project seeks to highlight the vital contributions of African American entrepreneurs like Cook whose stories are often overlooked in mainstream accounts of Western history The Tom Cook Blacksmith Shop was discovered during a road widening project in Denton County. Hear from archaeologists and descendants of Tom Cook about this groundbreaking project and how the past is being brought to life through community collaboration and archeology in a panel discussion moderated by Bullock Curator Kathryn Siefker This program will be available as an on-demand recording for CPE credit. To get access to the link and a certificate, email Education@TheStoryOfTexas.com During the widening of Farm-to-Market (FM) 455 in Denton County the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) discovered and evaluated several archaeological sites two sites — the late 19th-century Sartin Hotel and the Tom Cook Blacksmith Shop — required in-depth investigation enlisting the expertise of an archeologist once a frontier town along the Chisholm Trail played a crucial role in the cattle drives that transported Texas cattle to Kansas railheads from 1867 to around 1886 it is the only known African American-owned blacksmith site excavated in Texas in collaboration with the archaeological team as well as the Denton County African American community This collaborative effort was central to developing a comprehensive approach to the project and sharing valuable insights into family genealogy Kathryn Siefker is a senior curator at the Bullock Texas State History Museum where she has worked in the Exhibits department for 16 years Prior to joining the Bullock team she served as the Curator of Education at The Grace Museum providing art education for adults and school children Siefker received a Bachelor’s degree from William Jewell College in History and English and earned her Master’s Degree in History and Museum Studies from the University of Delaware Public programs at the Bullock Museum explore relevant history and celebrate the culture that has shaped our modern world and experiential activities visitors are invited to see local connections and discover how Texas fits into a broader national story Every donation directly supports our ability to provide our communities with outstanding opportunities that educate, engage, and encourage a deeper understanding of Texas. Support our future with a tax-deductible donation Enjoy discounts, exclusive programs, free access to exhibitions year-round, and much more by becoming a Member of the Bullock Museum a division of the Texas State Preservation Board Sign up for e-news 1800 Congress Ave.Austin, TX 78701Mailing Address: PO Box 12874Austin, TX 78711-2874 • Map it ContactUs@TheStoryofTexas.com We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Kurt Sloan created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne Bringing innovative ideas to lifeChad Milburn • 2025 2025) – Bolivar is losing its police chief to Strasburg Randy Haugh has resigned as Bolivar’s chief after nearly 18 years and was sworn in to the same position for Strasburg at that village’s council meeting this week Bolivar Mayor Robert Lloyd says Strasburg has more industry to generate taxes and can pay Haugh more for the job “I totally understand,” Lloyd said he told Haugh after being informed of his decision Haugh leaves Bolivar after nearly 18 years as its chief “That’s pretty serious dedication,” said Lloyd “We really appreciate everything he’s done for our community Lloyd says Bolivar council members will now have a special session tonight to consider options for replacing Haugh Those could include promoting someone temporarily while the position is advertised and a wider search is conducted for the next permanent chief resigned a couple weeks ago to become an electrician The site serves portions of New York and Pennsylvania. Radio broadcast news award winner in NY & PA. Send news releases to wjqzfounder@gmail.com. Anthony Lee Robinson, 47, of Whidbey Island, Washington, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 and is now at peace.   He was born on February 17, 1978, in Hornell, New York.  He was predeceased by his father Stephen B. Robinson, his maternal grandparents Anthony and Barbara Sallazzo and paternal grandparents Leslie and Lillian Robinson. Anthony was a graduate of Bolivar Central School Class of 1996, Jamestown Community College Class of 1998, and St. John Fisher College Class of 2000. After college, he relocated to Seattle, Washington and worked as a Project Manager for Microsoft, Vulcan, and the University of Washington, but was currently self-employed as a Licensed General Contractor. He enjoyed surfing, biking, woodworking, and had a great love for the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. He is survived by his mother Antoinette (Randall) Sprague of Portville; His children, Logan Robinson and Leah Robinson both of Seattle Washington; His siblings, Kristen (Steven) Dibble of Portville, Kimberly Conde of Niagara Falls, NY, Kaleigh (Michael Silva) Robinson of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Adam (Kristie Wilkins) Robinson of Portville; Several Nieces and Nephews, His Soul Mate Lauren McCool of Whidbey, Island, Washington; His Beloved dog and constant companion, Jasper.  