Cassville Health Care hosts carnival

Social Services Director Tammy poses with a baby goat from the petting zoo during the Cassville Health Care and Rehabilitation carnival on Friday.
News Briefs, July 1
The Cassville Senior Center will host a special presentation of Quilts of Valor to previously nominated veterans on July 10 at 11 a.m. during the lunch hour.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: An experience and a pride

Thursday through Saturday, I left our little corner of Missouri to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience, sharing in the love of the world’s game as we approach our 250th birthday as a nation.
Community Voices — Lynn Hilburn: First one out of the boat

George, sitting in his rocking chair on his front porch at his heavenly home looks over to his wife, and says, “Well Martha, who would have ever believed that this little experiment in liberty we help set up in 1776 would have lasted two hundred and fifty years?”
Through the Years, July 1

30 YEARS AGO: QUACK! QUACK! — The Wheaton Community Club sponsored a registered duck race June 29 as part of the 45th Annual Wheaton Barbecue.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, July 1

Hi, I’m Tippy! I’m a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd mix with bright blue eyes and a tri-color coat. I’m already spayed and housetrained. I’m adventurous and playful with a smart mind that loves to learn.
Jeanetta Josephine Brown

Jeanetta Josephine Brown, 90, of Exeter, Mo., passed away at her home on June 26, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 9, 1935 in Davis City, Iowa to George Oscar and Inez Josephine (Hogue) Dunbar, who…
Jo Ann Corn

Jo Ann Corn, 83, of Seligman, Mo., passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 24, 1943, in Bush, Ark., to Orville and Ruby (Robinette) Lundy. She is…
Misty Dawn Hicks Hipkins

Misty Dawn Hicks Hipkins, 46, of Stella, Mo., passed away on June 26, 2026, at her home in Stella. She was born on June 23, 1980, in Monett, Mo., to Lonnie and Eileen Hicks, who preceded her in death. Also…
Exceeding expectations

A 3-6 start to the season was no setback for the relatively young Purdy softball team, as the Lady Eagles turned their results around to wind up taking third place in Class 1 with a 6-1 win over Plato to cap an 18-9 campaign.




