October 2024
Cassville man charged with sodomy, molestation
A Cassville man is facing four felony charges stemming from nine years of alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Lloyd Bowen, 51, of Cassville, is charged with two counts of first-degree statutory sodomy and two counts of first-degree child molestation According to a probable cause statement filed by Det.
24 sell wares at Zone 4 Fall Flea Market
Joseph Carriker, of Joplin, demonstrated flint-knapping and displayed Native American-style artwork during the Zone 4 Fall Flea Market in Cassville on Saturday.
Through the Years
40 YEARS AGO: NEW WILBUR LOOK — Pep club efforts during CHS Wildcat athletic contests will present this new Wilbur the Wildcat look. Inside the new costume is Laura Maloney, who will be the mascot this year.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Oct. 9
Curl up on your couch with your favorite chip pup! Tostito and sibling, Taki are looking for a couch to lay on, a yard to play in and someone to love them. Tostito is a male mixed breed, date of birth March 22. Adopters can complete an application at www.havenoftheozarks.org/adopt. No appointment is needed. The Haven is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. All Haven of the Ozarks pets are fixed, up to date on their vaccinations, and microchipped. For more information, people may email havenozarksanctuary@gmail.com, or call at 417-835-3647. Contributed photo
Janet Mills: Pumpkin spice or anything nice
We have officially entered pumpkin spice season. On the threshold of the autumn leaves changing colors, pumpkin spice makes its seasonal appearance.
Claudia Colleran: Credit due to a good neighbor in Cassville
Dear Editor: I want to tell you about a Good Neighbor act that occurred prior to your article published Sept. 23.
Jon Horner: Take an inventory of blessings this fall
Here we are in early October, and the fall season is upon us. For me, this is always a fun time of the year.
Getting in their groove
The Purdy volleyball team is getting into its groove. After a tough 1-6-1 start, and another 6-game skid at the end of September, the Lady Eagles are 3-2-2 in their last seven and gearing up for Class 2, District 11 competition.
200 students participate in ‘See You at the Pole’ prayer gathering
Nearly 200 students combined at Cassville Middle School and Cassville High School participated in the annual See You at the Pole event at the district on Sept. 25 prior to the start of classes. See You at the Pole is a global day of student prayer annually on the fourth Wednesday in September. The event, which began in 1990 with just 10 students, is a prayer rally at the flagpole to lift up friends, families, teachers, school and nation to God. It is initiated, organized and led by students.
2 charged in Purdy burglary
Two men were arrested and charged with felonies on Oct. 2 after allegedly attempting to steal from an outbuilding at a Purdy property.
