Cassville man charged with terroristic threat
An arrest warrant has been issued for Cassville man charged with making a terroristic threat toward a business in Monett.
Man interfering with firefighters charged for meth
A Verona man is being held on the Barry County jail on two felony charges and a misdemeanor after allegedly bringing methamphetamine into the facility after his arrest.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: In our backyard

For the next month or so, keeping my normal level of work productivity will be a challenge.
Community Voices — Terry Held: Shhh…don’t tell anyone, but…

“The greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.” — Roald Dahl
Community Voices — Jeremiah Buntin: Camp stories

Back in 1933, a 97-acre camp for girls was opened on the banks of Shoal Creek near the village of Pioneer in north Barry County, west of Purdy, and named Camp Sylvania.
Through the Years, June 17

30 YEARS AGO — HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? Master gardener Evelyn Hardwick and her husband, Lee, spend many hours together working in their garden.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, June 17

Hi! I’m known now as Delilah, but I started at the Haven as Lady May. I’m a good girl who came back to the Haven because my person had medical issues and could no longer care for me.
Thomas Lane “Tom” Brooks

Thomas Lane “Tom” Brooks, 59, of Exeter, Mo., passed away peacefully Monday, June 8, 2026, in Cassville, Mo. He was born March 13, 1967, in Pueblo, Colo., he was the son of Marland and Dorothy (Barrett) Brooks, who preceded him…
Johnnie “Kenneth” Stanley

Johnnie “Kenneth” Stanley, 87, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026 in Cassville, Mo. He was born August 6, 1938 in Wheaton, Mo. the son of O.C. and Twyla (Harrell) Stanley, who preceded him in death. Also preceded…
Cassandra F. Smallwood (Bain/Chapman/Stanley)

June 25, 1951 – June 4, 2026 Sandy passed away after a long battle with Lewy Body dementia. In her life she worked as a paraprofessional teacher in Bartow County, GA, and the Springdale, AR police department. She was a…