A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials in Anthony’s name may be made to an animal shelter of the Donor’s choice. Joseph Aaron Morris (Bolivar)Birth date: Apr 15 We made some wild trips between Memphis and Weaubleau when we were in the Navy Designers Lulu Tan-Gan and Ria Bolivar are proof that it doesn’t matter whether your journey as a fashion designer started over 40 years ago or just over the pandemic it’s the love of fashion and the craft that keeps you going and creating This is an excerpt from the MEGA May 2025 Designer Profile LULU TAN-GAN: Almost half a century, 48 years ago. But my brand is 40 years RIA BOLIVAR: I started during pandemic. I was thinking that I know how to crochet so I’m going to make this for my kid. Like cute bags for my son. And after that cute bags for my friends can I buy that from you?” and “Can you make it like this?” So I started from there RELATED: Treasures in Thrifting with Fed Pua and Jodinand Aguillon You kind of think of what design you want to make which sometimes there are years where knitwear is not so much in trend we were following trends… My process is really having to adjust to the limitations of loom crafting You have to make sure everything is in measure with crochet and knitting It’s been my thing ever since I wanted to be a fashion designer in my senior year in high school—because I was deciding what course to take for college The second reason is I think I enjoy the challenge of creating something new or innovative But I think what I did differently was I was just doing stitching and colors So I became known as “Queen of Knitwear” which I can’t shake off That was like 20 years… Then I started thinking I want to do something as a Filipino designer I was thinking of how I could put knitwear and piña together And so enjoying that challenge makes me continue with my innovation I have a lot of designer peers and models becoming designers When I stepped into Manila and started modelling here LTG: I feel very lucky to be born as a creative person and being surrounded by creative people because I think we have the least problems we just laugh about it and we find a solution Read more of Lulu Tan-Gan and Ria Bolivar’s conversation in MEGA’s May 2025 issue Production and Art Direction JONES PALTENG © 2025 MEGA is a published and presented by One Mega Group, Inc., a subsidiary of AGC Power Holdings Corp. All rights reserved Home » Michael David “Dunsy” Dunsmore It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael David “Dunsy” Dunsmore NY and spent his childhood in Shinglehouse NY.  Mike graduated from Bolivar Central School in 1986 making his mark as an outstanding wrestler His competitive spirit and love for sports carried through his life and his time at BCS fostered lifelong friendships and memories Mike is survived by his wife and love of his life and his beloved grandchildren Maksim Morrison and Baby Morrison Deborah Dunsmore (Rick Johnston) of Shinglehouse and Diana Myers of Columbus Mike impressed many with his skill and attention to detail to each home improvement project he was employed by the American Legion Post 772 becoming a familiar friend and cherished figure in the community and ever-present smile earned him the love and respect of so many Dunsy was the kind of person who never met a stranger—just a friend he hadn’t talked to yet One of Mike’s greatest joys was spending time with his friends and family He cherished the visits of all his buddies and many others who will forever remember his warmth and friendship.  There will always be a seat for him at the Chef alongside those that share the memories that were made Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Mark F Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service at 554 S for viewing on Thursday, January 9th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. A private family memorial service will be held on Friday, January 10th.  After the private service everyone is welcome to attend a public celebration of life at the Bolivar Golf Club memorial contributions may be made to The Coach Robert Dunsmore Scholarship Fund (Venmo @BobDunsmoreScholarship), ensuring that the legacy of both father and son continues to inspire future generations or to the American Legion Post 772 (Venmo @Dunsy-BolivarLegion772) (387 Main St. Bolivar lost a legend and will never be the same without you It might be time to recertify your pistol permit Wellsville boys with big win over Bath; B-R girls have epic comeback WEST TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE PREPARES TO BUILD NEW BOLIVAR HOSPITAL was awarded $9,610,000 from the Tennessee Department of Health Healthcare Resiliency Program Capital Investment Program (HRP-CI) These monies will be used to partly fund the construction of a new West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar Hospital that will replace the current building that was constructed in 1974 The new hospital that will have inpatient beds outpatient services and an emergency room will be designed to meet current and future needs of rural Hardeman and surrounding counties the new hospital will have negative pressure isolation rooms in preparation for future highly infectious disease outbreaks The new hospital will be constructed on land gifted by the City of Bolivar located on Vildo Road off Highway 64  The new hospital will be cost effective to operate and modernized to meet community needs of residents in Hardeman County and surrounding areas “Expanding healthcare access to our rural communities is not just a commitment—it’s a responsibility,” said Tina Prescott President and CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare “This new hospital represents our ongoing dedication to ensuring that every patient has access to high-quality care close to home.” West Tennessee Healthcare plans to break ground on the new facility in late summer of 2025 Bolivar Mayor Juian McTizic released the following statement: “I am excited that West Tennessee Healthcare has and continues to make significant investments in our community Their commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare strengthens our local economy and ensures a brighter future for Bolivar and the