Devotional Column — Raymond Ticknor: A new way of seeing
In recent times in the latter days of the second half of my life, God has opened·my eyes to a new way of seeing.
Barry County Health Corner: Advice on septic setups
Septic systems are the unsung heroes of public health, treating wastewater for roughly one in five U.S. homes.
City gives inaugural Monett Matters Award

The June meeting of the Monett City Council began with recognition of caring in the community as it presented new monthly recognition program established by the City Council.
Bees, beekeeping tips shared at Historical Society

The mysterious world of honey bees came to life for the Monett Historical Society’s June 16 meeting.
Monett Museum celebrating 250th

The Monett Historical Society and Museum is focusing its displays on a wider community than the city this summer.
Dearing to serve mission

Cooper Dearing, son of Amy Hoyt and Kevin Dearing, of Monett, will be serving two years in the Utah Saratoga Springs Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
News Briefs, July
The annual Monett Freedom & Fireworks event is set for Saturday, July 4 at Monett South Park.
Residents voice concerns about Cassville storage tank

About 30 people attended a public meeting at Crowder College in Neosho, hosted by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR), on Thursday.
Best in show!

Cassville's Easton Long, 12, Bri Still, 16, and Mason Long, 15, displayed their bulls following the Grand and Reserve Champion competition at the Barry County Fair on Saturday. Pictured at far left is Dawson Summers, of Lawrence County who earned the Grand Champion title.
Mayor charged with perjury
The mayor of Seligman has been charged with two felonies for allegedly failing to disclose he was a convicted felon on declaration of candidacy paperwork in 2015 and 2016.



