Community News

Anyone in Shell Knob on Oct. 6 may have noticed that there were a lot of good dining choices. Yet, that didn't dampen the spirits, nor the appetites, of those who attended the barbecue fund raiser supper at the Central Crossing Senior Center.  “The food was excellent, the service was great, the diners were happy, and with over 100 in attendance, some funds were raised to help run the Center,” said Jeff Harp, Central Crossing Senior Center public relations specialist. ...

Meet Rupert, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

As has been done yearly since 2008, Central Crossing Senior Center is offering free Medicare Counseling to area seniors. This year, the enrollment period is from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. During this time, eligible seniors can review and make changes in their Medicare Part “D” and may change from Advantage Plans to Medicare or Medicare to Advantage Plans...

Meet Spike, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

  Rounding out its ninth year, Tractor Supply Company, in partnership with National 4-H Council, is gearing up for its Paper Clover event, a semi-annual fundraising campaign that provides millions of dollars in scholarships for 4-H youth. From Oct. 3 to Oct. ...

Poor Boy Tree Service, Inc. wants to congratulate its newest ISA Certified Arborist Jimmie Reed, of Fair Play, (formally of Golden). Reed has recently joined the elite ranks of arborculture by obtaining the title of ISA Certified Arborist. The task of becoming certified is not an easy one to achieve due the requirements of numerous hours of training and study to pass a difficult test. ...

Jonah Meshell, a 6th-grader at Cassville Middle School, received a black belt at Next Level Sport Karate in Springfield.

• Dylan E. Anderson Cope, Cassville, muffler infraction, $130.50. • Juan M. Balleza, Holiday Island, Ark., operating vehicle in careless/imprudent manner involving an accident, misd. A, $80.50 and court costs; no valid driver’s license, misd. D, $30.50 and court costs; failed to wear protective equipment when on motorcycle, $30.50 and court costs...

The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce helped Elizabeth Turner Law, LLC, celebrate their new office, located at 44 Main St., with a ribbon cutting.

This summer, the Carter family, who is new to the Cassville community and school district, set up a lemonade stand where their two young daughters took care of everything from making the cookies and lemonade, sitting at the stand for two days and selling their tasty snacks, even making a delivery to one customer...

The Haven of the Ozarks Pets of the Week are lots and lots of beautiful puppies.

For the 14th consecutive year, Security Bank of Southwest Missouri has sponsored the Cassville Mighty Might football program with the purchase of the game jerseys for each participant in the program.

Meet Cleatus, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

The cast of SKITS (Shell Knob in the Spotlight) has been selected and is rehearsing for their fall play. The play, “Murder’s in the Heir,” is Nov. 9 and 10 at 6:30 p.m., and Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at Central Community United Methodist Church in Shell Knob...

The Cassville Cruisers Car Club presented Ralph and Vicky Lemme, from Holiday Island, Ark., the “Eddie Award” at the September cruise-in.

The Flexibility and Balance classes at Central Crossing Senior Center continue to bring in crowds of people interested in improving their fitness and balance while at the same time having some fun.

The Central Crossing Senior Center wants to thank Hoang Le and Mary Gates of Plaza Pharmacy for coming to the center Sept. 12 to bring this year’s flu shots and provide lunch, as well.

Meet Raider, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week! Raider is a very handsome 3-year-old kitty who came to us due to allergies and health problems of a child in his home.

Roaring River Health and Rehab has the Champion C.N.A. Missouri Long Term Care Ombudsman program for southwest Missouri and gives an annual award, the Exceptional Caregiver Award. The facility nominated C.N.A. Stephan Deshazo for this year’s award. Nominees must go above and beyond the normal call of duty when providing care...

On Aug. 29, Jim Bower, a Vietnam War veteran of Cassville, went on an Honor Flight of the Ozarks to Washington, D.C. On Aug. 26, Bower attended a meeting at the Springfield Airport, where he met a guardian who accompanied him on the flight. He also received information about the flight and the itinerary. ...

Raeleigh Belle Brown, 3, competed in Our Diamond Miss National pageant in Chickasha, Okla., from July 14-18.

Raeleigh Belle Brown, 3, competed in Our Diamond Miss State pageant in Lavaca, Ark., May 26-27.

Soon, women around Cassville will have a new place to receive care — and stay close to home — when expecting a baby. On Sept. 17, CoxHealth Center Cassville will be joined by a new physician, Dr. Angela Conklin, a Family Practice Obstetrician, who will see patients for needs throughout their entire pregnancy and deliver babies at Cox Monett...

