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Kyle Troutman

Kyle Troutman

  • Joined: February 22, 2024
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Arthur Lee “Art”Goddard

Arthur Lee “Art” Goddard, 83, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Cassville in Cassville, Mo. He was born January 14, 1941, in Wann, Oklah., the son of Earl and Cleora (Dewitt) Goddard.

Patch of Sunshine now licensed

The Patch of Sunshine Childcare and Learning Center is enrolling children after becoming state-licensed recently. The center, located across from Fast Trip at 101 Main St in Cassville, has been in place for several months and officially opened its doors in March.

Howell Roddy Lloyd

Howell Roddy Lloyd, 79, passed away on June 2, 2024, at his home in Prairie Grove, Ark. Born on September 2, 1944, in Houston, Texas, to Howell Thurston Roddy and Maidelle Jackie (Kendall) Lloyd.

Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken, June 3-9

The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 215 calls for service for the week of June 3-9. The CAD events created by central dispatch are the Calls for Service Barry County Officers respond to every day, included in those calls are alarms, assaults, burglaries, domestic disturbances, DWI's, stealing, harassment, medical issues, paper service, prisoner transports, suspicious persons, traffic stops and warrant service.

News Briefs, June 12

The last day to register to vote is July 10 for those who are not current registered voters of Barry County and who wish to vote in the Aug. 6 Primary Election.

Kyle Troutman: It’s the inside that counts

On the south end of Cassville High School, the Performing Arts Center has taken its shape. The building, an impressive 36,025 square feet, is completely dried-in, meaning all exterior construction is complete and no precipitation will enter the building.

Lady ‘Cats set wins record

A new era of Cassville girls soccer is dawning following a record-setting season that ended in one of the most painful ways in the sport — a penalty shootout. This year’s Lady Wildcats set the record for wins with a 13-6-2 mark, besting the 11-10 record of the first varsity season in 2019, and it tied its season record for shutouts with 8.

Haven of the Ozarks: Pet of the Week, June 5

Mayo is just the sweetest girl. She came in covered with ticks and was starving. She is now thriving and learning that people aren’t as scary as she first thought. In fact, hugs and cuddles are her favorite. Her breed is unknown, and her estimated DOB is Jan. 18, 2024. All dog adoptions at the Haven are half-price in June.Adopters can complete the adoption application at www.havenoftheozarks. org/adopt. No appointment needed for adopters. The Haven is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. All Haven of the Ozarks pets are fixed, up to date on their vaccinations, and microchipped. For more information, people may email havenozarksanctuary@ gmail.com, or call at 417-835-3647.