Kyle Troutman
Kyle Troutman: Formative years on the field
I attend sporting events of all types through work, but on Saturday, I attended a volleyball game for a wholly personal reason — my daughter was playing. Youth sports played an incredibly large role in my life from the time I was 3. My dad pushed me into soccer, and I fell in love with it right from the get-go.
Through the Years, Sept. 10
30 YEARS AGO: APPLE HARVEST — Apples are red, ripe and ready for picking at Vollenweider Orchards in Exeter. Roberto Smith, field foreman at the orchard, said that the time it takes pickers to pick a bushel of apples varies from 30 minutes to an hour and a half depending on ripeness and weather. Orchard workers come to Barry County each fall for the apple harvest from as far away as Florida, Michigan and Ohio.
Mighty Mites season starts
Sixth-grade Mighty Mites against Republic.
Wildcats alumni celebrated at home opener against Seneca
The Cassville High School Football program recognized football alumni from the classes of 2000-2004 prior to the varsity game on Aug. 29. “Alumni Night is just a small way for us to show how much we appreciate the tradition that comes before us,” said Clay Weldy, Cassville High School head football coach. “The community of Cassville has embraced football, and Wildcat Nation has become an amazing 12th man for us over the years. Alumni Night is just a small way for us to show how much we appreciate the tradition that comes before us.” Alumni present at the time of the photo include, front row, from left: Joshua Robinson, Matt Weatherman, Robbie Artherton, Charles Garner and Shannon Hollingsworth. Back row: Richie Norris, Rodney Rambo, Trevor Williams, Matt Holtzman and Coach Lance Parnell.
Southwest spikers 3rd at Verona Volleyball Invitational
The Southwest volleyball team finished third in the 10-team Verona Tournament Saturday. The Lady Trojans defeated Golden City, Gloria Deo Academy and tied Thomas Jefferson before losing to Lockwood and Galena, who played for the championship.
Phyllis Marie Fulton
Phyllis Marie Fulton, 83, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
Glen Loeppke
Glen Loeppke, 95, of Shell Knob, passed away at home On September 4, 2025.
J.D. Martin
J.D. Martin, 88, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at his home.
Roxanne L. McIntire
Roxanne L. McIntire, 83, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her home.
Jimmie Ward “Jim” Scritchfield
Jimmie Ward “Jim” Scritchfield, 82 of Cassville, Mo., passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at his home.
