August 2023
Kyle Troutman: Talented, together
I’ve never wanted to be Simon Cowell. Yet, on Saturday, I found myself in a chair at a judges table, doing my best to channel his biggest talent to judge the 10 acts set to perform in the inaugural Ozarks Got Talent show.
Pass the sticks!
The Cassville Branch Library hosted Bill’s Xtreme Video Game Kart on Friday, allowing patrons to play video games and enjoy laser tag as part of the summer reading challenge, “All Together Now.” Playing Super Smash Brothers together were Jacob Johnson, left, library assistant, and Kaitlyn Bonass, 15, of Shell Knob.
Richard Gene “Rick” Lee
Richard Gene “Rick” Lee, 75, of Springfield, Mo. passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at Cassville Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Cassville, Mo.
Kerby Alan Brooks
Kerby Alan Brooks, 66, of Washburn, Mo. passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at his home.
Naomi Myrtle Fielding
Naomi Myrtle Fielding, 93, of Washburn, Mo. passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Cassville in Cassville, Mo.
Reverend Orville Lee Wiseman, Sr.
Reverend Orville Lee Wiseman, Sr, 87, of Cassville, Mo. passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023.
Jig On the Water, Aug. 2
The water at Roaring River State Park is still low and clear, unless they dig in the river. They have been digging in the river a bit, and when they do, it gets pretty dirty, so anglers just have to get above them if they want clear water.
Through the years, Aug. 2
Aug. 8, 1973 — The Tim Shaw family of Perryton, Texas has joined the staff of Crystal Springs Trout Farm here according to John Pottebaum, owner.
Back-to-school sales tax holiday this weekend
Ahead of the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Missouri is encouraging consumers to shop small. The sales tax holiday, which begins on Friday and runs through the weekend, is a great opportunity to support local businesses, NFIB State Director Brad Jones said in a statement.
Jon Horner: Back-to-school time
It’s that time of the year that has different meanings and significance for various groups. Yes, it’s back-to-school time.
