May 2023
Myron Cross
ross Myron Cross PHD, 94, passed away at his home, in Berryville, Arkansas. He was born in Illinois, to Ray Eugene Cross and Dina Geldmeier CrossKinder, who preceded him in death.

Glenn Lloyd Girth
irth Glenn Lloyd Girth, 77, of Jenkins, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at his home. He was born June 17, 1945 in Springfield, Mo., the son of Lloyd and Betty (Potter) Girth, who preceded him in death.

Games cover campus on Field Day
Cassville primary and intermediate students — like Sadie Essary, left, Brodie Bishop, center, and Onyx Ochoa — soaked up more than the sun in at sponge relay station at Field Day on May 10.

Junior Beta Club attends state convention in Branson
On March 1 and 2, nearly 50 Cassville Junior Beta Club members attended the State Beta Club Conference at the Branson Convention Center. The 2022-23 school year is the inaugural year for the Cassville club.
Kids’ Fishing Day upcoming
Youth ages 15-and-under have the chance to fish all day for free on Saturday at Roaring River State Park. A section of the river from the first low-water crossing upstream toward the hatchery will be specially designated for youth to fish in throughout the day.

Miller 1 of 30 selected for Missouri Agribusiness Academy
Saige Miller, of Cassville, was one of 30 high school sophomores recently selected to participate in the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Agribusiness Academy (MAbA). Miller and the other students selected will spend a week in June in the St.

Ribbon cut at Zone 4
Zone 4 Mini Golf and More recently held a ribbon cutting. Front row: Chad Butler, Jason Taylor, Owner Shannon Beemer, Owner James Beemer, Johnny Bishop, and Shon Bishop.

Jig On the Water
May 17, 2023 Roaring River came up to 83 CFS on Monday, so it is not flooded but it has gotten dirty, so back to mop flies, San Juan worms, egg patterns, stuff like that for the next few days until it clears up. There will still be a little bit of dry fly fishing, and I think beetles and ants will remain good choices for the rest of the summer.

51 ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ in Purdy
Purdy graduates, all 51 of them, celebrated their accomplishment on Saturday with confetti and tossing their hats.

60 seniors walk at Southwest
Southwest High School graduates toss their mortarboard hats in the air after the ceremony Thursday.