March 2026
News Briefs, March 25
Absentee voting for the April 7 General Municipal Election is ongoing at the Barry County Clerk’s Office in Cassville, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two-week in-person, no-excuse absentee voting began Tuesday.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: An honor to be shared
Newspapers generally deliver news, not make it.
Community Voices — Janet Mills: Legacy that blooms each Spring
Since trading an urban lifestyle for rural life in Cassville more than twenty years ago, I am still learning to settle into the rhythms of springtime in the Ozarks.
John Tiedeman: Questions about tax proposals
Why should the citizens of Washburn vote for a 1% tax for public safety when the Chief of police stated that the Washburn Police Department would be self-sufficient and the city already gets over $5,000 per month from taxes?
Through the Years, March 25
30 YEARS AGO: NEW BOARDWALK WINDS ALONG FLAT CREEK — Work on Cassville's Greenway trail continued this week as contractors build guard rails on a raised boardwalk located to the south of the 13th Street bridge.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, March 25
Meet Sweet Potato Biscuits. He is a super loving cat and his date of birth is May 29, 2025. He loves attention and treats.
Renee “Mimi” Baldwin
Renee “Mimi” Baldwin —also known as Mimister, NayBob, Mama Llama, best friend, Babe, and Mama—graced the earth with her legendary presence July 30, 1970. The beloved daughter of Chalk and Ginger Baldwin, Renee made her mark on the world in a way that will not soon be forgotten.
Heather Kay Carter
Heather Kay Carter, 48, of Harrison, Ark. passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at her home.
Jessica Renea Eardley
Jessica Renea Eardley, 49, of Berryville, Ark. passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Berryville, Ark.
Janet Kay “Jan” Jabben
Janet Kay “Jan” Jabben, of Parsons, Kan., passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
