August 2024
Year in Photos — Barry County softball
Exeter’s Hallie Woods lays a bunt during a matchup with Purdy last season.
Denali plans expansion in Missouri, Arkansas
Waste-management companies Synagro and Denali Water Solutions are switching it up. According to an Aug.
Eldon Eugene Skinner
Eldon Eugene Skinner, 76, Purdy, Mo., passed away at home on Friday, August 23, 2024. He was born on December 31, 1947, in Chouteau, Okla., the son of Ellard and Lila (Smith) Skinner, who preceded him in death.
Janice Kay Henson
Janice Kay Henson, 77, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo.
Brice Christopher “Chris” Hadley
Brice Christopher “Chris” Hadley, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13th, in Aurora, Colo. He was born on May 20, 1945, to Dr.
LETTER: Wheaton Historical Society thanks helpers at BBQ
Dear Editor: The Wheaton Historical Society and Depot Museum would like to thank everyone that helped us during the 66th Wheaton Barbecue. Special thanks to the city of Wheaton for getting our new culvert installed before the barbecue and the use of an air compressor.
Jon Horner: Flying with faith into uncharted territory
School has started for so many kiddos and school staff in our communities. This brings excitement and also unchartered waters for many as they are about to open a new door in their life, whether it’s kids or school staff.
Kyle Troutman: A stir about early out
When it comes to scrutinizing government entities, a frequent target is the local school district. Administrators do their best to provide quality educations that prepare students for the workforce or college, and the task is a monumental one, worthy of a healthy dose of criticism from time to time.
New season, wiser ‘Cats
A season of young starters and growth in 2023 is giving way to age and experience as the Cassville football team opens the season Friday against the team that ended the Wildcats’ last campaign. After two sub-.500 seasons on the heels of a district title and state semifinal run, Cassville climbed back to a positive record last year with a youthful squad Coach Clay Weldy said has only gotten better in a year’s time.
Eric Lee Hahn fund carries on diver’s legacy
Endowment will spread diver’s love of exploration to new generations Nestled in the Ozark hills near Cassville, Roaring River State Park is home to one of the deepest underwater cave systems in the country. For decades, divers have tried to chart the vast caverns of Roaring River Spring, which, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, pumps 20 million gallons of turquoise, 57-degree water into the river every day.
