December 2025
Candy abounds at Purdy Parade
Scenes from the Purdy Christmas Parade
News Briefs, Dec. 10
The Cassville United Methodist Church will host a candlelight Christmas Eve Service on Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Please join with others as the church welcomes Christ into our world. All are welcome at the service at the church, located at 601 Gravel Street in Cassville.
Wildcats take aim at Big goals on the mat
Cassville’s boys wrestling team enters the winter eyeing major achievements behind a veteran core and a senior class intent on finishing its run with a statement.
Young and hungry: Lady ‘Cats take second in first tourney
With 10 wrestlers out for the season, the Cassville High School girls wrestling team enters the winter focused on youth, leadership and momentum from last year’s state run — and the Lady Wildcats started off solid with a runner-up finish at their 7-team home tournament on Friday.
Former police officer arrested on child porn charges
A former police officer was arrested on Dec. 3 and charged with two felonies related to alleged possession of child pornography.
Shell Knob-area teen found safe
UPDATE: 5 P.M. FRIDAY: According to the Stone County Sheriff's Office, Sherwood has been found safe in Barry County.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Dec. 3
Daisy Duck is a new addition to the Haven family. She is a 3-month-old mixed breed. She will grow to be a medium/large sized dog.
John Richard Woolis
John Richard Woolis, 91, of Shell Knob, Mo., passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, in Springfield, Mo. Born on December 23, 1933, in Columbus, Kan., the son of Richard…
Rayma “Sue” Wilson
Rayma “Sue” Wilson, 92, of Herndon, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Born on September 7, 1933, in Shell Knob, Mo, she was the daughter of the late…
Patrick Alan Rosentreter
Patrick Alan Rosentreter of Wheaton, Mo., passed away on November 28, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was born on April 25, 1950, in Carlinville, Ill., to…
