April 2025
How ‘bout that Cub!
Keith Gregory, of Willard, owner of Grizzly Mountain Saw Works, puts the finishing touches on a new Monett Cub piece carved from the trunk of a Pin Oak removed from the northeast corner of Burl Fowler Stadium.
Debbie Kober: Mulching it up a notch
Spring is in the air, garden cleanup is underway and a fresh layer of mulch gives any landscape or garden a clean look while suppressing weeds.
Megan Hope: Kudos for February coverage
I would like to commend Monett Monthly for your excellent article, “Proposed legislation strikes fear in Monett residents,” in the February issue.
Hang a basket, save a life
The Cox Monett Hospital Auxiliary bringing colorful bouquets to the Mother’s Day season with its eighth annual hanging basket sale.
Women’s Conference inspires hope, gives appreciation
On March 1, the annual Monett Missouri Stake Women’s Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was held with 176 women attending from areas like Lamar, Stockton, Carthage, Aurora, Monett, Pierce City, Granby and Cassville.
News Briefs, April 9
Multiple Easter Egg Hunts will be held in Monett this month; The 100+Women of Barry and Lawrence Counties will hold its 2025 Second Quarter meeting on May 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the Monett Historical Society
Kyle Troutman: Bring on the brick
When I am out and about, whether covering events or grocery shopping, the most common question I get is, “What’s going on this week?” — until recently.
Talented Southwest track squads put focus on training
The Southwest High School boys and girls track teams have a calvary of new faces on the pavement this season, with seven returners looking to lead 17 newcomers this season.
Through the Years, April 9
50 YEARS AGO: SENIOR CITIZEN PROJECT PROGRESS — More appropriate building weather recently has produced major progress on the Cassville Senior Citizen Rental Housing project as this picture shows.
‘I will be true to the principles for which it stands…’
Junior Jacob Hudson lights the Candle of Service during the Cassville High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Friday at the Performing Arts Center.