September 2023
Travis Wayne Harrison
Travis Wayne Harrison, 34, of Exeter, Mo., passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Cassville in Cassville, Mo. He was born October 9, 1988, in Springfield, Mo., the son of Robert R.
Rich Cummings: The hope of tomorrow
As we get older and we begin to watch the next generations change some of the things that we hold dear, we begin to grumble. So often I hear complaint after complaint about where the country is headed and how if things don’t change, we are headed for disaster.
Here come the grannies!
First-grader Cayden Alden was overcome with joy when his grandmother, Jamie Smith, came to his class for Grandparents Day on Friday at Cassville schools.
Bonds for P.A.W.S. sold
The Board of Education of the Cassville R-IV School District in Barry County, at a regular meeting on July 25, approved the sale of $9 million in General Obligation Bond Issue to its Municipal Bond Underwriter, L.J. Hart & Company of St.
Through the years, Sept. 13
30 YEARS AGO: Cassville can be as big as she wants to or as small as desired, depending on which way her visitors might want to enter town.
Jon Horner: The importance of school activities
It’s mid September, and local schools are about to hit the onemonth mark of their school year. Time definitely flies.
Holly Rivera: When words of hate fester, give help
With September being suicide prevention month and me being one that that has dealt with loss of loved ones, I wanted to write on what needs to be reminded most of all in our schools. I just recently dealt with learning of one of my family members experiencing those hurtful words of,”Why don’t you go kill yourself.” These words was spoken from a child to another.
Kyle Troutman: Look ma, one hand!
Last week I stopped into a Cassville convenience store for a drink and was met with the most common encounter I have with children when it comes to my congenital amputation. For those who do not know me personally or have not seen me in person, I have a congenital (from birth) amputation a few inches below my left elbow.
Wheaton volleyball relying on youth
With two sophomores offering the most returning varsity experience to the Wheaton volleyball team, the Lady Bulldogs are finding their footing as a squad this season. Cheyanne Gudgell, in her first year as head coach in Wheaton, said the team’s goals this season are simple.
Less Hugheses, but not Hughes-less
Purdy fall baseball has begun, and fans of the Eagles will notice a major difference in this year’s roster — only one Hughes listed. For eight of the last nine years, Purdy Coach Joshua Hughes has had a son, or two, playing for him.