surrounding areas We are grateful for their ongoing dedication to enhancing healthcare services and supporting our community’s growth,” said Mayor McTizic For more local news, click here. William Allen Brown (Bolivar)Birth date: Jan 31 When Brody Ingold felt the basketball flick off his fingertips the Bolivar senior swore he put up an airball Tied at 56, Nixa had just banked in a 3-pointer at the other end, capping off an 18-point rally trying to three-peat as Blue and Gold champs appeared to have the momentum if the game headed to overtime But when Ingold's 3 at the horn found the bottom of the net, the celebration was on for the unseeded Liberators. "The mob just came and hugged me and I couldn't see much," Ingold said "We couldn't have done it if it wasn't for all of us." Ingold's 3 at the horn gave the Liberators a 59-56 victory in the first Gold Division quarterfinal matchup at Great Southern Bank Arena on Friday morning The win followed Bolivar's 75-40 win over eight-seed Camdenton in Thursday morning's opener The Liberators have proved they were clearly deserving of a seed "I think we just played with a chip on our shoulder all game," Ingold said We knew that we needed to give it our best and see what happened." controlling most of the first half and into the second until the Eagles came soaring back The Liberators' bench brought an infectious energy that made its way to the defensive end along with his brother Colton Ingold and Wyatt Campbell The previously unbeaten Eagles got a big second half from Jaise Combs who scored 12 of his 20 points in the third quarter The Liberators and Eagles were back and forth throughout the fourth until Bryce Foster banked in Nixa's only 3 with about 22 seconds left "I couldn't believe that went in," Ingold said Bolivar coach Robby Hoegh didn't call a timeout knowing Nixa would likely try to keep the ball out of Brody Ingold's hands He called a play to let him have the last shot which he thought was short when he saw it in the air he was celebrating the Liberators' berth to a Gold Division semifinal and it's what makes the Blue and Gold a special tournament," Hoegh said There's nothing like playing the last two games in Great Southern Bank Arena." Robert Clardy, the winningest coach in Southwest Baptist University football history, has stepped down to become the new head coach at Bolivar High School. Jamie LaSalle, the previous Bolivar coach Clardy had been with the Bearcats football program for 22 years including four as a player and 18 as a coach he was named the school's interim coach before receiving the full-time gig he was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference's Coach of the Year More: Springfield area high school football: Complete coverage from the 2024 season “I am extremely excited about this opportunity to lead the Liberator football program in a community that my family and I call home,” Clardy said in a press release “Bolivar is a great school district with a rich tradition in athletics and a storied past of excellence on and off the field and the Bearcats have gone 39-58 since 2015 the school announced 56 players who signed to play for Clardy Clardy said it was the best signing class SBU has ever had "We are so thankful for Robert and his commitment to Southwest Baptist University and SBU Football," SBU athletic director Clark Sheehy said in a release "He has been a part of Bearcat football for 22 years and we are so thankful for him and what he has meant to our program." Bolivar started the 2024 season 1-3 before winning four of its last five regular-season games in the inaugural year of the Ozark Mountain Conference The Liberators lost 24-21 in a Class 4 district championship game against West Plains March 7, 2025 by Dylan O'Loughlin Leave a Comment One team has just one loss in the last two months in Section V The other squad is looking for its second sectional title since 2022 Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War Memorial is the site of the Section V Boys’ Class C2 championship as Bolivar-Richburg and York go head-to-head 4 seed BOLIVAR-RICHBURG WOLVERINES (17-6 / Allegany County Division I) vs 7 seed YORK GOLDEN KNIGHTS (12-11 / Livingston County Division III)Friday March 7 How they arrived here: Bolivar-Richburg started its journey to the Class C2 final with a 71-48 victory over No The Wolverines carried that momentum into the quarterfinals with a 62-45 win against No 5 Red Jacket and pulled out a 38-35 victory in the semifinals against top-seeded Dundee/Bradford York entered the postseason with a 62-53 victory against No The Golden Knights followed with a couple of upsets including a 61-50 win over No 2 Cuba-Rushford and a three-point victory against No 3 Notre Dame Batavia (71-68) to lift York to the championship Trends: Bolivar-Richburg enters the championship winners in 11 of its past 12 and on a four-game win streak Seven of those victories came by 10 points or more while the Wolverines are 3-0 in games decided by three points or less this season Bolivar-Richburg has outscored its opponents by a combined 75 points York enters the championship on a three-game win streak the Golden Knights have held opponents to under 50 seven times Players to watch for Bolivar-Richburg: Landon Barkley Sr History 101: Bolivar-Richburg is looking to end a 46-year drought and earn its first sectional title since 1979 (D) and first ever C2 title The Wolverines have four sectional championships in program history all coming before 1979 including titles in 1958 (C) York makes its fifth sectional title appearance since 2019 and is looking for its second sectional title in the past four years The Golden Knights have three sectional titles in program history including a C3 title in 2012 its first ever