Meet Buzz, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

• Kenneth Earl Keith, Jr., Mt. Vernon, financial responsibility violation, misdemeanor D; operate motor vehicle without obtaining new driver’s license after being revoked/suspended, misdemeanor unclassified; seat belt violation, infraction, $121. • Anthony Taylor McBroom, Kansas City, drove vehicle to left side of highway within 100 feet of intersection or railroad crossing, misdemeanor C, $80.50 and court costs...

Cassville Mercy Hospital made its annual donation to the United Methodist Church food program on Thursday, coming in one pound over the goal of 700 pounds.

The Community Pantry, located at Cassville United Methodist Church, serves as a rural partner affiliate and distribution site of the Diaper Bank of the Ozarks based in Springfield. In addition to offering food items to persons in need, the Pantry supplies diapers to low income families. ...

Maintaining a farming operation in the family for one century or more is cause for a congratulatory celebration. Jared and Mendi Wormington, of Monett, have achieved this accomplishment as the fourth generation to operate their family farm. The 154-acre farm eligible for Century status currently houses beef cattle, row crops and broiler houses. Jared’s great-grandfather, Bert Wormington, started the farm in 1918 with beef cattle and horses...

As they've done before, Shell Knob's Plaza Pharmacy is providing a free lunch to all seniors who come to the Central Crossing Senior Center on Sept. 12. Plaza Pharmacy has done so much for Central Crossing Senior Center in the past and is a Platinum Level Business Sponsor for 2018. This level of sponsorship is the highest and is very much appreciated by all who grace the doors at the Center...

On Saturday, the Barry County Master Gardeners will sponsor a free garden workshop at the Cassville Library from 9:30 a.m. to noon. This educational event, offered at no cost, supports the primary goal of the Master Gardeners, education. The workshop will feature two speakers, Shon Bishop and Oscar Cross...

Meet the Haven of the Ozarks Pets of the Week — kittens.

Small non-farm businesses in 33 Missouri counties and neighboring counties in Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West...

Glen Phelps will celebrate his 90th birthday on Sept. 5.

Meet Harold, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

A group from the Cassville Methodist church serenaded Ruth Vollenweider on her 105th Birthday on Sunday.

Meet Toby, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

Meet Blake Shelton, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

Summer drought has caused headaches for livestock producers who are preparing to feed cattle this winter with little forage or hay on hand. As a result, University of Missouri county extension offices have been flooded with questions about what to do. Those questions have led to the Lawrence and Greene County MU Extension Councils offering meetings on Friday, Aug. 17, for cattle producers who want tips for surviving the drought...

Brian Blount, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Barry County executive director, has announced that ranchers and livestock producers may be eligible for assistance through the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for grazing losses incurred in 2018...

Tractor Supply Company in Cassville is dedicating the entire month of August to showing its appreciation for animals. The rural lifestyle retailer will host a variety of animal-centric happenings and deals as part of Out Here With Animals, its monthlong event for animals of all kinds and the people who care for them...

Janice Varner, Barry County collector, will host the annual Barry County land tax sale on Monday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. at the courthouse in Cassville. Anyone interested in purchasing delinquent properties at the land sale needs to come into the collector’s office prior to 10 a.m. ...

• Cindy Ann Beck, Cassville, vicious animal, $250; miscellaneous animal violation, $75.50. • Shane Marshall Beck, Purdy, failed to register vehicle, $100. • Chester Leroy Cavins, Berryville, Ark., failed to register vehicle, $75.50. • Fredrick Chantell, Wheaton, failed to obey traffic control device, $50.50...

• Jennifer Lynn Brown-Downard, Rogers, Ark., two counts assault - first degree or attempt, fel. B, five years supervised probation • Hester Nicole Burton, Billings, possession of controlled substance, Judgement CVC $46, fel. D, five years supervised probation...

Meet Little Bit, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

Cassville School will start on Aug. 15. With the start of school, there will be an increase of traffic and greater need of safety awareness. Drivers need to use extreme cautions in school zones. If you need to be somewhere at a certain time after dropping your child/children at school, you may need to allow some extra time. ...

For the month of June, Security Bank donated its Thankful Thursday money to the Kids of our Heroes Camp. Col. Michele Hovland, representing the camp, accepted the check from Security Bank President Jon Horner.

For several years prior to the opening of the Community Connection thrift store in Eagle Rock, the Eagle Rock Community Association was funded by Bingo. When Bingo was popular, the Eagle Rock Community Association prospered. Then, in the 1990s and early 2000s interest declined, and attendance plummeted. The Association board voted to discontinue Bingo and close the association due to lack of funding. Sometimes, desperation inspires new beginnings...

Central Crossing Senior Center has been offering a program called "Flexibility and Balance" for going on two years now, and the lives of the participants are being enhanced in many ways. The program was conceived by former Administrator Sara Patterson and volunteer Karin Stanley. ...

Meet Ollie, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

The Haven of the Ozarks Pets of the Week are puppies.