Kyle Troutman
Stephan Paul “Steve “Schaeg
Stephan Paul “Steve “Schaeg, 70, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at his home in Shell Knob, Mo. He was born on December 22, 1955, to Clifford and Margie (Grimmert) Schaeg, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him…
Steven R. “Russ” Thomas
Steven R. “Russ” Thomas, 75, of Exeter, Mo. passed away, Friday, August 21, 2026 at Cassville Health Care Center in Cassville, Mo.
BARRY COUNTY HEALTH CORNER: Show Me Healthy Women offers free screenings
Show Me Healthy Women (SMHW) offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for Missouri women who meet age, income and insurance guidelines. SMHW began in 1992, and is Missouri’s implementation of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program…
News Briefs, September
The Monett Senior Center, located at 405 Dairy St., will host Trivia on Aug. 6 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Prizes are provided by Gentiva Hospice, of Neosho. All ages are welcome, and there is no charge to play.
4 in a row!
For the last three years, the Cassville football team put up more than 40 points on cross-county rival Monett in the Barry County Brawl, and the Wildcats repeated the feat on Friday, besting the Cubs, 47-18, in a Week 1 victory at home.
Lady Tigers pouncing on change
The Exeter volleyball team enters this season with a new head coach, a deep roster and a willingness to embrace change as the squad looks to take steps forward.
Lady Wildcats take 5 to the course
The Cassville girls golf team enters the season with plenty of room to grow, but coach Clayton Bagby said the Lady Wildcats have already shown the work ethic needed to make progress throughout the year.
Devotional Column — Jeff Fugitt: Adapting in the changing seasons
I love the long days of summer, so I’m always sorry to see the daylight getting shorter. Bike rides, walks and gardening become less and less doable before and after work hours. I am trying to adjust my attitude, even though…
News Briefs, Sept. 2
Generations Project will reopen its food pantry on Sept. 4 from noon to 5 p.m. Starting the following week, on Sept. 7, the Generations Project will move to a new regular schedule of Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for resources.
FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville vs. Monett, Week 1
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