September 2026
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Sept. 2
Hi there — I’m Ted Lasso, a 2-month-old red and black Lab-German Shepherd mix, and I’m ready for my next adventure! I’m a solid little guy at 21.6 pounds with room to grow, and I’ve got energy for days.
Mary Elizabeth (Snider) Farwell
Mary Elizabeth (Snider) Farwell, 78, of Green Castle, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026 at the University Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Born December 15, 1947 in Cassville, Missouri,…
Charles “Scott” McCracken
Charles “Scott” McCracken, 48, of Wheaton, Mo., passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026. He was born January 8, 1978, ten weeks early, in Springfield, Mo. to Carl and Janell (Ellis)…
Mary Alice Rose
Mary Alice Rose, 92, of Washburn, Mo., passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, at Aspire Senior Living Roaring River in Cassville, Mo. She was born August 18, 1934, in Washburn,…
Stephan Paul “Steve “Schaeg
Stephan Paul “Steve “Schaeg, 70, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at his home in Shell Knob, Mo. He was born on December 22, 1955, to Clifford and Margie…
Steven R. “Russ” Thomas
Steven R. “Russ” Thomas, 75, of Exeter, Mo. passed away, Friday, August 21, 2026 at Cassville Health Care Center in Cassville, Mo.
News Briefs, September
The Monett Senior Center, located at 405 Dairy St., will host Trivia on Aug. 6 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Prizes are provided by Gentiva Hospice, of Neosho. All ages are welcome, and there is no charge to play.
Show Me Healthy Women offers free screenings
Show Me Healthy Women (SMHW) offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for Missouri women who meet age, income and insurance guidelines. SMHW began in 1992, and is Missouri’s implementation…
4 in a row!
For the last three years, the Cassville football team put up more than 40 points on cross-county rival Monett in the Barry County Brawl, and the Wildcats repeated the feat on Friday, besting the Cubs, 47-18, in a Week 1 victory at home.
Lady Tigers pouncing on change
The Exeter volleyball team enters this season with a new head coach, a deep roster and a willingness to embrace change as the squad looks to take steps forward.
