Kyle Troutman
Mike England
Mike England, of Exeter, Mo., passed away on January 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Coleen (McCullah) England, a brother, Allen England and sister-in-law, Jan England, a sister-inlaw, Pat McGuffey and her husband Butch McGuffey; mother-inlaw and father-in-law, Betty Sue and Gene Love and a brother-in-law, Donnie Love.
7 Exeter students make honor bands
Seven Exeter students were selected recently to perform in Southwest Missouri District Honor Band. Biaktha Hnem was selected via audition as second-chair flute in the high school honor band, while Taylor Mattingly was selected as third-chair trumpet in the high school conference band.
Beta Club participates in convention
Cassville Middle School Beta Club members recently participated in the Junior Missouri Beta State Convention in Branson. Each club member had the opportunity to select which competitive event they would like to be a part of and the following students placed in their competitions: Aiden Harris, third place, math; Cara Leach, second place, poetry; Molly Cox, Kynzleigh Scott, Reagan Truman, Addy Ramaeker, Scotti Blankenship, Cara Leach and Chazylyn Artherton, fifth place, songfest.
Jordan Troutman: It’s time to take care of each other
I know my family and I are not the only ones in the community being hit with the Cov-Flu-curse. From what I have heard, it hasn’t hit the same for any two people.
Michelle Hilburn: Best books guide for children, teens
Building strong reading skills and cultivating a love for books is key in nurturing a lifelong passion for reading. I believe that there is a perfect book for every reader, and if someone doesn’t enjoy reading, they simply haven’t discovered the right book yet.
Through the Years, Feb. 5
40 YEARS AGO: VISITORS COME ASHORE FOR LUNCH — Grazing on a campground area near Eagle Rock Landing, these Canadian geese have been attracting considerable attention the last few weeks. Their trips from the water to the land area result in grazing over grass areas and paying little attention to spectators who drive through the area. They probably feel secure, as the fellow at upper left, was constantly eyeing their observers this particular day.
Southwest athletic teams donate to Power of Pink
Three Southwest athletic teams raised more than $1,171 for the Power of Pink organization and breast cancer awareness.
Scoreboard, Feb. 5
The Cassville boys basketball team (4-13) has only seven games left before Class 4, District 12 action in Monett, and four of the seven games have Big 8 implications. The Wildcats are two weeks removed from a fifth-place finish at the 40th Annual Spokane Invitational, falling 59-52 to Strafford in the opening round, but rebounding with wins over Southwest and Ash Grove to take fifth.
News Briefs, Feb. 5
The Barry County Democratic Central Committee will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at The Pirate Sand Bar & Grill in Eagle Rock, located at 32573 Hwy.
Explore Monett through the years
Monett Historical Society and Museum offers multiple exhibits, artifacts BY JESSICA BREGER cassvilleads@outlook.com Established in 1887, Monett has carved its place in American history as railroad town, but who can say just how impactful this town has been? The Monett…
