October 2023
News briefs, Oct. 11
The Eric Lee Hahn Memorial and KISS Rebreathers Dive Team Recognition Event will be held on Saturday at 5 p.m., at the Emory Melton Inn and Conference Center in Roaring River State Park. The Hahns will share stories of their son for the benefit of the Roaring River community, and a new map of the Roaring River spring cave will be presented and dedicated.
LIVE UPDATES: Cassville vs Springfield Catholic football
This week’s Homecoming contest is brought to you by Johnson Chiropractic: taking care of all members of your home from parents to pets.
Kyle Troutman: Newspapers — a diverse landscape
Not long ago, I found myself on the other end of the phone being interviewed by a freelance journalist working for a national news website. One of the questions he asked me was, “What do you see as the state of newspapers in this country today?” I have been in the newspaper industry professionally for 12 years now and been asked that question time and time again, but now as a publisher and owner of a smalltown weekly newspaper, it hit me a little different.
Strong Wildcat ‘O’ a plus against Nevada
The final result against Nevada, ranked No. 7 in Class 4, did not go Cassville’s way on Friday, but the Wildcats found many pillars on which to build in the 44-21 loss at home.
Power of Pink gives 6 support, love, $6.6K
Power of Pink celebrated its 13th year of service to women diagnosed to breast cancer by raising $40,051.93 to help support the six nominated ladies of 2023. Janice McCracken, Power of Pink founder and organizer, said with the addition of the six ladies from this year, the organization has helped 50 women total and raised $3661,822.61.
George Luna Nuñez, Sr.
George Luna Nuñez, Sr., 45, of Butterfield, Mo. passed away Monday September 25, 2023, at his home.
David Austin Soole
David Austin Soole, 34, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, at his home.
Edwin Mack “Ed” Leamon
Edwin Mack “Ed” Leamon, 78, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at his home.
GlenDale May Willa Dean “Doogie” (Starkey) Harvey
GlenDale May Willa Dean “Doogie” (Starkey) Harvey, 89, of passed away after a brief battle with cancer on September 24, 2023. She was born August 27, 1934, to Benton J and Flossie Mae (Gaylor) Starkey in Barry County, Mo., who preceded her in death.
Leatrice Lavon (Hutchens) Cox
Leatrice Lavon (Hutchens) Cox, age 80 of Cassville, went to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 4, 1943, in Cassville, the daughter of Jethro and Bess (Fogg) Hutchens.
