Cassville teacher recognized by MOSHAPE organization

The Cassville school district has announced that Cassville High School Teacher Erin Flehmer has been selected as the 2025 Physical Education Teacher of the Year for the Southwest District by the Missouri Society of Health and Physical Educators (MOSHAPE).
Michelle Hilburn: Fall into season’s readings

Even though summer temperatures are still lingering, the calendar says that fall has arrived, and I couldn’t be happier.
Kyle Troutman: Enjoying the ride

Growing up playing soccer, there was not much that beat getting a hat trick (scoring three goals in the same game), and even though my field now is less grass and more ink, there are still hat tricks to be had.
Barry Electric Cooperative Breaks Ground on Office Expansion

Barry Electric Cooperative has announced the groundbreaking of a significant office expansion project, adding over 5,000 square feet to its headquarters.
Wheaton Heritage Festival provides interactive history lesson

The second annual Wheaton Heritage Festival, organized by the Wheaton Historical Society and Depot Museum, was held Oct. 11. Spokesperson Chris Hay called the event a success. 'We had a lot more people in attendance this year than we did last year,' Hay said. 'We may even have made a little money.' The event featured local vendors, musicians, activities for kids and craftsmen who demonstrated skills and machinery from years past.
Herrin Animal Hospital earns accreditation from top vet association
The Herrin Animal Hospital has announced that it has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
Jordan Troutman — TroutMom says: ‘Thank you for picking me, every day, I love you’

What a week I have had. First, and most importantly, my wonderful husband and I celebrated five years of marriage on Thursday, Oct. 16. More on that in a moment.
Thompson to celebrate 90th birthday

Please join family and friends in celebrating Ruth Thompson’s 90th birthday on Sunday, from 1-3 p.m. at the Cassville Senior Center, located at 1111 Fair Street in Cassville.
Greg Armstrong: Guardrails in our lives

I love living in the Ozarks. The beauty of our little slice of America is hard to beat. One thing that comes with the territory is curvy roads.
JAG learns trees at Community Garden

The Barry County Community Garden hosted 20 youth in the Cassville High School Jobs for America’s Graduates program. Master Gardener Skip Easter gave a demonstration on fall tree planting and an overview of what a forester does as a job.



