August 2024
LIVE FOOTBALL UPDATES: Cassville at Seneca
This Week 1 matchup is brought to you by Security Bank, longtime supporter of Wildcat football. Wildcats kick off, with Logan Wingo bouncing one recovered by Seneca at its own…
‘Cuing up summer fun for 66th year
Stormy Lyons, 11, of Pioneer, smiles as she is spun around and upside down on one of the free rides at the Wheaton BBQ on Saturday.
Siblings charged for altercation where child was shot
A brother and sister are facing five felony charges each relating to an alleged assault in the Cassville area on Aug. 6 where a juvenile sustained injures from a shotgun as a result of the incident.
Governor signs copies of ‘Sludge Bill’
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson greeted about 150 McDonald and Newton County residents, including students from McDonald County schools, at a ceremonial signing of House Bill 2134/1956 at the Pineville Community Center on Aug. 21.
Be wheel with yourself!
A hidden gem of the outdoor recreation world nestled in the curves of Highway 86 in Eagle Rock is celebrating completing its first year in business. Bicycle 86 & Fishing Tackle opened in August 2023, offering an extensive selection of pedal and electric bicycles, as well as fishing tackle and collectibles.
Through the Years, Aug. 28
40 YEARS AGO: WILDCATS SURROUND OPPOSITION — This particular play by Berryville’s Bobcats Friday night didn’t get far as the Arkansas quarterback Steve Reber, 13, was surrounded by CHS Wildcats.
Gaming machine theft leads to charges
A Shell Knob woman and Cassville woman are each facing felony charges for allegedly stealing more than $2,500 from a gaming machine at a local gas station. Marti McNabb, born 1994, of Shell Knob, and Jacqueline McNabb, born 1973, of Cassville, are both charged with felony stealing.
Lady Wildcats building on ambition
Persistence is paramount for the Cassville volleyball team this season. The Lady Wildcats open their 2024 campaign on Tuesday, hosting Southwest, and the young squad is expecting to battle through some adversity and improve across the floor.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Aug. 28
Ready for a Siesta? Meet Siesta, a charming female shepherd mix puppy. She and her siblings, found as strays, are eager to find their forever homes to avoid growing up in a shelter.
Sheila Harris: Walking on Swiss cheese
In Cassville and surrounding areas, there’s a mystery underfoot. It’s a mystery I’ve only been half aware of until I picked up a copy of a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) publication at Kids’ Fishing Day last weekend.