championship back in 1939 and most recently in 2022 with its second C3 title after a victory over Caledonia-Mumford York looks to add to its resume and earn its first ever Class C2 title What’s at stake: The winner earns a spot in the Class C regional qualifier Filed Under: High School, Pine Pieces Copyright © 2025 · Magazine Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in Bolivar basketball coach Robby Hoegh and his wife it was discovered that their baby had a rare genetic condition called Trisomy 18 A quick Google search showed the Hoeghs that their baby's heart wouldn't be compatible with life Yet the Hoeghs decided to put trust in their faith and have the baby Nasya Hannah Hoegh ― meaning "Miracle" and "Chosen by God" ― was born first through weeks in the local ICU and then another period of time at Cardinal Glennon in St hoping to reach a day she could have cardiac surgery Blue and Gold Tournament 2024: Bolivar keeps dancing, will play Republic for Gold championship PHOTOS: All of the News-Leader's photos from the 2024 Blue and Gold, Pink and White tournaments Speaking with others who have dealt with the same fight they believed Nasya Hannah's heart could be fixed and their daughter could eventually thrive "We understood the gift she was," Hoegh said Hoegh took several weeks off to support his wife while a close-knit community supported them and their four children in their time of grief Back on the sidelines this week at the Blue and Gold tournament Hoegh continues to carry the positive perspective he's been known for throughout his 17 years as the Liberators' coach He hopes that Nasya Hannah's story will serve as an inspiration to his athletes and everyone who continues to carry him and his family on their shoulders Nasya Hannah was diagnosed with Edwards syndrome meaning she'd have a large hole in her heart at birth Doctors told the Hoeghs that it was the largest hole they had ever seen and there was a high probability of a stillbirth growing to the point where she didn't need supplemental oxygen She started to act like a normal baby — crying at night and babbling away during the day Her parents started to dream about her future and what she could become waiting for a surgery they hoped would repair her heart sat with Nasya Hannah for about four hours "There were 10,000 ways that Nasya could have left us but we did not expect this one," Robby Hoegh said "We know there's meaning behind her life and her death." Robby Hoegh had already planned to be away from the basketball team to help his wife post-surgery Hoegh and his family realized it was their time to be lifted up by those around them Prayers and acts of kindness were constant Bolivar basketball alumni created a 15-minute video in which seemingly every player he had ever coached sent him encouraging messages There weren't enough thank-you cards the Hoeghs could write to express their gratitude "It's a demonstration of what we're called to do — love other people." Hoegh eventually eased himself back into the Liberators basketball team His assistants had led practices until he was ready to return and coaches from other teams also lifted him up the Nixa basketball team wore shirts honoring Nasya Hannah More: Bolivar basketball shocks Nixa with game-winning 3 at buzzer at Blue and Gold Tournament and everyone who learns Nasya Hannah's story "I want them to understand that authenticity are going to go beyond winning a basketball game how many points you scored and all those things but I can be grateful that good came from this "My heart will never look at basketball as an extreme thing and we try to fight intentionally as much as possible As the countless number of people have reached out to the Hoegh family Robby always responds by sending them the words his wife wrote ahead of Nasya Hannah's celebration of life Erin Hoegh wrote about the love of a mother and the pain of losing a daughter but also expressed her unwavering faith "What I know is Jesus died so we can live," Erin Hoegh wrote and we know there's meaning behind her life and death," Robby Hoegh said "We don't know what door God is going to open but we know that we have this love and desire to serve him in that capacity and whatever brings our way." Bolivar basketball coach Robby Hoegh will coach the Liberators in the Gold Division championship at the Blue and Gold Tournament on Monday at 7 p.m they will become the first unseeded team to win a championship in the tournament's 79-year history Blane E. Neill, 68, passed away Saturday August 24th, 2024, at his home in Bolivar, MO surrounded by his loving family. Blane was born in Independence, MO on March 26, 1956, to Billy Joe and Juanita (McDowell) Neill. The Neill’s worked... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Blane Neill created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Mayor: Run-off between Mouton and West.Councilmember At-Large: Turner and Williams Ward 1: CrenshawWard 2: HilliardWard:3 Sherwood Bolivar Peninsula — It's stood as a beacon on Bolivar Peninsula for more than 150 years and it's still used as a guide to land to this day But who takes care of the Bolivar Point Lighthouse "It's the first thing you see when you come across the ferry and when you are coming down 87," Amy Maxwell Chase said Standing tall since 1872 and now re-painted to its former iconic black and white stripes the Bolivar Point Lighthouse is a piece of Texas history the government auctioned off the lighthouse in 1947," Chase said It was auctioned off to pay back government war bonds." The lighthouse is also a large piece of Amy Maxwell Chase's childhood "We've been maintaining the property all this time the Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation 501c3 non-profit that was started