After a feasibility study conducted some 20 years ago, the 1858 Butterfield Overland Mail Route was designated a National Historic Trail (NHT) by the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) on Jan.
Sales tax revenues to Barry County cities and the county government in November closely matched disbursements from the Missouri Department of Revenue a year ago, with a couple odd twists. Income to cities rose, while countywide sales tax revenues fell, the opposite of what happened in the June distribution, with the same overall result.
The Cassville boys wrestling team has set a goal to take more of its members to the state tournament than ever before. Nathan Fortner, Cassville wrestling coach, said the Wildcats’ process preseason involves setting three team goals and three individual goals for each wrestler.
The city of Exeter held its Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, illuminating the tree and gazebo on Front Street.
The Missouri Sunshine Law, enacted in 1973, declares Missouri’s commitment to openness in government, and there have been some interesting changes this year to the way some records are handled. Probably the biggest change came very early in the year, when files like probable cause statements for criminal charges became publicly accessible on CaseNet without the need for a login.
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will continue its 45th season with its Christmas concert at 3 p.m. on Dec.
Aspen Nicole Lewis, age 24, of Exeter, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was born August 1, 2000 in Springfield, Missouri the daughter of Johnny Lewis and Kelli Schmidt.
Cassville man seriously injured in head-on collision A Monett man died on Wednesday in a wreck at 6:10 p.m. on Highway 37, south of Route B in Purdy.
Meet the marvelous Montgomery! He is a good-looking boy who was lucky enough to land in the yard of a very nice couple to care for him after he was dumped to try to survive on his own. Montgomery is looking for a new forever family to love on him, provide him with a yard to run in and a comfy bed to sleep in. He loves to play and is high energy. He is good with cats, good with dogs, good with children and is house and crate trained. He has even attended dog training classes. He would love to have a dog friend in his new home to play with and keep him entertained. He is tan colored with white around his neck. His estimated date of birth is Oct. 12, 2023. His breed is unknown, but he is possibly a pit mix. Montgomery can climb a chain link fence, so a tall privacy fence would be best for him. Come get this perfect dog. Adopters can complete an application at www.havenoftheozarks.org/adopt.
Russell Dale “Russ” Johnson, 44, of Monett, Mo., passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was born April 24, 1980 in Springfield, Mo., the son of Penelope Brown and Ricky Strong.
