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Morning Osage Beach! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Osage Beach’s mayor predicts a 2027 economic boom.
  • Why a domestic dispute in Osage Beach now carries federal prison time
  • How did a church credit card rack up $11,000 in charges?

Also on today's calendar: The Sunrise Beach Little Theatre Presents: Old-Time Theatre and 4 more events.

Find out what's happening in Osage Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Not as cool, with a high of 54 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Friday: Colder with sun and clouds, temps: high: 39, low: 25.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy; turning colder, with a high of 33 and low of 5 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Osage Beach Mayor Believes 2026/2027 Will Be A 'Boom Year' For The Lake Area (krmsradio.com) — Osage Beach’s mayor says local businesses should see stronger years in 2026 and especially 2027, with major projects like The Oasis, a new outlet mall, and a Marriott drawing visitors. He also expects the city’s finances to remain healthy in 2026 despite higher planned spending.
   

• Mexican National Pleads Guilty After Domestic Disturbance in Osage Beach (krmsradio.com) — An Osage Beach apartment disturbance earlier this year has led to a federal case, with a man facing up to 17 years in prison for a firearms offense and illegal reentry. Prosecutors say he fired a gun into the air during a dispute, and Osage Beach police helped investigate before he entered a guilty plea this week.
   

• Osage Beach man charged for using church credit card for $11k in personal expenses (krcgtv.com) — Osage Beach residents may want to know that a former employee of a local church is accused of making more than $11,600 in unauthorized purchases on the church’s credit card. Court documents say the money went toward food, gifts, online orders, and a legal bill, and that the suspect claimed to have repaid much of it through donations, which the pastor disputes.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Learned that a friend of mine bakes on the side and just picked up these delicious cookies!
    So, secret is out if you’re needing her services! She can be reached at mfournier@gmail.com (Nextdoor Lake of The Ozarks)
  • I’m officially running my business, Nature’s Mood Creations.
    I hand-paint unique concrete decor and create one-of-a-kind pieces that stand out indoors or outdoors. If you appreciate handmade work with colorful… (Nextdoor The Boulders)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Osage Beach. Apply here.
  • Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate - Temporary in Osage Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Osage Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake Ozark

  • Lake Ozark Eagle Scout earns every merit badge (krcgtv.com)
  • Man Rescued After Boat Motor Failure Leads to Water Search on Gravois Arm (krmsradio.com)

Camdenton

  • Defense bill compromise drops audit on Chinese drones (agri-pulse.com)
  • Rock Bridge girls basketball cruises past Battle in home-opener (komu.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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