Kyle Troutman
Community Voices — Jon Horner: The sounds of August
There is something about the sounds of August that can take a person back in time.
Through the Years, Aug. 26
30 YEARS AGO — RIDING THE RING AT RECESS: Shannon Bond and Shelly Jones, both first grade students at Cassville, seem to be enjoying recess during their first full week of school.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Aug. 26
Hi, I’m Pamela — a precious 2-month-old grey and black domestic longhair kitten ready to steal your heart! I’m already litter box trained, which means you can skip the messy part and jump straight to the fun.
Judith Ann Eves
Judith Ann Eves, 82, of Golden, Mo., passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at her home.
Vida Jo Finch
Vida Jo Finch, age 88, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Aspire Senior Living Roaring River in Cassville, Missouri.
Forrest Arthur “Frosty” Garland
Forrest Arthur “Frosty” Garland, age 85, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Monday, August 17, 2026 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri.
Scott Ramaeker
Scott Ramaeker, age 48, of Purdy, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Freeman Hospital in Neosho, Missouri.
Strong core returns from Final Four run
After a memorable and historic season that built excitement around the Cassville softball program, Coach Jordan Savage said the Lady Wildcats enter this fall’s campaign with momentum, experience and a determination to keep improving.
Veterans lead Lady Wildcats into new season at the net
Cassville volleyball enters the 2026 season with a veteran core, a growing program and expectations of making a deeper postseason run.
Cassville Women’s Invitational well-attended
Janie Watson, of Cassville, sends a tee shot toward the green during action at the Cassville Women's Invitational at the Cassville Golf Club on Thursday. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
