December 2023

Jordan Troutman: A look through the years and into the future

December 12, 2023

With 2023 coming to a close, I am excited to officially announce a new project that has been in the works for the past year. “Through the Years: The Magazine,” is a new publication created by yours truly.

Kyle Troutman: It’s the most busiest time of the year

December 12, 2023

As we approach the final days of 2023, I don’t think I have ever been as busy as I have the last few weeks. Our first year as owners of a small weekly newspaper has been nothing short of fantastic.

Crumpler signs to State Fair CC for softball

December 12, 2023

Exeter student body invited to help celebrate achievement A star of the Exeter softball team has made her intentions known after she graduates in May, signing to play softball at State Fair Community College in Sedalia. With the whole Exeter student body invited to attend, Crumpler said the signing on Friday was exciting, but also a bit scary.

December 12, 2023

The Cassville girls wrestling team won its first tournament of the season on Friday, with four Lady Wildcats taking top honors in the inaugural Cassville Tournament at the FEMA Event Center. Kennedy Truman won first place at 120 pounds, Faith James was first at 135 pounds, Hailey Roark took the gold at 140 pounds, and Analeigh Winchell was the winner at 145 pounds.

Chicken and waffles joint open in Cassville

December 12, 2023

A new restaurant has opened its doors in Cassville, offering a fare unique to the area — fried chicken and waffles. Reid Dore, co-owner with Cash Watkins, said the idea for Weezer’s Sweet Chicken & Waffles came while they were passing through the city to Roaring River State Park.

December 12, 2023

An electrical fire at the Promised Land Safari Park in Eagle Rock resulted in the loss of the structure last week. Pamela Stillwell, assistant fire chief at the Eagle Rock-Golden-Mano Fire Department, said at 8:24 p.m.

December 12, 2023

Every year, the community comes together for a special cause, the annual Share Your Christmas event. Share Your Christmas is a program through the OACAC Barry County Neighborhood Center, with help from the First Baptist Church and the Cassville United Methodist Church, to make sure children throughout the county have gift for Christmas day.

December 12, 2023

businesses After nearly 13 years with the city of Cassville and the last seven as city administrator, Steve Walensky has announced his retirement, effective May 1, 2024. Walensky, who took on the role of works director in 2011 and moved to city administrator in 2016, said he has greatly enjoyed his time working with the mayor, city council and the residents of Cassville.

Free books, ornaments at Holly Jolly Jamboree

December 12, 2023

Abel Boatright, middle, 6, shows off his candy cane ornament to his mother, Kristi Whitcomb, left, of Cassville, as his sister, Shiloh Boatright, continues working on her ornament during the “Holly Jolly Jamboree” on Thursday at Cassville Primary School. The Title I event featured free food, crafts, photos with Santa and a free book to each child.

December 12, 2023

New Beginnings Ministries in Seligman is hosting a fundraiser for a new roof. The event on Saturday will feature a bake sale and yard sale at 3 p.m., as well as a spaghetti dinner at 5 p.m.

December 2023

Jordan Troutman: A look through the years and into the future

Kyle Troutman: It’s the most busiest time of the year

Crumpler signs to State Fair CC for softball

Lady ‘Cats show out at home

Chicken and waffles joint open in Cassville

Promised Land primate house destroyed in fire

Share Your Christmas to help 103 families

City admin Walensky to retire

Free books, ornaments at Holly Jolly Jamboree

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