As a young child handing out Christmas ornaments at Tomblin’s Jewelry and Gifts, Mattie Hurt, of Cassville, did not know the store would be hers to manage one day. The business celebrated its 60th anniversary in September, with Hurt representing the fourth generation to work at the family-owned operation.
Obviously, I want to see more budget to address the issue of crime and drug-addiction related disturbances that plagues our district. I am glad that monies are being allocated for the treatment and prevention of opioid-related addiction.
Three-year quarterback Bodee Rose has played his final Barry County Brawl, coming away with a 41-24 victory and inspiration to his younger teammates to keep the trophy in Cassville. The Wildcats jumped to an early lead against the Cubs at home on Friday, and despite losing the lead for a moment in the second quarter, the result was never in question when they took back the lead.
Benjamin Willey, 9 months old, smiled with delight at getting to pet a horse with his mother, Mary Willey, of Cassville, at the Parents as Teachers Fall Event on Oct. 15 at Rocky Edmondson Park.
Following a major disaster declaration, Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) has received $80,000 in disaster relief funding from Missouri Housing Development Commission. These funds are to assist low-income Barry County residents who sustained damage to their homes from severe weather systems that generated tornadoes, high winds, and flooding between May 19 May 27.
Spooky sights and wild frights abound this Halloween season, and nowhere moreso than in Shell Knob. Shell Knob in the Spotlight (SKITS) will put on its fall play, 'Scary, Scary Night,' on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Jack Alton Hamblett, Jr., 83, of Washburn, Mo., passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Melvin Lee Haynes, 88, of Wheaton, Mo. passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at his home.
Quantana Louise “Tanny” Lehman, 64, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo. She was born January 31, 1960 in Monett, Mo.
Christian Thomas Siefert, 71, of Washburn, Mo. passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home.
