Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Feb. 26

Through the Years, Feb. 26

40 YEARS AGO: THE YOUNGEST WON — Chris Sparks, left, beat dad Allen and brother Chuck, in fishing at the Roaring River opening. The younger of the father-son combination had his five Rainbows as the threesome was leaving the stream, the other two had strung only four.
District hoops seeds settled

The Cassville boys and girls basketball teams head to the Class 4, District 12 tournaments March 3-8 in Monett, receiving their seeds last week.
Let it blow!

Gordon Bennett, 8, of Wheaton, blows a handful of dry snow, part of the more than 7 inches fell Feb. 19-20 in Barry County.
Jeff Fugitt: Balancing Biblical teachings with public discourse

I have had several conversations of late with folks concerning how we connect our understanding of biblical teachings with the public discourse around current events.
Cassville wins Southwest Tournament

Cassville’s speech and debate team took first in team sweepstakes points a the Southwest Tournament recently.
Gary Gene Goostree

Gary Gene Goostree, 80, of Rocky Comfort, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Sale of old Purdy city hall again proposed
The Purdy City Council received a second inquiry about selling the former city hall building, prodding city leaders to revisit the question.
2 arrested in multi-jurisdictional effort
Barry, McDonald County authorities share info
Doris Jean Haase

Doris Jean Haase, 62, of Wheaton, Mo. passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at her home.



