Through the Years, Aug. 27

30 YEARS AGO: FIRST TIME AT SCHOOL — These new kindergartners found a great way to beat the heat. In addition to fans blowing and lights off, these students got to enjoy Flavor-Ices. Students in Kathy Sheehy’s first grade class are pictured above.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week

Meet Toga! She is a white American Eskimo/mixed breed (medium). Toga was born on Nov. 27, 2023. She is good with other dogs and loves walks.
Lady Bulldogs return 6, show promise

With a strong core of players returning, the Wheaton volleyball team is excited to hit the floor.
Shell Knob man dies in boat collision
A Shell Knob man died in a boat collision at 1:45 p.m. on Aug. 18 on Table Rock Lake in Viola.
Rosario Keele: Thank you to all involved in quilt presentation
Thank you, Kyle Troutman and the Cassville Democrat newspaper, for covering the first time in Cassville, the Quilts of Valor of the Ozarks (QOVO) presentation at the Cassville Senior Center during the Independence Day Celebration.
Misha Ann Hull

Misha Ann Hull, age 84, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her home.
David Fisher

David Fisher, 65, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Born November 3, 1959, in Lompoc, Calif., to Joe and Irene (Perkins) Fisher, who preceded him in death.
Reclaiming a depth of faith

School is officially back in session across our area.
Michael Patrick Gasporovic

Michael Patrick Gasparovic, Sr., 77, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Ark.
Thoughts on TroutMan vs. TroutWoman

Two weeks ago, I lost an argument to my wife — and I have not been coerced in any way to make this statement.




