May 2023
Wildcats fall in semifinal heartbreaker
The margins were slim, and down 2-1 with the bases loaded and two outs, it was a strikeout that ended a positive season for Cassville baseball. The Wildcats won their first district contest since 2015 on May 13, upsetting Aurora 5-4 only four days after losing to the Houn’ Dawgs at home, 10-5.
Davis “Larry” Morgan
Davis “Larry” Morgan, 78, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Cassville in Cassville, Mo.
Wilma Arlene (Ball) Swanson
Wilma Arlene (Ball) Swanson, 94 of Monett, Mo. passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Oak Pointe of Monett.
Sean Thomas Stallings
Sean Thomas Stallings, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2023, at 51. He was born September 9, 1971, in El Paso, Texas.
Barbara Ann Bass
Barbara Ann Bass, 76, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo.
Evelyn Belle May
Evelyn Belle May, 95, of Exeter, Mo., passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was born on May 10, 1928, in Forum, Arkansas, the daughter of Thomas and Lydia (Glocksien) Hinds, who preceded her in death.
28 years of Arbor Day in Exeter
Exeter celebrated Arbor Day for the 28th year in the Exeter City Park. In attendance this year was Susie Sorensen, Tree Board Member; Rhonda Scott, City Councilman; Ashley Lowe, Tree Board Vice President; and Jon Skinner, Municipal Forester with Missouri Department of Conservation. Skinner presented the board with the Tree City USA 27th year award.
Jeremiah Buntin: Old-time medicine
If you walk by an Ozark church some Sunday morning, you might hear the congregation singing out the old hymn, “Give Me that Old-Time Religion,” but rarely do you hear the same enthusiasm from people for that “old-time medicine.”
Jon Horner: The impact of graduation celebrations
We are in the midst of graduation season. I love this time of year. It’s wonderful to see young men and women as they complete their journey in education and embark upon the next chapter of their lives.
Cassville golf focused on future
Wildcats’ season ends in district play The Cassville boys golf team is focused on the future and improving in all aspects of the game after the Wildcats’ season ended in the district tournament this year. Jay Rogers, Cassville golf coach, said this was a year of learning for Cassville, and it was a positive one.
