October 2023
News briefs, Nov. 1
Citizens for Justice — Barry County will host its second community meeting on Friday at 6 p.m. at the pavilion at the Stumpff Family Event Center (old American Legion grounds).
LIVE UPDATES: Cassville v Aurora — C3, D6 quarterfinal football
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Wildcats reclaim Barry County Brawl trophy
After just one year in Monett the Barry County Brawl trophy is back in Cassville’s display case. The Wildcats (5-4) put together their best game of the season, according to Coach Clay Weldy, besting the Cubs (0-9) by a score of 42-7 at Wildcat Stadium on Friday.
Hands-on learning at Food For America
From left: Isaac Cornett, Stormy Tanner and Will Finch hammer away in a nail driving competition set up by a local construction company the Food For America event at Cassville schools on Friday, where Cassville FFA invited multiple presenters and farmers to educate students on everything from where food comes from to agriculture-related career opportunities.
John Francis “Jack” Gilmore, Jr.
John Francis “Jack” Gilmore, Jr., 93, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at his home.
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Margie Annette Carter
Margie Annette Carter, 82, of Kansas City, Kan. passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at her home.
WORKING WOMEN: His House: A place for families to heal
When Trina Colwell talks about His House Foundation — the non-profit, residential, life-transformation program she played a part in establishing in Shell Knob — her face lights up, her voice becomes passionate and her tongue takes on a will of its own. When Colwell, the broker/owner of ReMAX Lakeside Realty, moved to the Shell Knob area in 2009, she brought with her donated funds earmarked for use in the start-up of a new non-profit organization in the lakeside community where she would be making her home.
New super hired at Roaring River
After three months of interim staff, Roaring River State Park has a new superintendent taking the reins. Carl Bonnell, deputy director of the Ozark Lakes Region of Missouri State Parks, has announced that Melinda Kitchens has accepted the position of superintendent at Roaring River State Park and began her duties on Oct.
Through the Years, Oct. 25
30 YEARS AGO: HALLOWEEN DISPLAY — Ghosts swing from the trees and a scarecrow sits sentinel in the yard at 1003 Townsend in Cassville. Gary and Sara Swearingen’s Halloween decorations cause many a driver to slow down as they pass by, especially when the Swearingen’s dog Radar is found napping in the scarecrow’s lap. Mr. Scarecrow is pictured above with three of his friends perched nearby. Clockwise, beginning at the left, are: Christopher Swearingen, the Swearingen’s 4 year old son; Justin Ramsey, 5, son of Roy and Vickie Ramsey of Exeter; and Mark Hitchcock, 4, son of Deanna Hitchcock of Cassville.
