October 2025
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Oct. 29
Meet June! June is a senior dog looking for a loving home with a comfy couch. Her date of birth is Jan. 16, 2016. She is a brindle boxer mix. At her recent foster home, June was described as the “laziest dog ever.” She loves to lay on the couch while holding a toy in her mouth but also does like outside play time. She is good at entertaining herself. She likes other dogs but would prefer to be the queen as an only dog if possible She is good with kids. Haven of the Ozarks is celebrating 30 years of love, stories and second chances! All adoptions in October are $30. Can’t adopt? Donate $30 at www. havenoftheozarks.org/donate.
Terry Held: The forgotten art of letter writing
In an age of instant replies and digital noise, it’s easy to forget that just a generation ago, communication came folded in an envelope — not fired off by a burst of thumbs.
TroutMom Says — Jordan Troutman: Gratitude for stories shared, lives saved
I have lost count of exactly how many breast cancer stories I have written since 2018, but I have never forgotten the details of the stories people share during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Drizzle doesn’t dampen annual Cook-Off
Staff of Meredian Title Company enjoy accepting the award for People's Choice Chili at the Cassville Chili & Salsa Cook-Off on the square on Saturday.
Ribbon cut at Cole practice
The Cassville area Chamber of Commerce recently cut a ribbon to welcome new member Dr. Amy Cole, a counselor and behavioral health consultant with an office at 203 W. 7th St. in Cassville. Front row, from left: Rhonda Stafford, Patti Daniels, Dr. Amy Cole, Judge David A. Cole, Angela Artherton and Kenzie Hancock.
Cassville woman struck by vehicle
A Cassville woman was struck by a vehicle at 7:32 a.m. on Oct. 20 on Highway 37, two miles north of Butterfield.
Purdy Council refines disorderly conduct laws
The Purdy City Council adopted two ordinances on disorderly conduct at its Oct. 8 meeting.
Co-teaching strengthens inclusion
Five years ago, the Cassville school district opted for a new special education approach, which combined with a change in office location is resulting in improved outcomes and parent participation in the program.
Fighting again, winning again
In the summer of 2019, local woman Erma Mast noticed something that would soon change her life — a lump in her left breast.
News Briefs, Oct. 29
The Fall Harvest Festival at Wheaton United Methodist Church will be held on Saturday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. There will be dinner, a bake sale and a bazaar.
