Kyle Troutman
Free Market Physician takes over Roark Family Health Clinic
A local healthcare provider has changed ownership, as Free Market Physician is now operating out of the former Roark Family Health facility. Free Market Physician Founder and CEO Dr.
Kyle Troutman: A super winner
On Feb. 13, 2024, I wrote a column about the inspiration behind the Kansas City Chiefs’ back-to-back Super Bowl wins, praising the team’s never-quit attitude in the comeback win and being the Grim Reaper when things were grim, to paraphrase Coach Andy Reid.
Eagles hoping for health
With the Class 2, District 11 Tournament at its gym Feb. 24-28, the Purdy boys basketball team has one major focus in the next two weeks — get healthy.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Feb. 12
Meet Thurston! He is a medium sized Shepherd mixed breed. His date of birth is July 6, 2024. He weighs 50 pounds and gets along with other dogs but should probably be fed separately since he hasn’t been accustomed to being fed on a regular basis. He loves people and seems to be eager to please.
Stults, Bowling crowned Tip-Off royalty
Senior Jonathan Stults prepares to don his crown as Cassville’s 2025 Tip-Off King.
Share a Heart helps local family
The annual Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks Share a Heart Campaign is in the midst of its 32nd year, with donations being accepted at 70 McDonald’s Restaurants in the Ozarks, including Cassville. Customers are encouraged to support their local families by adopting paper hearts for $1, $5, or $20.
Pete Griffin
Pete Griffin, 97, of Neosho, Mo. passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at Mercy Hospital Joplin in Joplin, Mo.
Assault charge added in car theft case
A Fulton man charged with allegedly stealing a vehicle in Barry County is now facing an additional charge relating to the incident. Richard Burwell, 31, of Fulton, was charged on Jan.
Second arrest made in sex crimes case
A second person has been arrested and charged following an alleged incident where a victim was restrained and sexually assaulted. Bailey Seely, 28, of Verona, is charged with second-degree sodomy.
Clay Chaney
Clay Chaney, 56, of Dover, died Sunday. Born August 17, 1968, in Fayetteville.
