September 2023
FARM AND RANCH: Moore in the Hall
An area stockyard co-owner has been inducted into the Cattle Marketing Hall of Fame, recognized for his years of dedication and hard work to turn the Joplin Regional Stockyards (JRS) into the largest in the nation.
Trout Tales, Sept. 6
“What in tarnation?” That’s probably what my friend Wade Hermansen said when he happened upon this mighty fine mare munching on grass at the Cassville City Park on Monday morning.
Cassville pushes past Aurora in gritty contest
The Cassville football team overcame a slate of second-half adversity to secure its second win over the season on Friday, defeating Aurora, 22-19. Physicality was the Wildcats’ biggest worry going into the game, and the contest was a gritty battle to the final snap.
Exeter Corn Maze open for season
Enjoying one of the rides at the Exeter Corn Maze on Saturday were, from left, Cambrie Tunnell, 11, Cashlyn Moore, 4, Tucker Tackett, 9, and Kyzer Tunnell, 10, all of Mannford, Okla. The Corn Maze opened for the season on Saturday.
David Ross Adcock
David Ross Adcock, 80, of Springfield, Mo. passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo.
Charles “Leo” Catron
Charles “Leo” Catron of Cave Springs passed away September 2, 2023, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. Leo was born September 6, 1935, in Cassville, Missouri to Charles Perry Catron and Lois Erwin Catron. He was raised in the Antioch Community and in his early years was involved in 4-H and FFA. Leo served in the United States Marines serving mainly in Okinawa as a radio operator.
Nathan Toon: Like Peter on the water
Recently, things have began to change in my life and those around me. I can sense a call for faith to be tested and for obedience to heed that call.
Cassville Pantry seeking $15K in donations in Hunger Action Month
Help Fill the Food Basket to combat local hunger during September Hunger Action Month. Cassville Pantry Director Janet Mills calls upon the community to help out, unite and take action.
Through the Years, Sept. 6
50 YEARS AGO: Cassville city patrolmen, Eddie Boyd, left, and Danny Spyres, right, display a new radar unit now in use by the local police force. Part of the unit is mounted on the patrol car while the officers hold the read-out unit. A preliminary trial of the equipment shows considerable speed on local streets. City council action in leasing the equipment for a four month period before making a purchase also set rules for officers to follow in its use.
Crowder, Red Cross to host blood drive today
Crowder College in Cassville will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross today (Wednesday) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
