Kyle Troutman
Sheila Harris: Heads up, sludge-followers!
As a precursor to issuing new permits for the land-application of sludge, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public informational meeting in Jefferson City at 1 p.m., May 19, regarding the proposed issuance of four new Master General Permits, including the use of one-year and five-year P-indexes for land-application.
Merlyn Johnson: Education funding — We’ve been here before
As a superintendent — and just as important, as a taxpayer here in Barry County — I want to share a timely perspective on decisions currently being made in Jefferson City that will directly impact our students, our staff, and our community.
Robert Grady: ‘Mother’
The following is a poem for Mother’s Day...
Through the Years, May 6
30 YEARS AGO: HUSE WINS FIRST AT BIG 8 — Senior Wildcat track star Jeremy Huse placed first with his 14'0" pole vault at last week's Big 8 district competition at East Newton.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, May 6
Hi! I’m Haywire! I am so much fun and have tons of energy. I would love to have a big yard to play in and would love to go on adventures with you.
Health Department appoints new administrator
The Barry County Health Department has announced the appointment of Brianna Meyer as the new Administrator, effective April 13.
Phillips receives Ruby Award
The Soroptimist Club of Barry County has selected Teresa Phillips as the 2026 recipient of the club’s Ruby Award.
Moments shared at Parade of Graduates
Cassville graduate Ava Hinson, right, hugs her sister, kindergartener Aria Krueger, during the Parade of Graduates at the Cassville school district last week.
Karen Loraine Allen
Karen Loraine Allen of Cassville, Mo fell asleep in death, Tuesday April 28th, 2026. Karen was born in Webb City, Mo. November 16, 1947 to Wayne and Marjorie Porter. Karen was preceded in death by her older brother Joe McConnell…
Barbara Anne Ruark
Barbara Anne Ruark, 89, of Washburn, Mo. passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Hampton Place Healthcare in Rogers, Ark. She was born April 5, 1937 in Denver, Colo., the daughter of Carroll Shepard and Bessie (Smith) Miles, who preceded…
