May 2026
Sugary treats delight at Harvick Farms Spring Fest
From left, Rya McIntyre, 10, Reef McIntyre, 10, and Noah Stumpff, 9, all of Cassville, peruse the kettle corn stand at 2026 Spring Fest at Harvick Farms on Saturday.
Fundraising record set at Power of Pink Banquet
Andrea Sitzes, one of the nine Pink Ladies supported by the Power of Pink organization through fundraiser proceeds, speaks about the challenges of being called a survivor and the lasting impact cancer has had on her and her sons’ lives.
Cassville teachers celebrate year’s end with games, awards
Samatha Cooper presents the Best New Teacher award to Rebecca Beagle. The awards celebrates excellence in education and recognizes teachers who have made a strong and positive impact during their first year in the district.
Rain can’t stop shine of Field Day at Cassville
Calvin Artherton weaves his way through an obstacle course at Field Day last week, which went on outside despite some chillier-than-normal temperatures and occasional rainfall. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
News Briefs, May 13
The Land Application and Feedstock Composting Master General Permits Public Meeting will be on May 19 at 1 p.m. in Jefferson City.
Exeter bands reel in 1s
On April 1, the Exeter High School Band participated in the Missouri Small School Band Directors Association evaluative festival in Lamar, receiving a 1, or exemplary, rating from all three judges. It is the first Exemplary rating at festival in at least 20 years for a band from Exeter.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: Letting the shutter fly
In the month of May, my camera goes into overdrive.
Staff View — Sheila Harris: Let’s cry foul — Our nest is in danger
My recent columns about the land-application of meat-processing sludge peeved our Barry County commissioners.
Community Voices — Skip Easter: Gardening with natural methods
One of the benefits of growing your own food is that you are in control of the types of chemicals, both natural or man-made, used in garden beds and on your plants.
Through the Years, May 13
50 YEARS AGO: PIG KILLING BEAR DESTROYED — Killing pigs of a Barry County farmer in the Owens Bend country proved the undoing of a 300-pound black bear whose hide is displayed here by Conservation Commission Agents Charles Marrs, left, and Ron Glover, right.
