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Trout Tales, Jan. 15

January 15, 2025

While the boss was homebound due to last week’s snow, I was sent on assignment to find the best sledding hill in Barry County. Alas, I was distracted by this scene at the home of Adrian Reed in Purdy.

Trout Tales, Nov. 13

November 12, 2024

I was scrolling through my Fishbook last week and came across this informative graphic provided by the Eagle Rock-Golden-Mano Fire Protection District.

Trout Tales, Oct. 2

October 2, 2024

I was watching reels Tuesday morning when I caught this photo from my friend in Washburn. It’s Barry County’s most-seen animal in the least-likely location! No bull about it, this half-ton man of the night made his way down Highway 37 to a neighboring pasture where all the ladies and littles were hanging out. Is Angus here just a lonely guy, or is he a man on a mission? Reports in the morning revealed he was just a little hungry.

Trout Tales, Sept. 18

September 17, 2024

I ventured just outside of Barry County this weekend to test out the lake water in Baxter. On the way, I drove past this church on Highway H in Stone County and my fish eye caught its sign.

Trout Tales, July 17

July 16, 2024

I stopped by the FEMA Event Center last week to see my favorite hillbilly, Rusty Pliers. This magician and ventriloquist performed for the Cassville Branch Library’s Summer Reading Program, and the YMCA day campers enjoyed the show, too.

Putting their best hoof forward

March 13, 2024

Justin Brattin, of Exeter, used all his might to hop onto his donkey during the first of three donkey basketball games at Exeter schools on Saturday. The event, put on by the FFA Booster Club, benefitted the Exeter FFA program.

Trout Tales, March 13

March 13, 2024

The house was packed and some mules were Eeore-ly morose after taking to the court on Saturday for the Exeter FFA Booster Club’s donkey basketball games.

Trout Tales, Jan. 31

January 31, 2024

I tagged along with Publisher Kyle Troutman on Friday to the annual Career Day at the Southwest school district. He manned one of 26 tables filled with a myriad of local professionals who love their jobs enough to spend 90 minutes sharing the ins and outs of their industries.

Trout Tales, Jan. 24

January 23, 2024

I went down to Roaring River State Park a couple of times last week in search of the almighty Bald Eagles said to frequent the spring area this time of year, and after a few attempts, I think I’m giving up. I’ve seen a few of America’s birds, but they are soaring so high up in the sky I can’t get any good pictures of them.

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