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More time needed

Tktroutman@cassville-democrat.com he Cassville football team wanted just a couple more minutes on the clock Friday, but time ran out in the middle of a comeback effort against Nevada, resulting in a 27-22 loss. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said an inability to finish and Nevada’s ability to melt the clock were the biggest contributors to the result.
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Kyle Troutman: Who needs sleep?

As I was posting my football live updates article on Friday from the sidelines of the field at Wildcat Stadium, a Cassville sports mom posed a question to me — do you ever sleep? This week — really this month — sleep is or the weak. I am frequently asked how I can seemingly be everywhere, and frankly, it’s just the job.
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Is two cups of coffee worth it?

Dear Editor: Do the math — will the price of two cups of Starbucks coffee make our kids better educated? Amendment No. 2 would allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to regulate licensed sports wagering including online sports betting, gambling boats, professional sports betting districts and mobile licenses to sports betting operators State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick’s office estimated unknown tax revenue ranging from $0 to $28.9 million annually.
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Through the Years, Oct. 16

30 YEARS AGO: UP-UP BUT NOT AWAY — Operating from a tether line, Charles Venable, a native of Exeter, now in the glass business in Neosho, put on a show for Cassville elementary Monday. The balloon inflation and rides for some came a week late because of weather last week. Venable is shown here making adjustments to his flight equipment with help of Cassville R-4 staffers. The elementary student body is shown in the background. Below, Venable talks with Ron Cowan about the process of filling the balloon, with fan equipment which Cowan was watching as a crew helper.
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Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week

Glacier and her little ones are ready to be welcomed into their permanent homes! Glacier is a 1-year-old white Domestic Shorthair, known for her sweet demeanor. She has three white kittens and one orange and white kitten that are also in search of their forever homes. The kittens are two months old. Adopters can complete an application at www.havenoftheozarks. org/adopt.
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