September 2023
1,905 enrolled at Cassville
Lunch boxes were packed and pencils were sharpened for the first day of school in Cassville on Aug. 22.
Library wishes Lawson happy retirement
A retirement party was held on Monday for Donna Lawson, right, adult services director at the Cassville Branch Library, who worked at the facility for six years after retiring from education.
Jeremiah Buntin: If you’re tired of crime, join the club
With the recent uptick in criminal activity in the past few years, you can’t help but wonder “Was it ever this bad?” One solution to deterring thievery during the first part of the last century was to form chapters of the Anti-Horse Thief Association in Barry County.
Kyle Troutman: Free corn with a side of antisemitism
My eldest daughter loves to check the mailbox. Searching for anything addressed to her — or any kind of package addressed to anybody — her excitement builds when she finds something out of the ordinary, sounding like a record skipping when she repeats, “Can I open it; what is it; what is it; can I open it?” Such was the case on the afternoon of Sept.
Kristina Atwood: Be aware, prevent a fall
Did you know that in addition to September being the start of the fall season, it is also Fall Prevention Awareness month? Falls can happen to anyone, and this is what happened to me. The worst fall I ever had occurred when I was a sophomore in college.
Local school enrollments up
Area schools opened their doors for the 2023-2024 school year at the end of August, and staff ready to take on the school year. Trish Wilson, Wheaton superintendent, said the Wheaton school district is up 17 students from the previous school year.
Alipio graduates sniper school
After 13 weeks of intense training and qualifications, Sgt. Noah Alipio has earned the title of U.S. Marine Scout Sniper. Alipio graduated from Sniper School at Camp Pendleton in California on Sept. 15. Of the almost 200,000 Marines, fewer than 300 hold the title of Sniper. Alipio is the son on Laura and Manuel Alipio, of Excelsior Springs, and the grandson of Jim and Ann Lassiter, of Cassville, and the nephew of Kay Baker, also of Cassville.
Lady Wildcats 2nd at Cassville Invitational
The Cassville girls golf team got a taste of what districts may be like this year, taking second place on Thursday at the Cassville Invitational. Jay Rogers, Cassville golf coach, said the team shot its best score of the season, with each individual improving or equaling their best score of the year.
Pink it out!
Halfway through the season, the Exeter volleyball team has endured a grueling road schedule — only two of the first 10 games at home — but the Lady Tigers have a special match coming to their court next week. On Tuesday, Exeter will host Southwest in the annual “Pink Out” contest, which has a deeper meaning for the team this season.
Hahn memorial, diver recognition on Oct. 14
Autumn is making its presence felt in Roaring River State Park. Leaves once a vibrant green are slipping into shades of yellow and brown, releasing their holds on trees and casting their fates upon the whimsy of winds hinting of cooler temperatures to come.
