July 2022
5 wrecks, 9 arrests over holiday
From July 1-4, there were five wrecks with injury in Barry County, and two of those results in arrests. According to reports from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, two wrecks were on Friday, at the same place but different times, another was on Sunday and two were on Monday.
Students compete in Big 8 Art Show
Art students at Cassville Middle School recently brought home 51 ribbons, including 16 first place ribbons, from the Big 8 Art Show at the MARC in Mt. Vernon. Front row, from left: Julie Fenley, James Fletcher, Joel Hawkins, Isabella Bauman, Alexis Lopez, Brynn Whittenburg, Audrey Kennedy, Dusti Artherton, Gracie Maher, Rose Love and Marisol Salas. Second row, from left: Shevy Smith, Courtney Wall, Carlee Mitchell, Audrey Mitchell, Valentine Vang, Hailey Isley, Liberty Hilburn, Kayla Priest, Kevin Haas and Anabele Mills. Back row, from left: Cannon Rose, Sterling Zucca, Reinna Robinson, Jadyn Stewart, Claire Reuter, Ava Hinson, Ansley Harris, Benji Elliott, Dennis Craig, Bradyn Alley and Sabrina Vera. Absent were: Aiden McBroom, Aubrey Taylor, Isabella Williams, Mike Yang, Haven Brook Lingo, Harley Madison, Lovella Blangger, Tera Tippings, Isabel Herrin, Tucker McCorckle, Lyryk Messimore and Landon Messbarger. Contributed photo
Kyle Troutman: A decade of accolades, part II
My competitive nature was nurtured through years of playing team sports, mainly soccer, in my youth. Newspaper staffs are also a team in many ways, and while the team awards are the best, individual recognitions are icing on the cake.
Grossman plays in AAU Nationals tournament
Participating in high-level youth sports when living in a rural area can be a challenge, but Emerson Grossman’s love for volleyball is taking her placed. Coached by her coach mother to start playing in middle school, the 6-foot Cassville junior fell in love with the sport in seventh grade.
Through the years, July 7
50 years ago July 12, 1972 Mr. and Mrs.
Fireworks shine over rain in Eagle Rock
Although it began thunderstorming part-way through the 4th of July Fireworks Show in Eagle Rock, the colorful explosions ruled the sky. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com The 4th of July Fireworks Show in Eagle Rock on Saturday provided some color to the sky.
Bob Mitchell: The signers gave us our Independence — Can we keep it?
Independence, as Americans know it today, didn’t come in an inexpensive nature. In fact, our freedoms might well be the costliest element of our lives. Since the signing of the Declaration of Independence right through current time as we get ready to observe July 4th this year, people have made sacrifices that are above and beyond what many might realize.
SHARON JOYCE BECKER
Sharon Joyce Becker, 73, of Wheaton, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at her home. She was born Oct.
Shelter Insurance Foundation scholarship recipients announced
The Shelter Insurance Foundation awarded a $1,500 scholarship to Emilee Mann and Pa Vang, graduates of Cassville and Wheaton high schools, respectively. Shelter Agent Terri DeGraffenreid Brattin sponsors and partially funds this scholarship.
Shell Knob gets 1,024 votes in contest
Shell Knob has had a lot going on lately with the Poker Run and annual Independence Fest, but that was not all. Kellie Davis, Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce director, said she has been in contact with a company who hopes to bring better internet to the area.
