Jeremiah Buntin: A million ways to die in the Ozarks

The beginning of autumn signals the start of the spooky season, that time of year now rivaling Christmas in popularity among youth and adults alike, highlighted by tidings of fear.
Wildcats battle Tigers!

After four games of big-scoring football with Willard, the Mighty Mites Wildcats split games.
Brother Joseph Robert “Joe” Wogoman

Brother Joseph Robert “Joe” Wogoman, 74, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home.
Roe Neal Strickland

Roe Neal Strickland, 78, of Eagle Rock, Mo., passed away surrounded by his family.
Luella “Lue” Dunbar

Luella “Lue” Dunbar, 73, of Cassville, passed away at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo., on Saturday October 11th, 2025, after a long illness of Alzheimer’s and Parkinsons. She was the daughter of Alonzo and Lucinda (Potter)Wallace, who preceded her in death.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Oct. 15

Meet sweet Jency. She is a mixed breed pup. Her DOB is 6/18/25. Sadly, Jency and her 4 siblings were dumped at an apartment complex. They are receiving the love and care they need now at the Haven, but they deserve a better life with their own family.
Betty Marion Phoenix

Betty Marion Phoenix, 91, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Sunday,
Through the Years, Oct. 15

30 YEARS AGO: Pictured are “man on the street” quotes from community members following the opening of the new Cassville High School building on Highway Y. The question asked is, “What do you like about Cassville’s new high school.”
Bridge bids too high
The plan to construct a pedestrian bridge parallel to the Highway 76/112 vehicular bridge in Cassville is falling by the wayside.
Mary Beck

Mary Beck, 96, of Cassville, Mo., passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025, at her home.


