April 2026

American Insights — Dakoda Pettigrew: James Otis’s fight
In February 1761, almost four months after George III’s ascension, the first major controversy surrounding imperial policy gripped Boston politics.

Barber becomes 1st CHS student to complete tech apprenticeship
Bentley Barber is the first Cassville High School student to complete the Registered Youth Apprenticeship program through the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. Serving as a Technology Intern (IT Generalist), Bentley completed 2,000 hours of on-the-job training along with required coursework.

Chicken truck overturns in Seligman
A Monett man was injured in a wreck at 7:04 a.m. on April 20 on Highway 37, at the city limits of Seligman.
News Briefs, April 29
The Cassville school district is gearing up for a summer full of learning at summer school. “Traditional Seated Summer School: Launch into Learning” will be May 18 to June 12, from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., offered to incoming kindergarten to current eighth grade students.

Through the Years, April 29
30 YEARS AGO — STORMY WEATHER — One of the largest casualties of Sunday's storm was the destruction of a bridge over Flat Creek at Stubblefield Crossing.

Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 29
We are excited to introduce Burton, a handsome new addition to the Haven family. Burton is a relaxed, 80-pound boy who loves being around people and receiving affection. He is very submissive and gets along well with cats, children and other dogs. His estimated date of birth is Nov. 13, 2024.

Patricia Ann Gifford
Patricia Ann Gifford was born May 19, 1944, in Piggott, Arkansas to Mattie (Cullum) Brown and Doyne A. Brown. She died peacefully in her sleep at home March 4, 2026,…

April Nicole Jones
April Nicole Jones, 41, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. She was born August 13, 1984 in Blountstown, Fla., the daughter of James “Rabbit” and Gail Elizabeth…

William Robert “Bill” Paulsen
William Robert “Bill” Paulsen, 73, of Washburn, Missouri, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 22, 1952 in…

Gail Elizabeth Robinson
Gail Elizabeth Robinson, 65, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. She was born October 30, 1960 in San Jose, Calif., the daughter of Richard Raymond Desrosiers,…




