Cassville
Ramaeker, Holenda awarded Shelter scholarships
The Shelter Insurance Foundation recently awarded a pair of $1,500 scholarships to Elly Ramaeker, a graduate of Cassville High School, and Sarah Holenda, a graduate of Wheaton High School.
Vincents enjoy ruby anniversary
In November of 1984, Matt Vincent of Bristow, Okla., asked Dorinda Hendrix, of Tulsa, Okla., for her hand in marriage.
Homans celebrate 40 years
Pastors Paul Homan and wife Susan Homan are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on June 8.
Through the Years, June 4
40 YEARS AGO: PARK’S KID’S DAY TOPPED ALL — Roaring River State Park topped all state facilities Saturday in attendance at Kid’s Day, when youngsters and under could fish free. Skip Doak, assistant superintendent at the park hatchery said 283 took it. It was the second largest turnout at Roaring River since the program started in 1981.
Lynn Hilburn: Barry County History Part II: Land
The story of land in early America is a tale of ambition, conflict, and governance.
7 local students win Crowder Quill awards
The winners of the annual contest for the Crowder Quill literary and art magazine of Crowder College have been announced for the 2024-25 edition, with seven Barry County high school students placing.
News Briefs, June 4
Come be a hero (or a god). Join the Cassville Arts Council in bringing “The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical” to life. First rehearsal is June 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sho-Me Plaza, located at 404 State Hwy. 248 in Cassville.
Randolph takes murder plea
A Cassville man charged with stabbing another man to death in June 2023 has accepted a plea deal in Polk County Circuit Court.
Two for the show!
After two years of missing out on the podium at the Class 3 MSHSAA State Track and Field Championships, Cassville senior Aaliyah Franklin broke through the ceiling in her final prep meet — twice.
Kyle Troutman: ‘Worst Day’ behind us
Can you recall your worst day ever? My wife, Jordan, and I heard recently a story about a family who celebrates them. More on that in a bit.
