Opinion
Melissa Hamilton: From the garden
Barry County Community Garden in Cassville has blossomed into a vibrant hub for local residents seeking to connect with nature, promote healthy living, and strengthen community ties.
Jeff Fugitt: Balancing Biblical teachings with public discourse
I have had several conversations of late with folks concerning how we connect our understanding of biblical teachings with the public discourse around current events.
Nathan Toon: Like Peter on the water
Recently, things have begun to change in my life and those around me.
Morgan Williams: The uncharted journey of becoming a chamber director
No matter how much someone warns you, nothing truly prepares you for becoming a chamber director.
Janet Mills: O’ possum – are you awesome?
If you’ve ever been out in the dark, maybe taking out the trash or heading to the barn, and locked eyes with a possum, you know the feeling.
Kyle Troutman: If you see something, say something
In recent weeks, I have read more heinous probable cause statements than I would like.
Kyle Troutman: A super winner
On Feb. 13, 2024, I wrote a column about the inspiration behind the Kansas City Chiefs’ back-to-back Super Bowl wins, praising the team’s never-quit attitude in the comeback win and being the Grim Reaper when things were grim, to paraphrase Coach Andy Reid.
Sheila Harris: His House series — Residential program changes families’ lives
If you’re like me, you might be finding it hard to look away from the drama unfolding on our collective national stage right now. I admit to feeling frozen in place, mesmerized by the daily — often hourly — breaking news stories.
Katelynn Bowen: A call for child care accessibility
Dear Editor: Childcare in the U.S. is broken, and Barry County is no exception.
Kyle Troutman: Is the credit worth it?
AState Senate Bill enacted in August 2023 is finally getting its time under the spotlight in Barry County. SB 190, and the August 2024 revision called Senate Bill 756, created a new property tax credit for seniors 62 and older, allowing those who are eligible, to apply and are approved to essentially have their real estate property tax levies frozen at the time of approval.
