Man injured in big rig wreck
An Arkansas man was injured on Friday in a wreck at 12:01 a.m. on Highway W, two miles east of Wheaton.
Kyle Troutman
William Hodgson: Public trauma – old and new
This devotional and directory is made possible by these businesses who encourage all to attend worship services. We often think of a trauma as a life changing event which has an enduring effect.
Paul Herbert Holmes
Paul Herbert Holmes, 80, of Monett, Mo. passed away on September 7, 2024, at his home.
Doggies dip at YMCA’s swim day
Brought to the Cassville Aquatic Center’s Doggie Swim Day Saturday by owner Tammy Ennis, of Exeter, Gunner lived up to his breed by retrieving a duck in the pool over and over again. The Cassville Area YMCA, which operates the pool owned by the city, hosts a doggie swim day every year as the last event before winterization.
Dry-cured bacon workshop coming in September
The Barry County University of Missouri Extension is holding a dry cured bacon (pork belly) workshop for youth and adults. Before refrigeration, many Missourians cured hams and pork bellies as a method of preserving food.
FEMA deadline Sept. 23
The deadline is Sept. 23 to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal EmergencyManagementAgency(FEMA), available for individuals and households in 10 Missouri counties as a result of May 19-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.
Murray Bishoff: Giants in our midst
An extraordinary thing happened at the Purdy City Council meeting in August. Bob Moser, a retired Monett police dispatcher, has been serving on the Purdy City Council on and off since 2005, after he spent one term as mayor, resigning after being elected to a second term.
Late 1990s Cassville football alumni celebrated at home opener
Cassville football alumni from 1995-1999 were honored on Friday at the Wildcats’ home opener against McDonald County.
No seniors, no problem
Few teams are as young as the Wheaton volleyball squad. With no seniors and only three juniors, the team of 20 is focused on long-term goals and development coming off a trying 3-21 season last year.
Exeter welcomes 3 to staff
The Exeter school district welcomed three new staff members this fall. They include: Lindsay Reed, K-12 librarian; Jennifer Brown, elementary secretary; and Andrea Howard, paraprofessional.