to restore the lighthouse and share it with the world," Chase said Chase quit her full-time job during the pandemic to focus more on what she calls a "passion project." "It just keeps bringing people together for this common goal that we get this lighthouse restored back to the way she was 152 years ago," Chase said Chase took us up the lighthouse's 135 stairs and four landings It's hard to believe the lighthouse has weathered numerous hurricanes and a war "Right here is where the lighthouse was accidently shelled by Fort San Jacinto in 1917," Chase said as she showed us where the lighthouse was patched The lighthouse is proof age is just a number freshly re-painted with a new set of doors "One of the biggest projects we had was in 2023 where we removed the top of the lighthouse," Jody DeSantis treasurer of the board of directors for the Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation said in order to save that and be able to share it later on The new top being one of the foundation's biggest obstacles to date "That's about a $1.4 million from start to finish to get that put on so we can light it up for the coast again," DeSantis said It's called a passion project for a reason The foundation is made up of volunteers with "for the love of the lighthouse" as their motto "When I started back five years ago helping out with this we were a small organization trying to really build up awareness," DeSantis said "There's so much history to be told," Chase said And they're hoping to one day reopen the lighthouse for all to enjoy The foundation relies on grants, donations and fundraising to continues its mission. Click here to learn more Texas Department of Transportation ferry worker Gary Wilson removes stopping blocks from vehicles aboard the ferry Esperanza “Hope” Andrade at the Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry landing Wednesday Vehicles occasionally get stranded on the ferries because of dead or weak batteries and current regulations require them to be pushed or pulled off The Texas House Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing Thursday morning on House Bill 787 which would allow travelers to jump start their vehicles on the Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry Terri Leo Wilson would authorize the Texas Department of Transportation to provide battery service to a vehicle transported on the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry and authorizing a fee for the service allow a qualified ferry employee to attempt to restart the battery so long as the employee is properly trained and has confirmed the absence of hazardous gas “This was an issue we have been engaged with State Representative Terri Leo Wilson on,” said Danny Perez Texas Department of Transportation spokesman Our agency is always looking at ways on how we can make improvements.” An effort to reach Leo Wilson for comment was unsuccessful “If you’ve ever experienced a dead battery while riding the ferry you know how frustrating and inconvenient it can be HB 787 will ensure stranded motorists have access to a quick solution — helping to keep ferry operations running smoothly.” Electronic public comments on the bill can be submitted to https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c470. The hearing is set for 8 a.m Jeff Robinson: 409-683-5226: jeff.robinson@galvnews.com Email notifications are only sent once a day there are no recent results for popular articles there are no recent results for popular images there are no recent results for popular videos there are no recent results for popular collections Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Start your morning with the top headlines each day Receive email alerts anytime there is breaking news or a severe weather alert Get the latest local and national sports headlines delivered to your inbox every morning Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning Receive an email notification each time resident weather expert Stan Blazyk writes a new article ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them ICYMI also features select historical content Receive the most recent obituaries every afternoon Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning Receive updates on the latest issues of Coast Monthly Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account the Strafford Indians (24-4) were left pondering Pondering what could have been if not for the Bolivar Liberators (16-11) who bested the Indians 73-67 in overtime for a shot at the district title game Fast forward one year and it was the Indians who remained the last one standing in Class 4 District 10 as they defeated the host Liberators 57-52 Friday evening in Polk County Senior Cody Voysey led all scoring with his 27-point outburst — including 21 in the final 16 minutes of action I have been thinking about it since last year,” Voysey said It is funny — they bounced us in the semifinals — [so] we felt even more fired [up] to come out here and prove ourselves We have been working all year to show people what we are capable of.” After taking nearly the first eight minutes to net their first points the Indians proved the ‘tale of two halves’ theory as they trailed 14-4 after one quarter and 28-18 at half The second half was a completely different narrative They have been … a lot of these players have played for me since they were sophomores,” Strafford head coach Tyler Ryerson said Most of these guys are multiple-sport athletes,” Ryerson said “All of these guys are going to college to play something other than basketball Voysey opened up from the wing as he nailed the 3-pointer Bolivar’s Brody Ingold retaliated with one extending the lead to 44-39 with 6:42 remaining An Indians turnover led to a corner 