February 2023
Wheaton, Southwest square off
Wheaton freshman Raelyn Buckhannan flies to the hoop for a layup in Friday’s loss to Southwest at home.
County breaks ground on jail, sheriff’s office
On Thursday morning, about 15 county and city officials were on hand to break ground on the $17 million jail and sheriff’s office on Old Exeter Road. Another 20 individuals came to witness the event, some of whom will hopefully be working in the new facility by the end of 2024.
Steven “Steve” Dale Freke
REKE Steven “Steve” Dale Freke, 75, of Cassville, passed away Feb. 3, 2023, with family by his side.
Ashley Sue Matern
ATERN Ashley Sue Matern, 38, of Seligman, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at her home.
Celebrate recovery – Where are they now?
Junior Hernandez first told his story of recovery in the Cassville Democrat 2 years ago on February 24, 2021. Hernandez Celebrate Recovery testimony was part of a 12-part series published in the Cassville Democrat, one step of the 12-step program for each month of the year.
A fitting honor: Curators name building after Eldon Cole
Late MU Extension employee’s name to grace new livestock facility A building under construction at the Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center (SW-REEC) in Mount Vernon has been officially named in honor of Eldon Cole by the University of Missouri System Board of Curators. Cole was a longtime employee of University of Missouri Extension, serving 58 years before his death in April 2022.
Pet of the Week
Arlo is the best friend someone doesn’t know they need. This loving boy is loyal and kind.
Former flea market no longer standing
The former Ole Home Place Flea Market building at the corner of Main and Highway 76 met a sooner than-planned demise on Thursday. Joe Goade, owner of STS Outdoors Guns and Archery on the north side of the building, said crews had used chains to remove two supports from inside the building, then parked their equipment and went to lunch.
Rich Cummings: The special nature of unreciprocated love
This devotional and directory is made possible by these businesses who encourage all to attend worship services. Iwas in the seventh grade and our gym teacher decided it was time for our exercise to turn to dancing.
TroutMom says: Research and retractions
I am working on a research project for one of my final courses for my Bachelor’s Degree. The class was given three choices for their projects, but all of them have to do with misinformation.
