December 2025
Raymond Ticknor: Is Heaven perfect?
God loves and created everything in our world with goodness so that we might love God in return.
A sweet display at the Museum
The Monett Historical Society and Museum is decorating for the holiday season, inviting locals to wander by the many Christmas tree displays throughout the building.
Monett chess teams earn top. finishes at Fall 2025 Forsyth Open
Monett chess teams earned top honors at the Fall 2025 Forsyth Open, held Nov. 1, at Forsyth High School.
Master’s program available for teachers
Monett schools will soon be adding new learning opportunities for their teachers.
11th annual Monett Halloween costume contest winners announced
Scenes from the annual Monett Halloween Costume Contest.
News Briefs, December
The Monett Area YMCA, located at 115 S. Lincoln Ave., will host its Winter Open House on Friday, Dec. 12, from 6-8 p.m.
Santa wishes Merry Christmas to all in Cassville
All our photos from Barry County’s Christmas parades may be found at: Photos may be purchased for $5 per digital download, and prints start at just $2. Cassville Parade…
Swearingen honored for community values
Caden Swearingen, of Cassville, was a recipient of Mercy Health’s 2025 Values in Action Award for the southern Missouri region that includes Thayer, Hollister, Branson and Springfield, during a special ceremony held in Springfield on Sept. 23.
‘Ding-dong, ding-dong, that is their song’
Cassville FUMC bell choir rings in 25 years of music By Kyle Troutman [email protected] The bell choir at First United Methodist Church in Cassville is marking 25 years of performances,…
Through the Years, Dec. 10
50 YEARS AGO: IN DEEP THOUGHT — With a little hair twisting, Tracey Marbut, 3, of Seligman, gets her thoughts together in a conversation with Santa Claus.