3 by Ingold Down 47-39 and senior Brady Ripp committing his fourth foul it seemed the night may in fact go to the Liberators Voysey scored via dribble penetration — a common theme throughout the night Jourdyn Edelstein connected for the jumper and Tyler Hunt scored on the layup Voysey missed his 3 but scored on a long outlet just a second later After Bolivar’s Gardner Casey pulled up from the wing giving the home team the 52-48 lead with 2:57 to go “We just challenged our kids to stay in front,” Ryerson said of the late defense “We have guarded really well all season long They have four guards who all can get to the rim.” Voysey drilled a pair from the charity stripe and the Indians were in business Another Bolivar turnover played into the Indians’ hands as Colton Willis found the net from downtown as the Indians led 55-52 and never looked back The Indians now prepare for Father Tolton Regional Catholic (Columbia) whom they meet at the Class 4 sectionals at 6 p.m Scoring for Strafford: Cody Voysey – 27; Brady Ripp – 18; Colton Willis – 6; Tyler Hunt – 2; Jourdyn Edelstein – 4 Scoring for Bolivar: Colton Ingold – 12; Brody Ingold – 11; Gardner Casey – 9; Matthew Giglio – 9; Canyon Adams – 3; Wyatt Campbell – 8 Some 1,200 Indigenous peoples from Colombia’s southwestern departments are gathering peacefully in Bogotá’s Plaza de Bolívar for a third consecutive day demanding a meeting with President Gustavo Petro to discuss violence in their territories and the government’s unfulfilled commitments with the implementation of the 2016 Peace Accord with ex-FARC and Guambiano peoples arrived on Monday in their brightly painted rural buses – chivas – and have set up a temporary encampment in the historic square they have organized communal kitchens to provide food for demonstrators who have maintained a peaceful presence in the square say they do not feel represented by the country’s larger Indigenous organizations which have traditionally led government negotiations They also point to internal divisions within Indigenous communities as further complicating their demands and Nariño – departments that border Ecuador – are among Colombia’s most conflict-ridden regions where Indigenous communities and vulnerable communities endure persistent threats from illegal armed groups FARC dissidents and National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla have escalated their violent attacks including bombings and armed clashes with security forces in at least 10 municipalities of Cauca As the indians wait for their petitions for peace to be heard by the leftist administration they will continue their demonstration at the heart of the Colombian capital despite several acts of vandalism against the city’s public transportation system and sporadic blocking of roads in the historic center of Bogotá The City Paper was founded in 2008 as Colombia’s first free English language newspaper it was awarded the country’s Manuel Murillo Toro medal in communications for contributing to informed and objective coverage of Colombia Copyright © 2024 The City Paper | Terms and Conditions — One local city council holds a special-called meeting Monday evening February 21 that they would hold a special meeting to discuss “The City of Bolivar Charter Section 3.10: Political Activity Prohibited.” “It’s so vague and then the state charter says something different so it becomes a fight between what do we do Constitution always takes precedent over any other documents,” said Miller city councilperson for Bolivar decided to submit her paperwork to run for city mayor on February 19 However the chairperson of election shares that Miller was supposed to resign from her current position prior to running for mayor shall continue in the employment of the city after becoming a candidate for nomination or election to any city office Any member of the council of the city of bolivar that desires to run for the office of mayor shall resign their position on said council prior to qualifying for the mayor’s office unless such council member’s term expires on the first day of July following the election.” four of us run with the mayor and then 2 years later four of us run with just the council So I am on that group that runs with just the council and I said that’s just not fair,” said Miller This charter has been put in place since 1996 Miller and other city councilmen say they believe this charter should be removed “I think we decided it should just be deleted because it shouldn’t be that way Everyone should have the opportunity to stay on the board and run for whatever position because if you think about it what if four of us decided to run do all of us have to resign?” said Miller the city councilmen have made a vote on how to move forward with the election commission “We’ve decided that we’re just not going to advise the election commission one way or the other We’re just abstaining and staying out of it have this in their charter but they just ignore it people just run,” said Miller To read the entire charter, click here The next city council meeting for Bolivar will be on Monday For more local news, click here. Kenneth Woods (Bolivar)Birth date: Aug 25 By Dana Harding (For OzarksSportsZone.com) 2024 proved to be a challenging season for Bolivar baseball The Liberators finished with an 11-18 record falling to West Plains in the district tournament head coach Darrin Ankrom believes the experience gained by his young players will pay big dividends down the road “We had a very hardworking group of seniors but I knew that we would struggle because we were playing so many underclassmen in key positions,” Ankrom said that should be a key to our success this year.” A quartet of seniors return to lead the Liberators this season in