Kyle Troutman
Through the Years, Jan. 28
50 YEARS AGO: AND SOON THERE WILL BE TWO — This telephoto shows work in progress in putting a new 150,000-gallon water tower in place for Cassville. The tower will be used by contractors to hoist sections of the water storage facility into place.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Jan. 28
Meet Rolly! She is a beautiful pit mix. Her date of birth is Sept. 16, 2025. Rolly was abandoned with her two siblings, but they are hoping to find their forever people soon.
Purdy City Council finds conflicting policy
While reviewing records at the council’s Jan. 14 meeting, the Purdy City Council ran into a case where policy and practice did not agree.
News Briefs, Jan. 28
The Barry County Genealogical and Historical Society book collection is now located at the Bayless/Salyer house on the corner of 9th and Townsend streets, behind the Post Office.
Ronnie Stricklin
Ronnie Stricklin, age 75, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
James Lawrence “Jim” Houser
James Lawrence “Jim” Houser, 92, of Monett, Mo., passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at his home.
Ruth Ann Koons
Ruth Ann Koons, 89, of Washburn, Mo. passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo.
Teresa Ruth “Teri” Smith
Teresa Ruth “Teri” Smith, 69, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers.
16 bring home Big 8 medals
The Cassville boys and girls wrestling teams posted impressive showings at their respective Big 8 Conference Tournaments, reeling in a total of 16 top-three finishes.
Wildcats fall in last two games, host Seneca Friday
Cassville's Aiden Whittington puts up a shot in a contest against Hollister on Jan. 19. The Wildcats fell in the contest, 63-54. Cassville hosts Seneca (1-12) on Friday, then travels to Monett for the Barry County BasketBrawl on Feb. 3.
