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Through the Years, March 11
30 YEARS AGO: FAMILY WELCOMES JOSH BACK WITH LOVING ARMS — Josh Carlisle Coffey was in good condition Monday at Cox Medical Center-South in Springfield after being lost in the woods for 72 hours in extreme conditions. He has since been released from the hospital. During a reunion with his family, Josh smiled, laughed and told stories. Pictured from left are Rex Owens, Josh’s grandfather from Monett; Lynn Coffey; mother Johnny Sue Coffey; Josh; and sisters Rawn and Gerri Netzer. Not pictured is Josh’s oldest sister, Missy Reeves, who was away from the hospital room when the photo was taken. Cassville Democrat file photo
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, March 4
Meet the adorable Phestus! He is a black with white collie mix. His date of birth is Dec. 17, 2025. He’s at that perfect age to bond with his new family and grow up knowing nothing but love and stability. Adopters can complete an application at www.havenoftheozarks.org/adopt.
Barry County Health Corner: What your child’s blood lead test means
The blood lead test tells you how much lead is in your child’s blood.
Through the Years, March 4
40 YEARS AGO: AT THE FINISH LINE — Cassville Cub Scouts Jeff Crumpler and Lane Truman are shown watching their Pinewood Derby entries finish a heat.
Through the Years, Feb. 25
30 YEARS AGO —A LOT OF STOCKING GOING ON: The hatchery staff at Roaring River State Park is busy stocking the stream with trout in preparation for Friday's opener. In the photo above, Hatchery Manager Jerry Dean, on the left, and Assistant Hatchery Manager Tom Whelan are shown stocking one of the main fishing holes along the stream. Dean said his crews would stock at least 5,500 12-inch rainbow trout and 25 lunkers. He estimates that there are approximately 1,900 14-inch trout and 113 lunkers left in the stream from the winter catch and release program. Based on these numbers, fishermen can expect about 228 fish in each of Roaring River's 33 fishing holes. Over 2,500 anglers are expected streamside on March 1. Cassville Democrat file photo
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Feb. 25
Have you ever seen such an adorable face? Temperance is a shepherd mix with an estimated date of birth of Sept. 15, 2025.
Through the Years, Feb. 18
30 YEARS AGO — GREENWAY UNDERWAY — The Greenway project is underway along the shores of Flat Creek in Cassville. Les Chapman and Donnie Shelley of Chapman Construction Company prepare a portion of the trail for concrete.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Feb. 18
Tatum is a small mixed breed. Her date of birth is Jan. 21, 2025. She weighs 25 pounds. She gives snuggles and loves.
Through the Years, Feb. 11
50 YEARS AGO: IT'S GETTING READY TIME — The ardent type fly fisherman ties his own lures, and this is the time to make sure the favorite type is in ample supply. Jim Rogers, concessionaire at Roaring River State Park, furnished this example in preparation for opening activities March 1.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Feb. 11
Hi I’m Chevelle! I am told I am absolutely adorable and they are so right about that. I’m not really sure of my parents but they guess I’m a Shepherd/Terrier mix and that my birthday is Nov. 7, 2025.
