January 2023
Roger Ronald R
ichards Roger Ronald Richards, 82, of Golden, passed away at his home on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. He was born on May 25, 1940, in Callaway, Neb., to Bob and Marrianne (VanAntwerp) Richards, who preceded him in death.
Patricia Lee “Pat” Glasgow
lasgow Patricia Lee “Pat” Glasgow, 81, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at her home.
Lisa Roark: End random drug screening at schools
As my children are moving from elementary school into middle and high school, I’m learning so many new things, like that “gucci’” is a good thing and has nothing to do with the clothing brand, deodorant is a hot commodity, and I can manipulate them into just about any chore by threatening to take away their cell phones.
Kyle Troutman: A glimpse at the new us
It’s Monday morning, the first of 2023 and the first Monday of my life as a newspaper owner. I’m at the Cassville Democrat office with my wife and two girls.
Through the Years — Jan. 4
Jan. 10, 1973 Don McCaulley of Shell Knob has purchased equipment of Staples Construction Company and will operate the business, in addition to building, under the Doo-Rite Construction Company.
Scoreboard — Jan. 4
The Cassville boys basketball team (7-4) earned a win and fell twice in the Neosho Holiday Classic Dec. 28-30.
Runner-up repeat
For the second consecutive year, Cassville met Gentry (Ark.) in the title game at the Southwest Holiday Tournament, and for the second consecutive time, the Lady Wildcats hoisted the second-place trophy. The Lady Pioneers put the game out of reach early, sinking 12 total 3-pointers in the first half and another 4 in the second to defeat Cassville, 65-20.
11 years coming
Full-court pressure and steals early, sustained momentum boosts from a large crowd and a final rally in the last half of the fourth quarter spelled one result for the Southwest boys basketball team — Holiday Tournament champions. The Trojans overcame Diamond in the title match, 78-54, led by MVP Lucas Paulsen and surrounded with story lines and history that will leave their marks on the proud program.
Family displaced by Christmas eve fire
A local family has been displaced following a house fire on Christmas eve. Donnie Privett, Butterfield Fire Protection District chief, said on Dec.
