Lifestyle
Through the Years, Jan. 7
40 YEARS AGO: PROGRESS IN WEATHER BREAK — With springlike temperatures, MECO Construction of Springfield is progressing rapidly on the Walmart store site near Cassville. South wall construction and concrete pouring are underway, and the store is scheduled to open in mid-1986.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Jan. 7
Meet Phil! He’s a very adorable and energetic boy. Phil is very friendly and social and is a family dog. He likes other pups but wants to play and rough house, so a playful dog sibling will be the best match.
Ribbon cut at Flat Creek Mercantile
On Friday, Flat Creek Mercantile celebrated its membership to the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting.
Able 2 Products Company Recognizes Employee Service
Four employees of Able 2 Products Company in Cassville were recognized for milestone employment anniversaries at a company-wide meeting on December 16th. In business since 1972, Able 2 Products Company sells lights and accessories to police, emergency and utility markets under the SHO-ME trademark. Company vice-president Caleb Buntin awarded gifts and certificates of appreciation to the honorees.
Through the Years, Dec. 31
The Eagle Rock Booster’s Association and Golden Circle Shores Association voted to merge into the Eagle Rock-Golden Association to coordinate promotion and tourism efforts around Table Rock Lake.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Dec. 31
Tinsel is an adorable mixed breed pup. Her date of birth is Nov. 1, 2025. Her sister has already found a home, and she would love to have her own home soon.
Barry County Health Corner: WIC services available at Barry County Health Department
The Barry County Health Department offers WIC (Women, Infant, and Children) services to clients that qualify. The WIC program is a supplemental nutritional program for women, children, and infants. Eligibility includes pregnant women, women breastfeeding their infant up to the infant’s first birthday, and postpartum women up to 6 months. It also covers infants up to their 1st birthday and children through the age of 5 years. You must live in Missouri and the household income can be no more than 185% of the federal poverty income guidelines.
CS Bank named Best Bank to Work For
The American Banker, the award-winning national monthly publication, named CS Bank as a 2025 Best Bank to Work for in America recipient.
Through the Years, Dec. 24
50 YEARS AGO: INTO THE REAL THING — A junior high art department snowman created for a Christmas parade later became an authentic snow figure on the courthouse lawn.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Dec. 24
Meet the adorable Buster! He is a dachshund/terrier mix breed, and he is a low rider! His DOB is 12/20/2024 and he weighs 40 pounds.
