January 2023
Bonnie “Opal” Carden Coberley
oberley Bonnie “Opal” Carden Coberley, 98, of Seligman, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Ark.
Christmas campaign record set
Freshman Logan Wingo is crowned Mr. Merry Christmas, and Gwendylan Harmon was named Miss Merry Christmas, during a ceremony at Cassville High School last week.
Jordan Troutman: TroutMom Says: Support through sickness
I heard a theory the other day in reference to better support for parents today. One part of it was that once a child is born, the parent should receive “extra” sick days.
Scoreboard — Jan. 18
The Cassville boys basketball team (9-6) turned in a two-win week ahead of this week’s Spokane tournament, the last before the conference slate sets in. The Wildcats won a thriller on the road on Jan.
Humble as can V
Softball Coach Lori Videmschek is 15 wins away from the 500 mark and has won a state title with Purdy, but if you ask her the most important thing about her job, her answer won’t be how many wins she has amassed or what titles she’s won.
Elections coming for Cassville, Southwest school boards
Two local school districts will see contested elections for board of education seats, and three others will bypass the ballot box with as many filers as open positions. Contested elections will occur in the Cassville and Southwest districts, while Exeter, Wheaton and Purdy will retain a full slate with no election.
Fitzpatrick highlights work as treasurer
Former Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick, now officially sworn in as the state auditor, has reflected on his accomplishments from his four years as State Treasurer. One of the youngest to hold an elected state office, Fitzpatrick was appointed to the treasurer position in 2018, following former treasurer Eric Schmitt’s appointment to attorney general due to Josh Hawley’s election to the senate.
Memories of Hahn live on
Parents, colleagues remember youngest member of dive team Oct. 14, 2022, dawned crisp and clear – a chilly 37 degrees, with temperatures forecast to rise into the mid-70s.
News briefs
A Pesticide Applicator Training will be held at Cassville High School’s Agriculture Department. The training provides certification to obtain a Missouri Private Pesticide Applicators License for agricultural producers and will also count for recertification requirements by the state.
PHOTO GALLERY: Wheaton crowns homecoming royalty
Steven Chavis, left, and Allison Whitman were crowned Wheaton’s Homecoming King and Queen on Friday.
