Kyle Troutman
Sales tax income mixed in November
For the fifth time in six months, Barry County cities showed gains in sales tax revenues in November, and for the fourth time in six months, countywide taxes have also seen gains.
Ozark Festival Orchestra Christmas concert Dec. 7
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will continue its 46th season of concerts in Monett at 3 p.m. on Dec. 7, at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center with a celebration of Christmas.
Missouri State Parks seeks input
Missouri State Parks, in partnership with the University of Missouri, is gathering feedback to better understand how our parks and historic sites bring value to visitors and local communities. Anyone who has visited one of Missouri’s 93 state park or…
Cassville 3rd at Marion C. Early tourney
Cassville High School recently attended the Marion C. Early Speech and Debate Tournament. There were 18 schools in attendance, and as a team, Cassville placed third overall in points to win third in team sweeps.
Kyle Troutman: A sweet night
Saturday was a sweet night, not only because we auctioned off 26 pies for more than $1,000, but also because we will be able to donate about three times as much to two local food pantries. The inaugural Barry County…
Jamie Fugitt: Treasure hunting at Christmas
One doesn’t have to be very old to have experienced a lot of changes in life. For example, although artificial intelligence (AI) has been around several years, it has only recently become a topic of everyday conversation. Even just a…
Jeremiah Buntin: Ozark charity
Back on Nov. 25, 1941, a 19-year-old by the name of George Walker Gordon died about 7 miles southwest of Monett. The cause listed on the death certificate by Dr. Elburn A. Smith was pellagra due to lack of food.…
Through the Years, Nov. 26
30 YEARS AGO: Frances Latimer and Jimmy Durante. During the 1940s, Frances Latimer of Cassville worked at MGM Studios in Hollywood where she met the famous Jimmy Durante.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Nov, 26
Gentle Ben is our senior spotlight this week. He came into our care in 2016. He is a very chill guy that would love to have a home without cats. Anyone looking for a walking buddy for motivation, he loves walks and does great on a leash.
Wesley Eugene Roller
Wesley Eugene Roller, (Cryptologist, for the United States Army), 75, of Washburn, Mo., passed away on November 19, 2025. Born in Cassville, Mo., on June 24, 1950, to Joe and Mary Roller. He graduated from Southwest R-V School in…
