Kyle Troutman
Ozark Festival Orchestra to kick off 47th season with American salute
The Ozark Festival Orchestra in Monett opens its 47th season on Sunday as part of its “America 250: Heritage from the Heartland” theme.
Cassville firefighters educate school children
Firefighter Lacreshia Henry, with the Cassville Fire Protection District, smiles after receiving input from a Cassville second-grader during the question-and-answer session of the fire education program held in the parking lot of Wildcat Stadium on Friday.
News Briefs, Oct. 14
The Barry County Republican Club will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 at The Rib restaurant in Cassville.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: Dousing hotspots
In the aftermath of a pair of structure fires in the city of Cassville, some hotspots need dousing. Last Wednesday, a home on Mill Street was destroyed by a large blaze that grew large and quickly. Accidentally started by a…
Community Voices — Terry Held: It all began in Cassville: One poem, one voice, and the possibility of cultural change
It began with a poem. Not a grand announcement. Not a ribbon cutting, a strategic plan, or a committee charged with improving the cultural landscape of southwest Missouri. Just a student standing before classmates, holding a few lines of poetry,…
Through the Years, Oct. 14
50 YEARS AGO: LAKE AREA AFTER LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT — Pictured above right is the Datascope, Monitor-Defibrillator, which the Shell Knob-Viola communities hope to add to an ambulance serving that area.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Oct. 14
Gigi is the absolute sweetest girl! She is already a staff favorite. Gigi is an Australian Shepherd/Mixed breed.
Steve Douglas “Duck” Drake
Steve Douglas “Duck” Drake, age 74, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026. He was born October 14, 1951 in Ellington, Missouri, the son of Jess Franklin and Alberta Fay (Vest) Drake. On November 15, 1997 he was…
Carol Jolene House
Carol Jolene House, age 85, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born January 19, 1941, to Joe and Beulah (Henson) England in the Hailey Community of Barry…
Stephen Eugene Williams
Stephen Eugene Williams, age 82 of Pioneer, MO was called to his home in Heaven on Friday, September 18th after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Steve was a guest of Solace House of the Ozarks in Joplin, MO in his…