Garretson Cook (1B/P) “These four guys have been three-year starters and have been with me since I took the job three years ago,” Ankrom said and they are ready to turn the corner with this program and win now.” an all-conference and all-district honoree hit .374 last season with 21 runs batted in he compiled a 7-2 record and a 1.09 earned run average Ankrom on Cook: “Will be our leader on the mound as well as a force in the middle of our order Set the school record for doubles last season Committed to Missouri Western State University Ankrom on Sawyers: “Will bat in the top half of our order and play left field.” he posted a 4-4 record with a 3.79 earned run average Ankrom on Fisher: “Will be one of our leaders on the mound.” Carr has committed to play at Drury University next season Ankrom on Carr: “Looking for him to have a big year behind the plate (catcher) Junior outfielder Remington Manes also returns for Bolivar Ankrom on Manes: “Great outfielder with good speed Has the potential to lead off for us this year.” Ankrom also believes a quartet of varsity newcomers will compete for playing time this season in sophomore Bradyn Long “All of these guys saw at least a few innings of varsity ball last year,” Ankrom said and I expect their transition to be a smooth one “We have a lot of guys that have played a lot of baseball In years past we were always behind the eight ball when it came to experience I feel that this year we have eight or nine guys that are a lot more experienced than we have had in the past.” Bolivar will feature plenty of depth as well as returning experience this season “This is the deepest our pitching staff has been since I arrived in Bolivar,” Ankrom said “We return our top two pitchers from a year ago (Garretson Cook and Kanton Fisher) and have a good stable of arms behind them (Evan Mortenson A lot of these guys have already seen varsity mound time so already having experience should be the key to our success.” Following jamboree play at Nevada with Buffalo and the host school Bolivar opens its season March 21 in the Harrison BOLIVAR — Bolivar-Richburg Central School District released its honor rolls for the third marking period of the 2024–25 school year Bolivar Police Department Investigates Recent Shootings are investigating two separate shootings that occurred on March 26 no injuries were reported in either incident The first shooting took place in the afternoon on East Jackson Street Law enforcement swiftly identified a suspect who was later apprehended in Milan with the assistance of the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Madison County Sheriff’s Department and an investigation into the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing at approximately 10:55 PM and remains under investigation Officials have not indicated any connection between the two incidents Local authorities urge anyone with information regarding either shooting to contact the Bolivar Police Department.  Information can be reported anonymously via our email tip line at tips@bolivartnpolice.org or by calling (731)228-3117 As these are active and ongoing investigations including the identities of the suspects or intended victims For more local crime stories, click here. Rex Bennett Brown (Bolivar)Birth date: Nov 24 Home » Tavyn Time: MacDonell, Bolivar-Richburg’s Section V champion the No. 1 seed in wrestling state tournament this weekend Teegan Sibble going after first-ever New York State Girls’ wrestling title for B-R The Bolivar-Richburg wrestling program has featured dominating teams, and in years the team does not dominate, individuals shine. It should be no surprise Bolivar-Richburg senior Tavyn MacDonell was going to be one of the best in the area to start the season, but his opponents and other coaches have been blown away by his dominance. Under the guidance of coach Andrew Taylor (and several members of the Taylor family who have made B-R wrestling a priority in life), MacDonell has won four Section V titles. After cruising to a Section V Class B3 title and being named Section V’s Most Outstanding Wrestler in the heavyweight division. How do you top that? He did not allow a SINGLE point in Super Sectionals, winning by pin and technicals falls as MacDonell heads to states with a 42-1 record. On Friday at the MVP Arena in Albany, he will enter the opening ceremonies as the No. 1 seed in the 170-pound bracket. If MacDonnell reaches the finals, he could face a rematch with Sackets Harbor’s Kalyeb Martin, the No. 2 seed. Last year in states, the two had an epic battle with MacDonell taking home the 1-0 victory. MacDonell won his fourth straight Section V Championship with an overpowering 16-0 technical fall win over Perry’s Noah Leitten to score his patch. He also had wins of 17-2 and a pin in sectionals. The Wolverines also saw Presley McDowell finish third place at 116 pounds, scoring his victory in a 9-3 decision over Warsaw’s Brody Shaffer. At 215 pounds, Cameron Wilber placed fifth. On Wednesday morning, Bolivar-Richburg held a parade in the elementary and high school for MacDonnell and Teegan Sibble and then fire trucks escorted the two wrestlers out of town to Albany. Today, Sibble is the No. 1 seed in the girls’ state championships at the MVP Arena. Against girls this season, Sibble is 8-0. She has already won a Section V title in the boys division. At the first-ever Section V girls’ championships, Sibble did not allow a point, going 4-0. After stories on Sibble appeared in the Wellsville Sun, Sibble’s story was shared on WIVB, as she battles a severe case of Cystic Fibrosis daily. Here is a look at her bracket, the video and photos: NY DEMS: Congressman Mike Lawler broke pledge to protect Medicaid Sectionals start: Wellsville boys open with huge 