August 2022
Local park ranger earns state award
Corporal Steve Jabben, a park ranger with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Missouri State Parks, has been selected as the State of Missouri and department Team Member of the Month for July 2022. Jabben was selected for his service to the department and for his lifesaving efforts during two incidents at Roaring River State Park.
New field house begets better scheduling
Wheaton putting $504K into 120x120 building BY JORDAN TROUTMAN The Wheaton school district has been busy with relating to the construction of the new tornado shelter, and now the new field house project is ramping up. Trish Wilson, Wheaton superintendent, said the dirtwork will start in the next couple of weeks.
Colleagues remember late sheriff
Colleagues and friends of former Barry County sheriff Gary Davis remember the 30-year law enforcement professional as a knowledgeable and dedicated individual eager to help. Davis, 74, died at his home on Thursday.
Cassville responds to discipline concerns
In response to May surveys of staff, students and parents, the Cassville school district has taken multiple actions aimed at improving the effectiveness of discipline. Merlyn Johnson, Cassville superintendent, said actions taken by the district include no longer allowing students cell phone use during the school day, offering corporal punishment on an opt-in only basis, and starting the Success Academy to help struggling students graduate.
A year in photos: Cassville girls soccer
Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from every local team photographed in the 2021-2022 athletics season. — KT
Now that’s a watermelon!
Local watermelon-grower Joan Reed recently showed off one of her largest fruits, a 40-pound melon grown from Cherokee Crimson seeds.
Schools getting prepped for new year
Larry Albers, with the help of wife Arlene Albers, serviced 30 sewing machines in the Cassville middle school’s family and consumer sciences classroom.
Kyle Troutman: A hurrah for community journalism
I have a pretty steadfast rule against putting our staff or our staff’s families in the paper, extending as far as no pictures of family pets. However, even the most constant rule may be bent from time to time if the situation warrants.
Lorene Carney
Lorene Alice Coones Carney, 94, of Shell Knob, died at her home on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.
