Wildcats take aim at Big goals on the mat

Cassville’s boys wrestling team enters the winter eyeing major achievements behind a veteran core and a senior class intent on finishing its run with a statement.
Young and hungry: Lady ‘Cats take second in first tourney

With 10 wrestlers out for the season, the Cassville High School girls wrestling team enters the winter focused on youth, leadership and momentum from last year’s state run — and the Lady Wildcats started off solid with a runner-up finish at their 7-team home tournament on Friday.
Former police officer arrested on child porn charges
A former police officer was arrested on Dec. 3 and charged with two felonies related to alleged possession of child pornography.
Shell Knob-area teen found safe
UPDATE: 5 P.M. FRIDAY: According to the Stone County Sheriff's Office, Sherwood has been found safe in Barry County.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Dec. 3

Daisy Duck is a new addition to the Haven family. She is a 3-month-old mixed breed. She will grow to be a medium/large sized dog.
John Richard Woolis

John Richard Woolis, 91, of Shell Knob, Mo., passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, in Springfield, Mo. Born on December 23, 1933, in Columbus, Kan., the son of Richard W. Woolis and Letha (Williams) Woolis, who preceded himin death.…
Rayma “Sue” Wilson

Rayma “Sue” Wilson, 92, of Herndon, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Born on September 7, 1933, in Shell Knob, Mo, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Zelma James. Sue was preceded in death by…
Patrick Alan Rosentreter

Patrick Alan Rosentreter of Wheaton, Mo., passed away on November 28, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was born on April 25, 1950, in Carlinville, Ill., to Alvin and Paulene (Eichen) Rosentreter, who preceded him in death.…
Through the Years, Dec. 3

The Cassville city council went on record to replace chlorination equipment at two wells during their regular meeting Tuesday night. Mayor Bill LeCompte said the expenditure would involve slightly over $500. Present equipment is considered inadequate and will be replaced as soon as the new installation can be installed by local employees.
Kathryn Sue Peterson

Kathryn Sue Peterson, age 74, of Washburn, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Circle of Life in Bentonville, Ark. She was born November 1, 1951, in Bentonville, Ark. to Dale Self and Betty (Boatman) Self, who preceded…


