Kyle Troutman
Traffic stop leads to distribution charge
An Eagle Rock man has been charged with a felony after methamphetamine was allegedly located in his vehicle following a traffic stop and K-9 search.
Woman charged with arson, assault
A Seligman woman has been charged with two felonies after allegedly setting a couch on fire in a home where the victim was lying in another room.
News Briefs, June 24
The monthly Wheaton Road District Meeting will be held on July 6 at 5 p.m. at the Wheaton Road District barn on Highway A, across from Holmes Farm Supply.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: Preparing for the primaries
Almost everywhere you turn in recent weeks, whether driving through town or navigating the winding roads of southern Barry County, you are sure to see one or more political signs in a yard, intersection or other highly visible place along your drive.
Community Voices — Janet Mills: Grab a lesson from the dumpster
Day in and day out, serving as director of the local food pantry, I see a lot of things most folks never get the chance to see.
Community Voices — Jon Horner: Why not in Cassville?
As we know, it’s late June in Barry County.
Through the Years, June 24
40 YEARS AGO: LITTLE MISS AND COURT — Jennifer O'Neill, a six year old cutie, was named Little Miss Cassville in a Chamber of Commerce program that included publication ballots.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, June 24
I’m Willa, a 6-year-old calico domestic shorthair with a gentle spirit and a heart ready for a loving home. At 9.5 pounds, I’m a perfectly portioned companion who’s already spayed and settled into my personality.
Rex Howard Eaton
Rex Howard Eaton, 90, of Jenkins, Mo. passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 in Delaware, Okla. He was born June 30, 1935 in Kearney, Mo., the son of R.H. and Fannie Ann Elizabeth (Castle) Eaton, who preceded him in death. …
William Allen Pritchard
William Allen Pritchard (Al), passed away on June 13, 2026, at his home in Cassville, Mo., in a tractor accident at the age of 86. He was born on July 17, 1939, in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, to Walter and Marjorie…
