Doris Jean Haase
Doris Jean Haase, 62, of Wheaton, Mo. passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at her home.
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February 2025
Charles Michael “Mike” (Captain Mac) McJimsey
Charles Michael “Mike” (Captain Mac) McJimsey, 78, of Monett, Mo. passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
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Gary Gene Goostree
Gary Gene Goostree, 80, of Rocky Comfort, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
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Cassville wins Southwest Tournament
Cassville’s speech and debate team took first in team sweepstakes points a the Southwest Tournament recently.
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Jeff Fugitt: Balancing Biblical teachings with public discourse
I have had several conversations of late with folks concerning how we connect our understanding of biblical teachings with the public discourse around current events.
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Southwest FFA to celebrate 50 years
The Southwest High School FFA officer team is inviting the public to its 50th anniversary celebration at the high school. In honor of this milestone, the current officer team also invites any former FFA advisors, officers or members to come to its chapter banquet. The banquet is scheduled for Sunday, May 4. People may RSVP for more details by calling Linda Morgan at 417-826-5413 or emailing lmorgan@swr5.net.
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Good deed recognized
On Feb. 19, the Barry County Judicial Center was closed due to hazardous road conditions and dangerously cold temperatures. During this time, a family noticed that the sidewalks had not been cleared and took it upon themselves to assist.
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28 attend FFA Greenhand Conference
First-year Cassville FFA Chapter members recently attended the Area Greenhand Conference. Greenhands is a term commonly used in FFA to describe first year members.
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Melissa Hamilton: From the garden
Barry County Community Garden in Cassville has blossomed into a vibrant hub for local residents seeking to connect with nature, promote healthy living, and strengthen community ties.
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Jeremiah Buntin: Isolated incidents and an Ozarker’s measure
When searching for local history, some interesting places to explore are newspapers in other states.
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