January 2024
County Republican caucus, Democrat primary set
Presidential primaries are underway across the nation, and in Missouri, the process for local voters to select their presidential and congressional candidates has vastly changed. From 2000 to 2020, Missouri held a state-run presidential primary, a process state lawmakers repealed in 2022.
Across America: Traveling minister visits Cassville
A Kentucky man was turning heads and opening hearts in Cassville over a five-day period last week, carrying a wooden cross on his cross-country mission to spread Christian love and ministry. Gregory Jones, of Lexington, Kent., arrived in Cassville on Jan. 24 by way of Eureka Springs.
Pet of the week, Jan. 31
Finch is a German Shepherd/ Rottweiler mix who was adopted out from the Haven as a puppy. She is house trained and is great with kids of all ages.
News briefs, Jan. 31
The Barry County MU Extension will host its annual meeting and dinner on Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Through the years, Jan. 24
40 YEARS AGO: MIND SIGNS, THEY MEAN BUSINESS — Signs such as this is up on highways of the state, a result of severe break up of pavement in recent thawing weather. Jay Buxton, area maintenance supervisor, says a minimum of 75 miles of roads are in bad condition following weekend traffic. Especially hard hit are routes like Highway 37 which carries large counts of both passenger and commercial vehicles daily. Buxton said highway crews would be placing these signs at locations wherever “potholes” appear. He said the public should use caution traveling in any area road, signed or not, since break-up can occur at any time.
Trout Tales, Jan. 24
I went down to Roaring River State Park a couple of times last week in search of the almighty Bald Eagles said to frequent the spring area this time of year, and after a few attempts, I think I’m giving up. I’ve seen a few of America’s birds, but they are soaring so high up in the sky I can’t get any good pictures of them.
Wheaton boys hoops enjoying 3-game win streak
The Wheaton boys basketball team is heading into its Ozark 7 Conference slate this week at 1-0, hoping to make a run for a conference title and shot at the Class 2, District 11 championship. Seth Lash, Wheaton boys basketball coach, said the Bulldogs (11-6) started off much stronger than last season, going 7-3 in its first 10 games compared to 3-7.
Hang, Dutra crowned Homecoming royalty in Wheaton
Zander Dutra, right, Wheaton Homecoming King, crowns Melanie Hang as Homecoming Queen Friday during the coronation at Wheaton High School prior to the contest against Hurley.
Willia Suzanne (Triplett ) Williams
Willia Suzanne (Triplett) Williams, age 76, of Cassville, MO, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Suzanne (Suzy) was born on March 4th, 1947, to Forrest and Jeanine (Lecaille) Triplett and raised in Hot Springs, AR.
Larry Glenn Wallace
Larry Glenn Wallace, age 73, of Seligman, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his home in Seligman, Mo. Larry was born March 1, 1950, in Doniphan, Missouri the son of William Cecil and Sarah (Leonard) Wallace.
