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Tumble on by SKITS’ fall play
The Shell Knob in The Spotlight (SKITS) community theater actors group are working arduously putting the finishing touches on their respective roles for the comedy “Trouble-In-Tumbleweed.” The play will be on stage Nov. 17-19 at the Central Community United Methodist Church in Shell Knob.
Renick celebrates a century
Former Shell Knob resident Freda Renick, of Lee's Summit, turned 100 years old on Nov. 4.
Mr. Clean wins Halloween!
Brice Stehlik, as Mr. Clean, won the Halloween costume contest at H&H Pool Hall. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
Arrest made after Exeter wreck
Three people were injured and the driver arrested following a single- vehicle wreck at 3:50 p.m. on Friday, two miles west of Exeter.
Mercy Cassville earns national recognition
Mercy Hospital Cassville has earned a national recognition, named a 2023 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Mercy Cassville is one of only four hospitals in the state to receive the recognition.
Stake presidency changes
Recently, the Monett Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints had a change in its stake presidency. Although the name “Monett” might give a false idea that the Monett Stake only comprises the town of Monett, the stake reaches as far north as Cedar County, as far south as the Arkansas border, just shy of Billings on the east and some places near the Kansas border on the west.
Indoor events well-attended on chilling Halloween night
At Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cassville, Freya England, 5, of Cassville, enjoyed the singing skeletons set up at the Oct. 31 trunk or treat in the building. Kyle Troutman/ [email protected]
News briefs, Nov. 8
Cassville High School will host its 35th annual Veterans Day assembly on Friday at 9 a.m. in the high school gymnasium.
The Show celebrates tricenary
In full regalia, Blake Whitley danced as he sang “King Tut” during Thursday’s performance of The Show, which celebrated its 30th rendition this year.
Chili and Salsa Cook-Off winners announced
First State Bank of Purdy won first place in Judge’s Choice Best Chili at the annual Cassville Chili and Salsa Cook-Off on Saturday.
