Cassville

Kyle Troutman: Who needs sleep?

October 15, 2024

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.

October 15, 2024

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.

Through the Years, Oct. 16

October 15, 2024

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.

Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week

October 15, 2024

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.

Beck publishes 4th children’s book

October 15, 2024

Cassville resident Lana Beck has published a fourth children's book, which is dedicated to her nine-year-old grandson. Self-published through Barnes and Noble, Beck's story is titled 'Gideon's Halloween' and follows three-year-old Gideon while trick-or-treating.

Rodeo Parade clip-clops down old town road

October 15, 2024

Entertainer Tyler Pettigrew, right, waved to people gathered on Main Street for the Rodeo Parade on Saturday, an event that returned to Main Street after being ceased decades ago.

October 15, 2024

The Community Faith Chapel, located at 13372 Highway 248, will host a Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville vs. Nevada, Oct. 11

October 11, 2024

This Homecoming bout is brought to you by Johnson Chiropractic, supporting Wildcat Nation with chiropractic, muscle and athletic training care!

Pioneer life explored at annual Frontier Days

October 9, 2024

Roscoe watches the crowd as he prepares to take a group on a carriage ride during Frontier Days at the Schreiner property on Sunday.

Navigating the CARE-ousel

October 9, 2024

Twyla McInturff, former Librarian for the Wheaton School District, is fighting her second battle with breast cancer. Her first diagnosis was in 2010, and her second should have been diagnosed far faster than it was.