Kyle Troutman

Kyle Troutman

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.

Through the Years, May 1

50 YEARS AGO: FASCO’S PROPOSED CASSVILLE PLANT — This is the design drawing of the electric motor manufacturing plant FASCO Industries Inc., of Rochester, N. 1. proposes to build in Cassville. Company plans are to begin immediately after a two-proposition bond program passes here on May 21. The 150,000-square-foot steel and masonry structure would be located on approximately 45 acres purchased by the investments of local businesses in the amount of $50,000. Employment the first year is projected at 400 persons with a three-year growth to over 500 persons. Bond issues pending include a $250,000 water and sewer expansion program for the city of Cassville under a general obligation bond and a $3 million industrial revenue bond for plant construction and equipment. Neither will affect local tax levies. The large manufacturing complex will present this basic view from the Sales Barn Road just south of Cassville.

Robert “Bob” Wendall Windes

Robert “Bob” Wendall Windes, 90, of Washburn, Mo., passed away on April 21, 2024, in Rogers, Ark. Born on November 11, 1933 in Monett, Mo. to Wendall Alvin and Orlena (Grimes) Windes, who preceded him in death.

Jeffrey Neil “Jeff” Black

Jeffrey Neil “Jeff” Black, of Cassville, Missouri passed away at his home on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the age of 64. He was born on April 7, 1960, in New Brunswick, Canada, the son of Neil and Wyonna (McDougall) Black.

Sales tax income drops in April

April sales tax revenues to Barry County dipped for the third time in four months. With the biggest drop since December 2024 impacting more than half the municipal recipients, the sales tax disbursement reflected a general return to pre-pandemic normalcy instead of steady growth.