Barry County
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 8
Ruger is such a good boy! He is a Hound mixed breed born March 30, 2022. He is good with dogs, cats and kids. He also knows basic training commands. Adopters can complete an application at www.havenoftheozarks.org/adopt. No appointment is needed. The Haven is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. All Haven of the Ozarks pets are fixed, up to date on their vaccinations, and microchipped. For more information, people may email [email protected], or call at 417-835-3647. Contributed photo
Through the Years, April 8
40 YEARS AGO: CURRY FAMILY POSTMASTERS — Willis Curry's retirement at the end of the month as postmaster at Eagle Rock ends a family era. His mother, Jean, served 45 years and six months in the post.
News briefs
Carr Lane Baptist Church, located at 9276 Hwy. 86, south of Shell Knob, will host the “God Loves People” revival meeting April 19-22.
Lady Tigers overcome adversity in championship season
The Exeter girls basketball team faced a season defined by adversity, but that did not stop the Lady Tigers from turning in a campaign to remember.
Southwest softball enters new era
The Southwest softball team begins the season under new leadership, with a mix of returning players and new faces as the Lady Trojans work to establish their identity.
Southwest senior sets 2 school track records
Over the span of four days in two meets, Southwest Senior Dylan Frost set school records in the high jump and the long jump.
His House Foundation receives Strengthening Our Network Grant
His House Foundation, located in Shell Knob, recently received a Strengthening Our Network Grant thanks to Ozarks Food Harvest’s $1 million investment in agency infrastructure in southwest Missouri.
Arvest Bank’s Million Meals Campaign Returns for 16th Year
Arvest Bank has officially launched the 16th year of its annual Million Meals campaign, a two-month effort to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas.
Wheaton schools proposes bond issue
The Wheaton school district has proposed a no-tax-increase bond issue on the April 7 ballot, aiming to address aging infrastructure while freeing up general funds for operations use.
Area residents say, ‘No Kings’
75 people attend first-of-its-kind rally on courthouse square By Sheila Harris [email protected] About 75 people lined Cassville’s Main Street in front of the courthouse on Saturday to protest the policies…