86-32 win; C-R, Andover-Whitesville, GV/B girls all win Norma Ann Pitts (Bolivar)Birth date: Apr 11 — The Jackson Street Department has announced the following lane closures: All Lanes of Bolivar Hwy/TN Hwy 18 from Malesus Heights Drive to Old Malesus Road beginning Tuesday All road work is subject to weather and road conditions and may incur delays accordingly. If you have questions about this project, you are asked to contact the Street Department at 731-425-8541 or 731-513-0391 For more local traffic coverage, click here Southeast Texas — Mysterious lights described as drones are drawing attention along the East Coast and raising eyebrows on the Gulf Coast Cheryl and Dave Bowman shared their videos with KFDM/Fox 4 News The couple was relaxing outside their home Wednesday night near Rollover Pass on the Bolivar Peninsula Cheryl tells us they counted about 15-20 lights between 7:30 and 9:30 at night The lights were moving north from the Gulf to Galveston Bay She posted the videos on a Facebook group page and although they suspect the lights are drones no one has a definitive answer about what they are or where they're coming from Cheryl captured video of more lights coming in Thursday night although one headed from Rollover toward Crystal Beach after it got closer to shore Anchor Dax McCoy spoke with the Bowman's to get their first-hand account of the lights Niki Sparrow is sharing her photos with KFDM of what appears to be a meteor streaking across the sky Nikki captured the images while she was stopped at the light at Highway 69 and Wheeler Road shortly before noon Thursday They're perhaps not as mysterious as the Bolivar lights but still drawing a lot of attention in Southeast Texas Bolivar Peninsula — As hurricane season approaches residents of the Bolivar Peninsula are learning about a new evacuation plan that designates Highway 87 as the primary evacuation route in the event of a hurricane or natural disaster This designation places Highway 87 on a priority list for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) when deploying emergency response equipment Our only way out besides boat which is the ferry and that could go either way depending on the waters with these storms," said Colt Thomas a board member of the Bolivar Chamber of Commerce The Bolivar Chamber of Commerce has long advocated for this designation emphasized the importance of the designation "Before we would get debris on the road and getting that designation will make it to where they have to make it passable for us to get out." TxDOT's first option for the evacuation route is converting Highway 87 into a contraflow where both lanes would direct traffic to Highway 124 Another option is adding "evaculanes," which would allow the road's shoulders to become additional lanes "The residents of the community have been trying to get this designation for a very long time since Hurricane Ike It's a big win for us," said Terminella While the designation is a significant step forward Thomas noted that more needs to be done to ensure safety "I think we've got a long ways to go in building some sort of seawall Maybe not quite the extent of what Galveston has but we need something there to ensure that we have a safe way to exit the peninsula not only for hurricane events or natural disasters Drivers will soon see evacuation route signage along Highway 87 marking the beginning of the new evacuation strategy BOLIVAR — Bolivar-Richburg Central School District released its honor rolls for the second marking period of the 2024–25 school year Correction: An earlier version of this story included incorrect information about the victim's wounds The 17-year-old was struck once in the torso The Polk County Prosecutor's Office is dismissing a homicide case on the basis of self-defense Corey Keith Nielsen, 34, was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon following the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old Bolivar High School student on July 27 the 17-year-old was driving a pickup truck with nine people on the road near the Morrisville property where Nielsen Someone in the bed of the truck ignited an "aerial type firework" and threw it into Nielsen's yard Nielsen fired multiple rounds from a semi-automatic rifle at the pickup Later investigations showed that the 17-year-old was struck once in his torso The press release says that similar incidents had taken place between Nielsen and the group in the pickup truck weeks prior to the 17-year-old's death "heightening concerns about the safety of the defendant’s family." More: Morrisville man arrested in shooting death of Bolivar High School student A review of the finalized investigation and a deliberation by a panel of local community members culminated in the decision that Nielsen acted in defense of others under Missouri law The prosecutor's office also consulted with other county prosecutors The panel indicated that Nielsen was likely justified in his actions under Missouri's self-defense laws: "The fireworks were large enough to have presented a significant risk to the lives and safety of the family such a threat may warrant a defensive response It does not matter what the intent of the group was; even if they did not intend to cause physical harm Nielsen would be judged on what dangers he reasonably perceived in the situation." the panel was provided the same jury instructions a trial jury would receive and the "vast majority" of the panel said they would rule that Nielsen acted in self-defense "The Polk County Prosecutor’s Office has therefore dismissed the charges against Mr as this office feels there to be no likelihood that a jury unanimously find Mr Nielsen guilty of a crime," the Polk County Prosecutor's Office said in the press release.