January 2024

Trout Tales, Jan. 31

January 31, 2024

I tagged along with Publisher Kyle Troutman on Friday to the annual Career Day at the Southwest school district. He manned one of 26 tables filled with a myriad of local professionals who love their jobs enough to spend 90 minutes sharing the ins and outs of their industries.

Southwest students look toward futures on Career Day

January 31, 2024

Blake Whitley, front right, and Kacy Whitley, front left, speak to Southwest juniors, from left, Jesse Townsend, Matthew Bise, Hunter Cain, Brycen Cox and Noah Lamphere, about a possible career as a pharmacist.

Purdy man graduates US Marine Corps Boot Camp

January 31, 2024

Private Travis Zan Hughes, 18, of Purdy graduated from United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on Dec. 8, 2023. Private Hughes successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD San Diego as one of many recruits in Charlie Company Platoon 1043. Following a short leave, he has reported to Camp Pendleton for Infantry Training Battalion. Contributed photo

Cassville wrestling winding toward districts

January 31, 2024

The Cassville wrestling program tossed around its weight in the Big 8 last week, testing the waters against potential road blocks in the fast-approaching district and state tournaments. Cassville’s boys and girls squads hosted Seneca for a dual on Jan.

50 years ago

January 31, 2024

Jan. 8, 1975 — SAVINGS FIRM WILL CONSTRUCT OFFICE BUILDING The Cassville agency of Monett Savings and Loan Association, has purchased property on Main Street and announced plans to construct an office complex.

Peggy Pauline Reed

January 31, 2024

Peggy Pauline Reed, 94 of Neosho, Mo. passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Cox Hospital in Monett, Mo.

Nancy Denise Shupe

January 31, 2024

Nancy Denise Shupe, 66, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, at her home.

Ruth Marie Wilkinson

January 31, 2024

Ruth Marie Wilkinson, 74, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Bentonville, Ark.

January 31, 2024

Duane Latta passed from this life and into the arms of Jesus on January 21, 2024, at Roaring River Health and Rehabilitation in Cassville, Missouri. Duane John Latta, 86, was born January 26, 1937 in Harper, Kansas to Frank Milton Latta and Verna Ruth (Wuthnow) Latta.

Bob Mitchell

January 31, 2024

Bob Mitchell passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on November 7, 2023, at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri. He was 94.

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