News briefs, May 8
The Corinth Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on May 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the cemetery shelter.
Kyle Troutman
Jig On the Water, May 5
The river is in great condition. We are running 90 CFS right now, which isn’t bad for all the rain we’ve had in the area.
SHELL KNOB TAB: The color of Joy
Through her art, Lou Stine has brought color and joy to the Shell Knob area for the past five years. Stine moved to Shell Knob from southeast Kansas in 2019. She comes from a background in Education of more than 30 years, teaching elementary students before transitioning to an elementary counselor.
SHELL KNOB TAB: Carved in wood, by Stone
Turtle Crossing Gallery is a marvel worth exploring — as much a museum, as it is an art gallery, visitors say. Located in a shady alcove just a short, scenic drive on YY Highway past the Central Crossing Senior Center in Shell Knob, the attraction of the gallery can be credited, in part, to the artists themselves: Stone and Karol Akin, who met 17 years ago in Eureka Springs while attending a ballroom dance.
SHELL KNOB TAB: Turning 60 comes with benefits in Shell Knob
Turning 60 comes with a perk: access to the many activities offered by Central Crossing Senior Center. In the lakeside community where seasonal tourism and retirees drive the economy, a resource center for seniors seemed logical to five Shell Knob residents in the 1990s.
Smiles alight on Cassville’s prom night
Olivia Hermansen, left, and Noah Johnson cut a rug together on Saturday at the Cassville High school prom, held at the Barn at Bear Ridge.
Sheriff candidates file finance reports
The first quarterly campaign finance reports were due for county candidates by April 15, detailing each candidate's spending and revenue.
Co-defendant in federal meth case sentenced
A co-defendant in the federal methamphetamine case of Brian E. Hall, 46, of Aurora, has been sentenced for his role in the distribution of meth in southwest Missouri.
Kyle Troutman: Annual dose of Vitamin C ahead
Grab your family, friends and boxes of tissues — graduation season is upon us. Five local schools will send off their seniors between Thursday and May 17, about 300 freshfaced adults, thrusting them into the worlds of college, trade school or the job market after having guided many for over a decade.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, May 1
Who likes to give belly rubs? Tillie is all about the belly rubs. This young girl would love to have someone to play with and a yard to run in. She is a Heeler/Cattle Dog mix. Her estimated DOB is Dec. 16, 2023. 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.