March 2023

Merlyn Johnson: How would open enrollment affect Barry County?

March 1, 2023

Open enrollment legislation working its way through the state General Assembly would enable K-12 students to attend school in a nonresident district. This may appeal to parents for a variety of reasons including specialized academic offerings, class sizes, friendships, facilities, sports, location, convenience and the overall feeling/atmosphere of a district.

Trout Tales, March 1

March 1, 2023

It was "Party Time" last week at Mizzou Arena as I watched the Cassville wrestlers kick some tail at state. I don’t care what the old fogies say around here — these kids aren’t snowflakes!

March 1, 2023

Coming up with a topic for this guest column is the hardest part for me. If you know me, you know, as a co-worker once said, “Don’t ask Cheryl what she thinks, she’ll tell you.” I’m not usually at a loss for words.

Through the Years, March 1

March 1, 2023

1983 opening day of Roaring River State Park getting underway Tuesday March 1, 1983. The Robert Alyward, chairman of the Missouri Conservation Commission gives the opening signal with the opening gun. Democrat file photo

Making a STATE-ment

March 1, 2023

The Cassville boys wrestling team took a record number of members to the Class 2 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships Wednesday and Thursday, and they have returned with a record number of medals.

Party on, girls

March 1, 2023

The Cassville girls wrestling team was easy to spot at the MSHSAA Wrestling Championships — just look for the girls in party hats and novelty sunglasses. The Lady Wildcats entered state with high expectations, ranked No.

March 1, 2023

Charlie 22 Outdoors founder hopes to help veterans Charlie 22 Outdoors, an organization for veterans to enjoy outdoor experiences, is planning its ninth trip to Roaring River State Park this year, and the company’s founder is being honored with the opportunity to fire the gun to start the season. Scott Hettinger, founder of Charlie 22 Outdoors, said he was asked to shoot the shot at 6 a.m.

March 1, 2023

Sales tax revenue to the bi-county area continued strong in February. Historically, February has represented one of the smallest disbursements of the year, but for the past two years, February has out-performed January for local cities and the county government entities.

March 1, 2023

Great appreciation goes out to the businesses and individuals that donated and helped in anyway at the Britney Paul Benefit held on Feb. 18 at the Seligman Chamber of Commerce Event Center in Seligman.

March 2023

Merlyn Johnson: How would open enrollment affect Barry County?

Trout Tales, March 1

Cheryl Williams: Judge a book by its cover

Through the Years, March 1

Making a STATE-ment

Party on, girls

Hettinger to kick off trout season

Sales tax continues strong in February

News Briefs, March 1

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