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Through the Years, June 4
40 YEARS AGO: PARK’S KID’S DAY TOPPED ALL — Roaring River State Park topped all state facilities Saturday in attendance at Kid’s Day, when youngsters and under could fish free. Skip Doak, assistant superintendent at the park hatchery said 283 took it. It was the second largest turnout at Roaring River since the program started in 1981.
SHELL KNOB. TAB: Fido Fixers prevents pups
Shell Knob woman takes action to get area pets spayed, neutered By Sheila Harris sheilaharrisads@gmail.com “An ounce of prevention prevents a pound full of puppies and a neighborhood full of…
SHELL KNOB TAB: Charity golf tourney kicks off His House fundraising
His House Foundation, a family-centric non-profit in Shell Knob, is uniting the lakeside community and spreading its influence into the greater community beyond.
SHELL KNOB TAB: A slice of Shell Knob in Jeff City
Cupps’ handmade quilted jacket, gavel have ties to history, family By Sheila Harris sheilaharrisads@gmail.com Scott Cupps, Missouri’s 158th District House Representative for Barry and McDonald Counties, calls Shell Knob home. …
Cassville hosts 2025 Invitational High School Pickleball Tournament
29 student teams compete in event moved indoors due to weather
TROUT TIMES: Mysteries pending, mysteries solved
Claiming a mere 15 miles or so in length, Roaring River is one of the shortest rivers in the nation, but its source, Roaring River Spring, has captured the imagination of mystery-lovers since time immemorial.
TROUT TIMES: Upgrades, new activities mark Roaring River State Park’s calendar
With Opening Day fast approaching, staff at Roaring River State Park is making progress to welcome thousands of guests over the trout fishing and camping season, completing numerous upgrades and adding activities for visitors to enjoy.
TROUT TIMES: A super welcome to Roaring River
On behalf of the entire team here at Roaring River State Park I’d like to welcome you to the 97th Opening Day.
TROUT TIMES: Kyle Troutman — Catch a memory
It's 6:25 a.m. on March 1, and the first light of day is just peeking over the hills towering above the fogged-over, rushing 55-degree waters of Roaring River.
THROUGH THE YEARS MAG: Some came home
By Sheila Harris Retired Navy Captain Edward Estes, a former resident of Purdy, had a story he liked to share about the time surrounding his five years as a prisoner…
